Bear Snores On

By Karma Wilson, Jane Chapman (illustrator),

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Book description

It seems like Bear can sleep through anything. As a succession of animals enter his cave to escape the fierce storm, he continues to snore. Mouse makes a nice warm fire, Hare cooks popcorn and Badger brings treats... They are having a great time. But when Bear wakes up and…

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3 authors picked Bear Snores On as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

To me, this book has a great combination of sleepy and silly elements. The illustrations are warm and cozy, and throughout the book, Bear snores happily in the background.

My kids and I love that while Bear sleeps, a party starts forming in his cave. We love seeing the party grow until Bear wakes up to discover what’s going on.

From Kim's list on picture books to make bedtime fun.

Bear Snores On was an all-time favorite board book to read with my kids any time of year, but especially in their cozy winter bedding, snow piled high outside.

“In a cave in the woods, in his deep dark lair, through the long cold winter sleeps a great brown bear.” Rich acrylic illustrations bring you through a swirling storm into Bear’s warm, cozy cave. The rhythmic, rhyming text is rife with alliteration, as one by one, forest creatures begin to seek refuge in the cave.

The resulting party gets raucous, “But the bear snores on,” goes the refrain. Then, some…

From Leslie's list on snowy-days for tots.

All of Karma Wilson’s bear books are such fun to read to younger children.

Bear Snores On was especially a favorite with my kids because we got to snore like a bear every few pages, and at the end when the bear wakes up, there is such a range of emotional expressions to act out, from snarling to grumbling to whimpering and blubbering.

It lends itself well to social and emotional awareness and discussions on a lighthearted scale. And of course, the artwork is both sweet and beautiful.

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