The Bear Who Couldn’t Sleep
by Caroline Nastro
Illustrations by Vanya Nastanlieva
2016, NorthSouth Books • ISBN: 978-0-7358-4268-7
There’s no place like home
when it’s time for bed
When Bear can’t sleep, he goes on an adventure and discovers the wonders of New York City—a parade, Central Park, hot dogs, and more! But when he finally gets tired and looks for a place to rest . . . he learns why it’s called the city that never sleeps. What’s a bear to do? Caroline Nastro’s gentle adventure and Vanya Nastanlieva’s engaging illustrations are sure to comfort and delight!
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Reviews
Bear’s mother and brothers are comfortably hibernating for the winter, while he tosses and turns.
Kirkus Reviews
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(2016)
The Best Children’s Picture Books of the Year in Spanish
Bank Street College of Education
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(2019)
School Library Journal
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(2016)
Simply written in a matter-of-fact tone, the text works well with the beguiling mixed-media artwork. A little bird trails along behind Bear, apparently unnoticed by him and never acknowledged in the text, but fun to search for in every scene. Beginning with an adventure and ending with a soporific scene, here’s a satisfying bedtime book with broad appeal.
Booklist Reviews
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