Hibernation Station
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2010 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Hibernation Station

Written by Michelle Meadows · Illustrated by Kurt Cyrus

Can noisy critters on a train find peace for winter hibernation?

4.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.6/5 Goodreads · 709 ratings
40 pages· 200 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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All aboard the Hibernation Station! As winter approaches, a lively group of animals, from chipmunks to bears, board a train to settle into their long sleep. But with so many creatures, the noise is endless. Can these restless passengers find the quiet they need to hibernate? Join the journey and discover if tranquility is possible amidst the chaos. This charming tale, filled with rhymes and delightful animal antics, invites young readers to explore the wonders of hibernation and the quest for a peaceful slumber.

From the publisher

Everybody at the station! It’s time for winter hibernation! The sweet rhyming text of this book will calm even the most rambunctious kids and have them dreaming about what it’s like to hibernate. Young readers will be soothed and delighted as this story introduces them to different types of hibernating animals. The creatures on the train are preparing to snuggle into sleep, although with a passenger list that includes chipmunks, bears, snakes, hedgehogs, groundhogs, frogs, turtles, mice, bats, and more, there’s a lot of noise! Will the hibernating critters ever get to sleep? Take a trip to Hibernation Station to find out!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
200
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
440L
Themes & topics
Books about hibernationBooks about sleepBooks about bedtime and dreamsBooks about animalsBooks about bedtime
What readers & critics say

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This story of the hibernation train station is a fun, imaginative way for kids to learn about hibernation by seeing all the animals that come aboard the train. They'll relate to the troubles of getting to bed and falling asleep and the peace that comes when one finally drifts off. :)

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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.5
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
139421
Publication
Published
August 24, 2010
First published
January 1, 2010
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781416937883

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