Editorial Review
One by one, a whole host of different animals and birds find their way out of the cold and into Bear's cave to warm up. But even after the tea has been brewed and the corn has been popped, Bear just snores on!
See what happens when he finally wakes up and finds his cave full of uninvited guests -- all of them having a party without him!
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Customer Reviews
I love this book too! 
2008-05-03
I'm always happy to write about my 2-year old son's favorite books, but I'll let you in on a secret - I probably love Bear Snores On more than my son does! There are some books on my son's bookshelf that I have to grit my teeth and roll my eyes before reading (over and over again), but Bear Snores On is not one of them. I'm actually disappointed on those rare occasions that he doesn't request this book before bedtime. Here's why.
Karma Wilson knows what makes a book so effective for children. Her rhyming cadence and repeated refrain "but the bear snores on" establish a completely infectious rhythm that aids in memorization. I can stop at any point in this book and my son will immediately chime in with the next line.
Jane Chapman's gorgeous illustrations are the other half of what makes this book so wonderful. Her animal characters are both stylized and lifelike (you can easily imagine what it might feel like to grab a big fistful of the bear's fur), and their facial expressions are priceless.
Aside from the story and artwork, there is the pure sweet joy of getting lost in reading to my child. I say this with no false modesty - my "bear waking up" is awesome! I can "jump and stomp and growl and grumble" with the best of them, and trading the bear's lines with my son never fails to leave us both grinning from ear to ear.
If you have a toddler in the family, you really have to get this book. Chances are you'll enjoy it just as much (if not more than) they will.
MY favorite book out of my 2 yr old's collection! 2008-03-29
I bought this for my daughter as a Christmas gift and it has remained my favorite of her books to date. She, like any 2 year old, goes in phases of loving it and refusing to read it, but I never tire of reading this one. The story is just fun to read, with a delightful cadence and rhythem (as others have said).
Bedtime Delight 2008-03-28
The "Book Bear Snores On" by Karma Wilson and illustrations by Jane Chapman is a fantastic fantasy story for children to enjoy. Because the story is written in rhyme, it makes an easy flow and more fun to read. Wilson creates a good story about friendship and it makes a decent bed time story for young children.
This story is about a gathering of forest creatures that go into a Bears lair to get out of the winters cold. They have a party while the bear is hibernating. They do not think that he will wake up, but while they are making stew a piece of pepper makes the bear sneeze and wake up with a ROAR. The animals are frightened, but the bear was only upset because he missed out on the party. A mouse tells him not to be alarmed and gives him goodies and he tells forest creatures stories all through the night. In the end it is the other creatures sleeping and snoring rather then the bear.
As you can see it is full of excitement, drama, friendships, and fun. I recommend this book to possibly a school teacher or a parent who wants to enjoy smiling with there children. I believe this book will become a childhood favorite if read. What I love most about "Bear Snores On" is the clarity, poetry, and pictures; they are beautiful paintings.
-Holly Williams
Wonderfully fun and exciting. Beautifully illustrated. 2008-02-21
This book is adorable both for the rhyming story words and also for its beautiful illustrations. It's about a snoozy bear in his cave who keeps snoozing while animal friends come in to get warm. As more animals come in they have tea and corn together next to a little campfire near bear. Even more animals come in from the cold and begin to have a little party and make some noises around the campfire. Finally, bear wakes up and realizes that he's missed out on all the fun, but all his friends decide they can have some more tea and corn next the fire with Bear, and in the morning, when bear is wide awake, Bear's friends snooze just like Bear had done in the night. It's a fun story with a lot of excitment, socializing and reactions that happen, with lots of great illustrations to make it all the more fun and exciting. Wonderful and beautiful story.
Bear Snores On Fun... 2008-02-19
Lots of fun. I enjoy reading this to my daughter. The pictures are good and the story has a bit of rhyme to them. Longer than some board books, especially Boyton (sp?) books, but well worth the time.
11 month old loves this book (available in board book format) 2008-06-24
My 11 month old son loves this book and has since he was little. He loves the cadence of my voice as I read the clever rhyming story and he loves the pictures. However for younger children like him this book is also available in a board book format. Just search amazon for bear snores on board book.
My little boy loves it. 2008-06-22
This book was given to us when our boy was born and it's been a favorite for his two years of life. We've given this as a gift now many times.
Awesome 2008-06-18
This book is one of our favorites. Great, original verse, lots of cute animals, and a repeating phrase make our 2-year-old pay attention. The other "Bear" books don't seem as original to me. We give this book as gifts, and everyone loves it!
just love it. 2008-06-13
i love reading this aloud. my 3 yo and i love love love this book. it's funny and cute! finally! a story and words as cute as the pictures! yea for storybooks with a backbone!
Love all of the bear books 2008-05-08
Husband bought for out daughter (almost 3) about 5-6 months ago and they are her favorite. I went and bought the rest from amazon. Wonderful books!!!!
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