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Sleep, Big Bear, Sleep!
By Wright, Maureen
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-76145-560-8
- Publisher
- Cavendish
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on September 1, 2009
PreS-Gr 1 It is getting cold and time for hibernation, so Old Man Winter says, "'Sleep, Big Bear, sleep.'/But Big Bear didn't hear very well]." Instead he mishears Old Man Winter and, in attempting to follow his directions, drives a jeep, sweeps a house, climbs a steep mountain, etc. Ultimately, Old Man Winter yells loudly enough for Big Bear to understand him, and the bear heads off to his den for a much-dese...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on January 1, 2010
Wright and Hillenbrand reverse just about everything in the familiar scenario of a child delaying his inevitable bedtime. Big Bear's ready to call it a summer, but he's a bit hard of hearing. Each time Old Man Winter reiterates his titular command, the sleepy Bear mishears ("He thought he heard as twilight fell, / 'Drive a jeep, Big Bear, drive a jeep'") and does his best to comply: he "leaps" with his f...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
Big Bear is ready to call it a summer, but he's a bit hard of hearing. Each time Old Man Winter reiterates his titular ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on January 1, 2010
A lively read-aloud; the amusing scenarios invite listener participation. Big Bear,...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
