Shh! Bears Sleeping

By David Martin, Steve Johnson (Illustrator), Lou Fancher (Illustrator)

As winter approaches, bears prepare for a long, cozy sleep in their hidden cave.

5.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 462 ratings

32 pages· 241 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

As the leaves turn red, bears sense the coming of winter. They grow strong through the seasons, readying for the long sleep in their warm, deep cave. This enchanting tale follows their journey through the year, inviting young readers to explore the wonders of nature. What secrets do these fascinating creatures hold as they prepare for hibernation? Discover the cycle of life through stunning illustrations and a gentle, rhythmic narrative that captures the essence of the changing seasons. A final page of bear facts awaits the curious minds eager to learn more.

From the publisher

In the fall

When leaves turn red

Bears know soon

It’s time for bed

Comes winter

Comes snow

Bears are ready

Bears go

In their cave

Warm and deep

Winter is time

For bears to sleep

A lilting read-aloud text and stunning pictures combine to make an irresistibly appealing picture book that follows these fascinating animal friends through the cycle of the year. A page of facts about bears will answer young readers’ questions as they begin to explore the wonders of the natural world.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 241
Reading age: 3–7
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~301L

Themes & topics

Books about spring Books about winter Books about bears Books about hibernation Books about technology

What readers & critics say

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“The illustrations are more realistic than not, and even though it's told in rhyming verse that clips along at a soothing pace, I still felt like it was teaching the cycle of hibernation in an informative way—I really appreciated that it went through an entire year.”

Marmee

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