The Bear on the Bed

by Ruth Miller, Bill Slavin (Illustrator)

Lively rhyming verse and delightful illustrations tell the story of a bouncy bear's visit to summer camp.

Genres: Picture Books, Humor, Animals

32 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2002

Reviews

[Dorothy Mahoney · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun read about a bear who comes into a cabin at summer camp and hops on the bed. The rhyme of all the things he could've, should've done reads like the activities offered to the kids. Surprise ending that causes giggles... Favorite page: the bear plucking his banjo, which is also the cover illustration.

[Heather Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Bear on the BedRuth Miller I like the rhyming in the book. The book is also funny for kids.

[Casey Cahoon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Grade: 1-2
Genre: Fantasy
Unique feature: This was a cute and funny book! The pictures were really well illustrated and I think young students would get a hoot out of this book! I also really liked that the book rymed

[Tracy M · Rating 4 out of 5]

So much fun! What a silly bear. He really should have knocked or done all the other great ideas the other kids were doing; but he just wanted to be in bed.

Definitely a story to reread a few times over. Illustrations were perfectly goofy.

[Monica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great read aloud with an ending that kids love!

[Chloe Bolduc · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book would be a really fun read-aloud. This is a fun and somewhat silly book that follows a pattern.

[Hailey Chapman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice rhyming story about a girl who finds a bear on her bed, and wishes he was anywhere else. Based on a true story!

[Jessica Calderon · Rating 5 out of 5]

my K students loved this book so much they wanted me to read it again (immediately) so I did. It's a great rhyming book that's easy to read with a funny surprise ending.

[Stefani · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved, loved, loved this book. The rhythm was fantastic! It felt almost like a song. The only reason I took off a star was because of the last page. While I think it was great and has an audience, it may have to be changed for some.

I'm mad it didn't cross my path until after my bear storytime, but I will find a reason to read it!

[Aspasia · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun rhyming book about a bear that takes over a little girl's bed. Surprise ending!

[Marguarite Markley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Funny book about a bear who jumps, dances, and eventually leaves a surprise in an irritated little girl's bed. Nice read aloud for a group of children.

[Tracy Schillemore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book! Great rhymes. About a bear who takes over a childs bed and has a surprise ending. Funny!

[Brindi Michele · Rating 4 out of 5]

haha the fun, surprise ending will have the kids laughing...especially boys

[Felita · Rating 4 out of 5]

The ending was very much a surprise. Cute story.