So here's the book for #3 - a bear that has worked his way into our hearts...
Bear Stays Up for Christmas - by Karma Wilson & illustrations by Jane Chapman
This super-cute rhyming book is just one of the MANY "Bear..." books that D has grown to love. Karma Wilson has written an entire series, including Bears Wants More, Bear's New Friend, Bear Feels Scared and our VERY favorite Bear Snores On. In fact, Bear Snores On I have memorized, and it's the story I whisper-tell to D on nights that he's having trouble going to sleep and still wants to rock.
Bear Stays Up for Christmas is another success for Karma Wilson in my "book". It's written (and illustrated by Jane Chapman) in the same rhyming style - with the same adorable characters that are in each of her other stories.
In this story - the bear's friends interrupt his hibernation so he doesn't sleep through Christmas - and miss all the fun. They keep him busy getting a tree and decorating it, singing carols, etc. Eventually just the bear is awake all night baking and wrapping for his friends - and when the rest wake up they exchange gifts and see that Santa has come. His friends let him go back to sleep, and they all sneak off out of the cave after a wonderful holiday.
The illustrations in these books are perfect as usual. The bear is so warm and cozy, and the rest of his crew just completes it. Throughout the series you see that they are true friends and eachother's family. It's such a wonderful thing to see them together celebrating the holiday, and with such an adorable story. They want to spend their time together - which is a great message.
The story is the perfect length for bedtime - or anytime in D's case. It's familiar and warm and a favorite that we will read for years...or until D no longer will let me cram him on my lap.
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