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Bedtime for Bear
Wintertime is here, and that means it is bedtime for Bear. But Bear's friends don't think so. They want Bear to come and play outside in the snow. Bear can hear his friends calling. He hears them laughing and playing. Bear can't sleep. But it's bedtime! What is a bear to do?
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
December 21st 2010
by HarperCollins
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It's winter time and bear wants to sleep (hibernate). But bear's friends do not care, they just want him to come out and play in the snow. Bear says no and tries to go back to sleep but now he cannot sleep because he can hear his friends playing outside. So bear goes outside and plays and plays and play until his friends beg him to go back to his house and sleep.
Good way of exploring KUW in EYFS and different animals and their behaviours. The pictures and bubble writing is really engaging and in...more
Good way of exploring KUW in EYFS and different animals and their behaviours. The pictures and bubble writing is really engaging and in...more
Bear has just nestled down for the winter when his rascally raccoon friends beg him to come out and play. Finally convinced, they have a rip roaring time, and in the end it is the raccoons who have to beg bear to go back in to sleep.
The playful text and bubble word format make it visually appealing and entertaining to read. Helquist's illustrations (also the illustrator of A Series of Unfortunate Events) are delightful and energetic with some full two page spreads.
The playful text and bubble word format make it visually appealing and entertaining to read. Helquist's illustrations (also the illustrator of A Series of Unfortunate Events) are delightful and energetic with some full two page spreads.
Bear is in his PJ's and is ready for his long winter nap. As he climbs into bed, his friends the mischievous raccoons have a completely different plan. They finally entice Bear to leave his comfy bed and go out for some fun. They play so hard they are all ready for a nap. Brett Helquist is a fantastic illustrator and has done an amazing job of bringing this story to life. I really enjoyed how he has pulled his graphic novel style to create this fun story.
Brett Helquist also illustrated A Series of Unfortunate Events . In this picture book, Bear's raccoon friends run over after the first snowfall. They beg and plead, but Bear says it's bedtime for bears. When Bear tries desperately to sleep, the raccoons' noise as they frolic in the snow keeps him up.
Comic-like word bubbles and well portrayed emotions make this book a visual delight. This would be a great opposite to Spring is Here
Comic-like word bubbles and well portrayed emotions make this book a visual delight. This would be a great opposite to Spring is Here
Bears hibernate in the winter.The problem in this story is that Bear's friends dont understand and wants him to stay and play in the snow. Because his friends are outside playing, bear cant seem to sleep. I would recommend this book for grades prek through 1st grade. It is a good book to talk about animal characteristics and habitats. It can also be used in language arts to study elements of story such as problem and solutions.
This is a fun story that features great illustrations and lots of onomatopoeia. It's a good book to read aloud, especially at bedtime (although it could get children wound up with all the sliding and outdoor fun.) We loved the winter scenes and I loved that it shows Bear settling down for a quiet rest after a rousing playtime.
Brett Helquist also illustrated A Series of Unfortunate Events . In this picture book, Bear's raccoon friends run over after the first snowfall. They beg and plead, but Bear says it's bedtime for bears. When Bear tries desperately to sleep, the raccoons' noise as they frolic in the snow keeps him up.
Comic-like word bubbles and well portrayed emotions make this book a visual delight.
Comic-like word bubbles and well portrayed emotions make this book a visual delight.
While both a similiar title (A Bedtime for Bear by Bonny Becker, 2010) and along the same vein themes of a bear trying to hibernate while fending off requests from friends to play have been done, this book offers a decent package of fun, vividly amusing illustrations and attractive characters. Worth a readaloud to preschool audiences.
Fun book about Bear's last romp with friends before going to sleep for the winter. The illustrations are amazing--the beauty of the snow and the humor of the animals' emotions, Bear's pretty house. The author was the illustrator for the Lemony Snickett books Series of Unfortunate Events.
Another in the bear-stays-up-to-experience-winter plotline, but this is better than most. Sleepy, grouchy bear doesn't want to go out and play, but slips on the snow as he chases his snowball-throwing friend. Sledding and snowball fun ensue.
Bear's ready to hibernate, but his friends are having fun outside in the snow. With a combination of traditional text and comic book conventions like word bubbles and onomatopoeia actions, this is as fun to look at as it is to read.
Probably closer to a 3.5. I've never seen a picture book by Helquist before -- I love his brush strokes. This book would be good for a dialog study, and it would work with that other book about a bear going to sleep... Bear Snores On...
Bear is ready to settle down for a long winter sleep, but his friends want him to come out and play just one. more. time. Fun story, and could be a jumping off point for a conversation about hibernation.
Shouldn't have read this right after Bonny Becker's book of the same title; hers is far superior. I am a fan of Brett Helquist and his almost-comics style here, but the whole thing didn't wow me. Sigh.
Right now this is my 18 month old's favorite book and my older kids like it a lot also. I love the illustrations and love that even though I have read this book about 50 times, I still enjoy it :)
I was expecting this to be better since its by Brett Helquist (whose known for his illustrations in the Lemony Snicket Series...which I love). Nonetheless, it was a cute story.
LOVED. Illustrations are so detailed and beautiful (and animated) while the story is uncomplicated. Easy for kids to read, yet kept our interest! Adorable and sweet : )
This is one of the cutest books I have ever seen... I love this sleepy bear who enjoys his friends more than sleep. It is a must read to all children.
A super cute book about a bear who is just about to hybernate for the winter, when his racoon friends try and convince him to play with them one more day before they have to say good bye until spring. Fun illustrations and a cute story.
Jul 29, 2011
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Bear is asleep for the winter but 2 raccoon friends plead with him to play with them. A frolicking book that is very fun!
The wonderful artwork elevates this above it's "been there, done that" plot of a bear who skips hibernating to play in the snow.
Preschool. Print awareness, print motivation. Themes: seasons (winter), animals. Fun book about a bear whose friends want him to play in the snow instead of hibernating
I wish other animals would just leave bears alone. Bear's friends are lucky they didn't get hatbacked!
We can never have too many winter books for preschoolers at the library, and this is quite a decent addition.
Bear wakes up just long enough to have a day of fun with his raccoon friends. Cute, but nothing special.
There's something so sweet about this story - maybe the artwork? I don't know, but it worked for me.
Cute story about Bear getting ready to hibernate, but the raccoons want to play just one more time!
Just delightful, nice story about friends and taking time to have fun. Spot on illustrations.
This is a fun read. I love Bear Snores on and this is similar to that story.
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Jan 15, 2012 04:15pm