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Sleep Big Bear Sleep Paperback – January 1, 2009

by Maureen Wright (Author), Will Hillenbrand (Illustrator)

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January 1, 2009
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0545233410
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978-0545233415
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic (January 1, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0545233410
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0545233415
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 6 years, from customers
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.5 ounces

Best Sellers Rank: #246,964 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Will Hillenbrand
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W I L L H I L L E N B R A N D is a celebrated author and illustrator whose published works include over sixty books for young readers. In addition to his own self-illustrated titles, he has illustrated the works of writers and retellers including Verna Aardema, Judy Sierra, Margery Cuyler, Judith St. George, Phyllis Root, Jane Yolen, Karma Wilson, Maureen Wright, Daniel Pinkwater and Jane Hillenbrand. Will has lived almost all of his life in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he grew up as the youngest of four boys. He now lives in Terrace Park.
Will is the illustrator and author in residenace at Kent State University.
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Maureen Wright
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Maureen lives in Athens, Pennsylvania with her husband, Don. They have three grown sons, Brian, Jeff, and Mark. They also have three daughters-in-law, Becky, Stephany, and Katie. In addition, Maureen and Don are blessed with three grandsons, Caleb, Samuel, and Nathanael. And two granddaughters, Elowyn and Nora. When Maureen isn't writing she enjoys volunteering at local nursing homes.
Look for Maureen on Teachers-Pay-Teachers under "The 3 Doodlers."
Maureen's Books:
"Sleep, Big Bear, Sleep!"
"Sneezy the Snowman"
"Sneeze, Big Bear, Sneeze!"
"Earth Day, Birthday"
"Barnyard Fun"
"Grumpy Groundhog"
"Go to Sleep, Maddie!"
"Share, Big Bear, Share!"
"Anna and the Tooth Fairy"
"Super Rooster Saves the Day!" comes out in October 2020.
The hardcover books are published by Two Lions. They are also picked up in soft cover by Scholastic Reading Club.
Check out Maureen's web site at: www.maureenwright.org
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KatKMB

Enticing for children

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 24, 2022

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My children and I love this book so much that I purchased it as a baby shower gift for my cousin. The illustrations are wonderful and Maureen tells a story that is enjoyable for mom to read and enticing for children to listen to. Our family copy is signed by Maureen.

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Tammy Brown Elkeles

Another wonderful “Big Bear” bed time story to read for you and your kid!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 25, 2014

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“But big bear didn’t hear very well; he couldn’t sleep in his den in the dell. He thought he heard as twilight fell-“drive a jeep, big bear, drive a jeep”.

Big bear doesn’t hear very well and each time instead of going to sleep like he should have during winter time, he thinks he is being sent to another mission and to another mission each time, again and again…instead of making his own judgment and stop to think what he should really do, or ask, he just follows the orders blindly. it is only after he exhaust himself so much, that he suddenly hear what he should have done long time ago-which is going to sleep.

I think this book is about not being afraid to question anything or everyone, even if it is “old man winter”! it is about trusting yourself and your own judgment, and I think kids could relate to it because they tend to question their parents all the time, like they should.

The reason I like the character of big bear so much, is that he is very human, he is lovable, funny, very trusting and total to his mission, he doesn’t give up although he is so tired…in fact, you can say he is stubborn…yes, just like us sometimes…
Big bear has a strong will, and I think that’s why most children could identify with him and care about him. Eventually, we all want him to stop working so hard and go to winter sleep which was his true will from the beginning.

If you and your kid enjoy books with humor, this is a perfect book for you.

This book reminds me of “Sneezy the Snowman”, another wonderful book by Maureen Wright..
If you loved this book check out B007756YHO “Sneeze, Big Bear Sneeze! And experience another big bear adventure. You might want to check out also The Dinosaur Who Wanted to Fly as a tale of imagination and bravery for your kids
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 9, 2014

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Maureen Wright, Sleep, Big Bear, Sleep! (Two Lions, 2009)

Cute little tale about a slightly-hard-of-hearing bear who keeps misinterpreting old man wind's suggestion that he go hibernate for the winter, sending him off on all sorts of amusing, and occasionally odd, adventures. (No one thought it strange that a bear decided to show up and clean the house?) The illustrations are quite lovely (and, since I picked this one up in ebook form and we usually read it either on a 7” phone or 10” tablet screen, it's relevant) well-suited to electronic delivery. I'm not sure whether that was a specific idea in the mind of illustrator Will Hillenbrand, but it's certainly appreciated in this camp. My only real criticism is that the book takes its conceit maybe one step too far; the Bean (who's two as I write this) loses steam about four pages before Big Bear finally lies down for a nap. But that is certainly not going to stop me recommending this lovely little tale. *** ½

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Jo 88

Excellent read aloud!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 6, 2021

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Teacher confession...I'm very selective about the picture books I buy. But after checking this one out from the library and reading it several times, I knew I wanted to add it to my own collection. Great for reading aloud- It's funny and has a great rhythm to it. I bought it for my child, but know that my first grade students will enjoy it too. Can't wait to check it the other two in the series as well!

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Dee

Beautiful story & colorful illustrations

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 9, 2021

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My grandchildren just love this book! It is a simple read, they understand the storyline, the illustrations are both beautiful and colorful that it holds their attention. Would definitely recommend.

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Lisa M. Lewis

Love it

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 21, 2022

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Classroom loves book

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Brando&Fauna

Sweet ,catchy bedtime story!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 24, 2021

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Both my four year old and I really enjoy this book! Its the perfect length for a toddler bedtime story ,and the fun repetition has him reading along with big bear and old man winter. Definitely a frequent request along with the other big bear stories at bedtime!

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Laura Nicole Norris

Such a great book!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 19, 2021

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Wonderful calming, rhyming story for bedtime. This series has always been a favorite. Perfect for older and and young children.

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D. Ryan

Wonderful book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on December 10, 2013

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I have to say I love this book. I bought it for my two year old and have read it umpteen times and would quite happily read it many more.

It's about a hard of hearing bear who doesn't hear Old Man Winter tell him to 'Sleep, big bear, sleep'. What big bear hears is drive a Jeep, dive deep, and sweep. Poor big bear does as he thinks he's told and gets more and more tired. Until Old Man Winter yells at his friend who finally hears him and goes off to his den to sleep.

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Poor choice for a kindle fire download

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 26, 2014

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Unfortunately the size limitation of the kindle fire mean the text of this ebook is so small as to be extremely difficult to read on the fire screen. If it were an adult book the text could be expanded, children however want to see the pictures as they are being read to. On a larger screen it would be fine however download to kindle for PC is not available. My rating does not reflect on the book itself just that it is not really comparable with a small screen.

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Mezza

I think its great

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on April 3, 2013

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I like it. My kiddies don't very much. The tale is great. The pictures are wonderful. I don't know why they don't love it like me and neither do they. All I know is that its not the first book they ask me to read to them.

Mike Emeny

Our kids get a giggle from this

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on June 27, 2014

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Which is what it's all about really. As long as the kids enjoy the story, then all is well. The concept of the book does get stretched thin a little toward the end, but the story on the whole is fun. Give it a whirl.