The Bear in the Book
Sale price
$1580
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2012 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

The Bear in the Book

By Kate Banks, Georg Hallensleben (Illustrator)

A boy drifts to sleep as a bear hibernates through winter's snowy landscape.

3.4/5 Goodreads · 450 ratings
40 pages· 705 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
$16.99Save 7%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

As bedtime approaches, a little boy selects a cherished book for his mother to read. Within its pages, a bear prepares for hibernation, slumbering through the winter while the world outside transforms. As the bear awakens to the arrival of spring, the boy gently falls asleep, carried away by the rhythmic tale. This enchanting bedtime story, with its vivid illustrations, invites young readers to journey through the changing seasons alongside the bear and the boy, creating a soothing transition from wakefulness to dreams.

From the publisher

It’s time for bed, and a little boy chooses his favorite book for his mother to read to him. The bear in the book is preparing for his own deep slumber, hibernating through the winter while humans and other animals explore the snowy landscape around him. Just when the bear wakes up to greet the spring, the boy drifts off to sleep. Kate Banks’ soft and rhythmic text is brought to life by Georg Hallensleben’s strong, expressive paintings in this bedtime read that will carry young readers through the seasons.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
705
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD480L
Themes & topics
Books about bearsBooks about bedtimeBooks about readingBooks about hibernationBooks about social themes
For readers who can't stop at one

The next favorite is already out there.

Age-appropriate books selected to help their love of reading grow, delivered right to their door.

Find their book club
Bookroo club box with books for growing readers
The author

More from Kate Banks

Explore Kate's bookshelf
Max's Words
#1 in Series
Sale price
$1999

Max's Words

Ages 4–8 · 2006

The Winter Bird

Ages 3–7 · 2022

Close Your Eyes

Ages 3–6 · 2002

Pup and Bear

Ages 2–7 · 2017
Your next read

Books that feel like this one

See all similar books

Ira Sleeps Over

Ages 4–8 · 1972

Nothing Can Frighten a Bear

Ages 3–7 · 2016

This Is MY Room!

Ages 4–8 · 2019

Hibernation Hotel

Ages 3–7 · 2017

The Snatchabook

Ages 3–6 · 2013

The Best Kind of Bear

Ages 2–5 · 2019

Somewhere Else

Ages 4–8 · 2017

William's Winter Nap

Ages 2–5 · 2017
The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.5
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
155592
Publication
Published
October 16, 2012
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780374305918

Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.

Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.

Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.

Bookroo

Book Clubs

Follow Bookroo