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A Bed for Bear Hardcover – Illustrated, November 4, 2014

by Clive McFarland (Author, Illustrator)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 18 ratings
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Children will fall in love with Bernard, the sleepy bear with a simple wish, in A Bed for Bear. It’s time for Bernard to hibernate, but the bear cave is too crowded, too quiet, and too uncomfortable. So Bernard sets out to search the forest for the perfect bed for winter. But all he discovers are spots too windy, too wet, and too wild for him until he realizes that the perfect bed for a bear was right in front of him all along. With simple text and evocative illustrations by debut author-illustrator Clive McFarland, this heartwarming picture book is a perfect part of any bedtime routine.

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD520L
  6. Dimensions
    0.5 x 8.7 x 10.1 inches
  7. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  8. Publication date
    November 4, 2014
  9. ISBN-10
    0062237055
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0062237057
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PreS-K—McFarland revisits familiar terrain with the story of Bernard, who feels his regular cave is crowded and uncomfortable. His quest for other accommodations leads to queries with Frog, Bird, Rabbit, Hedgehog, and Badger. When their abodes prove unsuitable, the mouse who's been trailing Bernard asks what kind of bed he wants. Mouse's suggestion takes them back to the perfect place—home, of course. McFarland uses watercolors merged in Photoshop to illustrate with an autumn palette and generous white space. A sweet and satisfying bedtime selection.—Gay Lynn Van Vleck, Henrico County Library, Glen Allen, VA

From the Back Cover

It's bedtime for Bernard.

The bear cave is crowded and uncomfortable. What is a bear to do when there's no good place to sleep? To find the perfect resting place, Bernard searches high and low. But what he discovers is that the perfect bed was right in front of him all along. . . .

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; Illustrated edition (November 4, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062237055
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062237057
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD520L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.5 x 8.7 x 10.1 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 18 ratings

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Clive McFarland

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Clive Mc Farland is an author and illustrator of picture books. Raised in Omagh, County Tyrone, he graduated from Liverpool School of Art and Design. Whilst studying, Clive rediscovered the books that shaped his childhood and felt inspired to create his own characters.

His work has gained recognition, including AOI World Illustration Awards shortlistings and a spot in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.

Clive has collaborated with leading publishers such as HarperCollins, Templar Books, and Nancy Paulsen's imprint at Penguin.

He lives in Northern Ireland.

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4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9 out of 5
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WestCoastBestCoast
5.0 out of 5 stars A great bedtime tale for the little ones
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2015
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This is a great story to read together with a smaller child. It tells of a bear who leaves his home in search of the perfect place to sleep, before realizing that his crowded family home is actually just right for him. Along the way, he meets a variety of animal friends and has comic mishaps trying to fit into beds that just weren't right for him (spolier alert: a badger sett is no place for a bear). It stays comic and there is little to make kids afraid (no scary animals or situations) and the themes are appropriate for most families.
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Susan Marie Chapman
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved it
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Excellent book for children
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Beverly Braaten
5.0 out of 5 stars ... book to my granddaughter and it is now her favorite book. I cannot tell you how many times ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2014
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I gave this book to my granddaughter and it is now her favorite book. I cannot tell you how many times we have read it. A wonderful book for a toddler and young child.
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Patricia Giddings
5.0 out of 5 stars A gift for my 3 year old niece and fit ...
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2015
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A gift for my 3 year old niece and fit perfectly for her Christmas gift which was a new "big girl" bed this Christmas. She sleeps with the book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Childrens Book
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2015
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Another great childrens book to add to my collection. My boys both loved listening to this book. The illustrations are great and so is the story.
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Barbara Slenger
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2015
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Sweet story with a message. Great for beginning readers and preschool children.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2015
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love all of this author's books!
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M. Thiessen
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2014
Very cute story and my kids loved the illustrations.
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Abby
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for gifts
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 8, 2019
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Great as gifts and good book too
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Chris McMinn
5.0 out of 5 stars Great wee book right from a few months old!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 8, 2016
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I got this a a present for my nephew and he loves it. The book is well written and the illustrations are so beautiful.
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