Publish Date |
October 02, 2018 |
Category |
Juvenile Fiction / Bedtime & Dreams Juvenile Fiction / Action & Adventure |
Price |
$12.95 |
ISBN: 9780735843332
Format: Paperback
Pages: 32
Publisher: NorthSouth Books
Published: October 02, 2018
A little bear who can't sleep wanders the snowy woods in his nightcap and pajamas with his pillow tucked under his arm; he eventually arrives in "the city that never sleeps": New York City. Appealing, comical illustrations juxtapose the clamor and wakefulness of the city and the growing sleepiness of the sightseeing bear in this warm, just-right bedtime story.
Beginning with an adventure and ending with a soporific scene, here’s a satisfying bedtime book with broad appeal.Hushed mixed-media artwork comprised of pencils, pastels, and a touch of watercolor, rendered in muted shades of blues and grays, is quietly stunning, particularly a spread of Bear curled up at the bottom of a tree dappled in snow, illuminated by the hazy yellow beam of a park ranger's flashlight. Bear eventually stumbles home, walking, walking, walking back to his family "and the quiet sounds of winter." VERDICT A first-rate debut that deserves a spot on storytime shelves to share with little bears everywhere.Cuddle up with this Bear and his pillow for a just-right bedtime story.