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During the early days of winter, Big Bear feels the chill and instinctively prepares for hibernation. Yet, he is plagued by a series of whimsical, unheard orders from Old Man Winter that keep him up, making sleep seem impossible.
The book follows Big Bear’s comical struggle to rest as he hears the seasonal admonitions, leading to a delightful rhymed tale about the rhythms of nature and the humor found in a bear’s nighttime woes.
With playful language and a lighthearted rhythm, the story invites children to laugh while learning about winter, sleep, and the friendly figure of Old Man Winter.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Maureen Wright
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