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Can't You Sleep, Little Bear? Paperback – Picture Book, January 3, 1994

by Martin Waddell (Author), Barbara Firth (Illustrator)
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"I don't like the dark," said Little Bear.
"What dark?" said Big Bear.
"The dark all around us," said Little Bear.

In this tender account of a sleepless night in the bear cave, Big Bear sets out with all his patience and understanding to show Little Bear that the dark is nothing to be afraid of. When all the lanterns in the cave aren't enough to quell Little Bear's troubled emotions, Big Bear offers—in a final loving gesture—nothing less than the bright yellow moon and the twinkling stars! More comforting than even the best of lullabies, this bedtime story is destined to become a classic.
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    Little Bear
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
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    Preschool - 2
  6. Lexile measure
    AD450L
  7. Dimensions
    8.5 x 0.16 x 10.25 inches
  8. Publisher
    Candlewick
  9. Publication date
    January 3, 1994
  10. ISBN-10
    1564022625
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1564022622
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Candlewick; Reprint edition (January 3, 1994)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1564022625
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1564022622
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD450L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.16 x 10.25 inches
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Hands down one of my favorite children's bedtime stories.Makes a wonderful gift and creates memories with your child's favorite teddy bear.
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Alexis Dawdy
5.0 out of 5 stars An old favorite that holds up
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2023
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I ordered this book for my kids because it was one of my favorites as a child. I’m happy to say that it still holds up after all this time! The story is predictable but very comforting and the illustrations are cozy, expressive, and interesting. The lantern styles in particular are fascinating to kids who are used to electric lights. Every home library should have this in their collection.
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D. Tobin
5.0 out of 5 stars An Enduring Classic
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2010
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This is a story with wonderful prose and spectacular illustrations. I love the mischievous "Little Bear" and his antics while "trying" to go to sleep, Big Bear's attempts to read the "bear book", and the sense of caring that is artfully articulated. However, it is the illustrations that warm my soul more than anything else. My 11 year old had a hard week and pulled this off the shelf last night and asked me to read it to her, just to relax at bed time. We both enjoyed the story, marveled at the pictures again (trying unsuccessfully to choose our favorite) and enjoyed a bedtime moment like we used to when she was little. It was delicious! I was delighted to know that memories from years gone by can still provide a sense of security for my daughters. What more could I possibly say to recommend this book? Buy it. Read it. Enjoy it.

PS One reviewer indicated that their children are now afraid of the dark as a result of reading this book. Please don't let this dissuade you from trying "Can't You Sleep Little Bear". Our take on the story is that this helps kids with a fear of the dark by showing them that, when bedside lights aren't enough, the moon is there to take care of "the dark all around us" and that there is nothing to be afraid of. I think it is a terrific bedtime story.
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Ben and Veronica
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2020
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Such a cute story. My son has a speech disorder and is autistic, and he’s never been very interested in books. We saw a YouTube video of this story and he totally loved it, so we took a chance and got the book for real. He asks for it every night and sits for the whole story, and it melts my heart. So glad he found something he enjoys that’s helping him improve his attention span and develop a better love of books.
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Luann Long
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a GREAT book
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2019
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I was so overjoyed to have finally found this book on Amazon. When my daughter was very very young she wanted this book read to her each night. After a move from our townhome several years ago, somehow this book and several others became lost?!
When my daughter discovered she was pregnant I thought "How wonderful if I can find it and buy it as a gift for her to share with her child"....it took awhile but how blessed I was to have found it on Amazon.
She is now mother to a beautiful son who I am assured will be read this book every night.

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Taron Nicolas
5.0 out of 5 stars A favorite of my children and grandchildren.
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2019
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There is always an excuse for why a child doesn't like to go to bed, and as much as we parents try to resolve their concerns, sometimes we end up being impatient and just telling them to get to bed and stay there. This book is such a darling way to show a patient papa bear tucking his little bear in time after time, trying to resolve every little concern he has about his fears. Precious ending for sure!
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Pamelashearman
5.0 out of 5 stars Gentle, calming story
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2022
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Gift for new, Great Grandson as he grows older. Love the art work, and relationship of Father Bear with young cub. Discusses issues that worry many young children. Taught Pre Schoolers for many years, and this story was always a favorite.
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brent martin
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2021
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I remember this book from when i was little and now i get to share it with my little ones. They love it and it’s great for kids who are scared of the dark.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Bears oh my!
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2022
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Good book for my toddler. Very repetitive which I guess is good for toddlers that age. Not rhyming. I live rhyming books so kind of miss that. Medium length, great for a quick read and by end he is asleep usually.
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Michael Mangnall
5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 24, 2024
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Great book with a great moral to the story. Book is well made and sturdy. A must for any child's bedtime story collection.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, Bought New, Cute Story.
Reviewed in Canada on November 6, 2019
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Great Book, Bought New. Cute Story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable
Reviewed in Germany on December 4, 2020
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Adorable book with a wonderful story! Good quality product although I had wished it was in a bigger format
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5.0 out of 5 stars Una meraviglia in piccolo formato
Reviewed in Italy on April 17, 2020
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Consegna come al solito impeccabile, anche in periodo covid. Quanto al libro: semplicemente adorabile. Ho acquistato la versione pop-up per mia figlia di 5 anni, che lo ha adorato. Le pagine sono belle e resistenti, anche quelle popup, che in alcuni altri libri invece sembrano essere fragili. Le illustrazioni sono deliziose e la storia è il giusto mix di dolcezza e comicità. È in un inglese comprensibile anche perni bimbi piccoli,con frasi brevi e che si ripetono, il che non solo piace ai bimbi, ma aiuta anche a fissare le espressioni. In ogni caso io l'ho preso semplicemente perchè il piccolo orso ha lo stesso problema di mia figlia..e stranamente anche la soluzione adottata da grande orso corrisponde a quella che ho adottato io! In poche parole: soddisfatta sotto tutti i punti di vista!
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Paras S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Grt
Reviewed in India on October 28, 2019
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Just a wonderful book to add up...my 7 yrs old son loves it n I love it to. The pop ups make the story more alive
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