Bear's Big Dreaming
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2023

Bear's Big Dreaming

Written by Michael Rosen · Illustrated by Daniel Egneus

Book #1 in the The Big Dreaming series

Little Bear seeks dreams to survive winter's Big Sleep. Will he return in time?

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32 pages· ~400L
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As winter approaches, Little Bear fears running out of dreams during hibernation. Embarking on a quest, he discovers dreams of joy and hope. But with the Cold closing in, can he return home for the Big Sleep? Join Little Bear on a heartwarming journey filled with wonder and the promise of spring.

From the publisher

From beloved author Michael Rosen (We’re Going on a Bear Hunt) and award-winning illustrator Daniel Egnéus comes a modern classic picture book about love, hope and the dreams that sustain us. * “A soothing tale that will be welcomed in autumn or at bedtime in any season of the year.” –Booklist, starred review The Cold is coming, and it’s time for Big Bear and Little Bear to get ready for the Big Sleep: for bears sleep all winter long, and wake up in the spring. But Little Bear is worried. What if they run out of dreams during the Big Sleep? Little Bear sets out bravely to find enough dreams to see them through the long winter. On his journey, he discovers dreams of happiness, dreams of homecoming, and dreams of hope. But with the Cold approaching fast, will Little Bear make it back home in time for the Big Dreaming? A resonant and uplifting tale from a master storyteller, The Big Dreaming is a classic in the making, filled with luminous illustrations by award-winning artist Daniel Egnéus. Read Bear’s Big Dreaming if you are looking for: A cozy bedtime book to inspire sweet dreamsA gift to treasure with stunning gold foilA seasonal story that introduces bear hibernation

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~400L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about bearsBooks about hibernationBooks about dreamsBooks about bedtime and dreams
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.8
F&P level
~L
Publication
Published
October 31, 2023
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781547613304

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