A bedtime story about a little bear who couldn't get to sleep because he was afraid of the dark. Illustrated in full colour throughout.
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Winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Smarties Prize for Children's Books, this luscious-as-chocolate tale of the little bear who just can't go to sleep should find a place on every pre-school bookshelf.
While Big Bear tries to read his Bear Book, Little Bear tries to sleep, but can't. He's scared of the dark. So Big Bear keeps bringing him progressively bigger lanterns. But nothing seems to work, until he leads Little Bear out of the Bear Cave into the dark nights
NB. There is some debate as to whether Little Bear was really trying very hard to get to sleep. Some of the illustrations seem to show him bouncing around rather a lot. You decide. (Ages 2 to 5)--Lisa Gee
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"The most perfect children's book ever written or illustrated... It evaporates and dispels all fear of the dark." The Sunday Times; "Wonderfully reassuring for small children. I cannot praise this picture book too highly. It will delight reader and listener alike." The Sunday Telegraph"
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Hardcover
Our daughter is almost three and this book has become an essential part of her bedtime ritual. Ironically, she didn't have a fear of the dark until we read this and then she got the idea (she's quite dramatic). However, it has been great fun to play with and the simple dialogue between Big Bear and Little Bear is something that she knows off by heart. We have great fun doing the voices and it is my husband who most often gets to read it. He now takes her out into the garden after reading it as well, so that she too can look at the moon and stars.
Martin Waddell is one of our favourite children's authors and his books are a delight for children and parents alike.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Healysgirl
Format:Paperback
This book was bought for my oldest daughter as a gift for her second birthday and has become a family tradition....
Little Bear can't get to sleep because he's afraid of the dark despite all of Big Bear's attempts at reassurance until Big Bear hits on the perfect way to get him to sleep.
This book is not just for patrents having difficulty getting their children to sleep, it's enchanting and wonderfully warm. I guarantee the way Big Bear resolves the situation will bring a lump to your throat.
The story is beautifully simple and the animation exquisite to the extent that we have given the series of books as gifts to friends' children in turn. After 17 years it's still a prized gift - which says it all really.
Little Bear can't get to sleep because he's afraid of the dark despite all of Big Bear's attempts at reassurance until Big Bear hits on the perfect way to get him to sleep.
This book is not just for patrents having difficulty getting their children to sleep, it's enchanting and wonderfully warm. I guarantee the way Big Bear resolves the situation will bring a lump to your throat.
The story is beautifully simple and the animation exquisite to the extent that we have given the series of books as gifts to friends' children in turn. After 17 years it's still a prized gift - which says it all really.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a bedtime read, this book is perfection. Little bear has been put to bed, but cannot (or will not!) go to sleep as he is scared of the dark. Big Bear tries to banish the dark with lanterns of varying size, but there is always a little bit more dark on the edges of the light. Finally, Big Bear takes Little Bear outside to see that the stars and moon are throwing off all the light Little Bear needs, but Little Bear doesn't hear this, as he is fast asleep.
The story is charming, interesting but calm enough for an evening story. The artwork is well done and colourful enough to entice very young readers. As the subject of the book is bedtime, the pictures are quite dark in colour and tone, which is comforting and relaxing. Whilst this is not a new book, its charm keeps it a favourite for parents and children alike.
The story is charming, interesting but calm enough for an evening story. The artwork is well done and colourful enough to entice very young readers. As the subject of the book is bedtime, the pictures are quite dark in colour and tone, which is comforting and relaxing. Whilst this is not a new book, its charm keeps it a favourite for parents and children alike.
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read once
Bought this for my son as recommended by school on the subject they were learning.
Didn't really like the story bit naff, passed book on to others now learning subject at... Read more
Didn't really like the story bit naff, passed book on to others now learning subject at... Read more
Published 7 days ago by Mrs. K. Alford
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Bear,bear,bear!!
Oh my goodness!I very rarely find cause to complain,however,is it really neccessary to write the word `bear` so many times? Read more
Published 12 months ago by Anya
5.0 out of 5 stars
wonderful
This book is magical, just right for little ones afraid of the dark, the illustrations are lovely and the storyline pitched just right
Published 16 months ago by J
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Well loved bear tale
My younger brother had this book when he was a child and loved it greatly, and I was always reading it to him (and myself! Read more
Published 17 months ago by Ash85
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Still have this
My parents bought this book for me when I was a toddler, I was one of my favourite books ever! I read it all the time and I still have it now! I can't part with it at all!
Published on 23 Mar 2011 by Mcclafferty89
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Huge book
Great for reading to multiple children if you want to be able to turn it around to show them all the pictures. It's a really cute story too...
Published on 21 Dec 2010 by Sara Boltman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely line of books
These books are a lovely line of books. My son is still too young for a longer stories, but I am looking very forward to reading them to him.
Published on 17 Feb 2010 by Ethan's mom
3.0 out of 5 stars
Can't you sleep little johnnie?
I as a parent agree wholeheartedly with all the praise this book deserves. My son likes it too. Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2010 by A. Shepherd
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great bedtime story for the young!
I had this story read to me when i was a child and it holds great memories! It is a good book to help with a bedtime routine. Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2009 by Ms. Grace Y. Lawton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautifully written story.
My son and I love this book. It is beautifully written and very easy to read. My son was scared of the dark and reading this book helped us to talk about and deal with his fear.
Published on 30 Nov 2009 by Ms. S. J. Cheshire
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