A Babysitter for Billy Bear

by Miriam Moss, Anna Currey (Illustrations)

Billy Bear worries about several things when his mother goes out and leaves him with a babysitter for the first time, in the companion title to Don't Forget I Love You.

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

First published June 12, 2008

About the author

Miriam is an award winning author of 75 children's books, both information books and fiction. Her fiction includes picture books, novelty books and poetry, and recently short stories for the adult market. Her books have been translated into over 20 languages.

Miriam has had wide experience of working creatively both with children in schools and libraries, and with adults. She offers lively, innovative large group performances, talks, interactive storytelling sessions, readings, seminars, creative writing and poetry workshops.

She was born in England but also grew up in Africa, The Middle East and China. She taught English for eight years in the UK and Kenya before becoming a writer. She now lives in East Sussex.

Reviews

[Anthony · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mama Bear is attending a pottery class, and Billy Bear Bear and his rabbit must stay at home for the first time with a babysitter. The adjustment isn't easy for Billy Bear and his rabbit when it's time for bed. But Lucy the babysitter knows just how to comfort Billy and his rabbit until Mama Bears returns from class.

[Stacy · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's Billy bears first night without momma putting him to bed. Cute story.

[Josephine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very sweet book about a bear’s first time with a babysitter. Stalling on going to bed because he is scared.

[Denise · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book for reluctant sleepers! It's a tad too long for use in preschool storytime, but it would serve as a great one-on-one read for caregiver and child.

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

"First babysitter" book.

[M · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute pictures!