Sleep, Big Bear, Sleep!

“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 kidsIf you found this review helpful, let the other readers know by clicking "YES" on the HELPFUL VOTE.

This is a great bedtime book for children & a wonderful keepsake. One that can be passed down.

Well written, nice illustrations.

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

This was a favorite when my children were little and now a great gift. first part of learning to read is understanding rhyme and this book has it!

Perfect for my grandbabiesLove the author

Adorable language that rhymes and is so clever. A favorite for my son and for me!

Love the story as well as the illustrations a very creative book. You got to check it out great for the kids!

Adore this book. The illustrations are beautiful and the story is very cute, and it rhymes which I personally think makes it more fun for small children (and myself).

It's a wonderful goodnight-story, not only for very young folk but also for some people who are a bit older and have some problems falling asleep ....Just repeat the words of Old Man Winter again and again. It's much more fun than counting those silly little sheep.... Ahhh... Yawn.....Big Old Bear....sheep...no.. Zzzzzzzzzzzleeeeep....

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.

Great little book for young readers. Like the rhymes and illustrations. Nice short story for bedtime. Especially this time of year. Recommend

Our 3 years old granddaughter loves the rhymes of the book and I have to read it again and again