Bedtime Little Bear

by John Lancer

Little Bear does not want to go to bed. He wants to keep playing. When Mother Bear and the forest animals call to him, he pretends he cannot hear. But the sun is sinking and soon it will be dark. Will Little Bear find his way home before night time comes? Find out in this magical, moonlit, bedtime story.

Genres: Childrens, Animals, Picture Books

24 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 31, 2012

Reviews

[Belinda · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars - English Ebook - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I read English picturebooks to my grandchild. He is 14 months and now he picks up easely another language. This beautiful collored picture book is I think now one of his favourits. I think the reason is not much text and Then the pictures are so collourful. 🦋🦋🦋

[Montzalee Wittmann · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Cute bedtime story

Bedtime Little Bear by John Lander is an adorable story with lots of animal creatures of the Forest and a little bear that seems too busy to listen. Very pretty art work.

[Ankit Saxena · Rating 3 out of 5]

Optional.

Could be better content but still for children it is quite okay because there isn't any moral which I believe must be in every story to any child.

[Connie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a cute story about a bear who wanted to continue to play outside after his mother called for him to come home. He ignored his mother's pleas three times. He didn't acknowledge his mother, but attributed her pleas to his different activities that he was doing. For example, he was playing near the river and his mother called him, he justified his disobedience by saying that it was the water running in the river. His friends tried to tell him that his mother was calling him and he ignored them as well. Finally, he acknowledged when night arrived that he should have listened to his mother and gone home when she told him to because he was lost and scared.

I liked the story because it had a life lesson in there: Always listen to your mother because they are only trying to look out for the child's best interests.

This story is good for children between the ages of 2-5. With a 3.5 star rating.

[S.A. Krishnan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful bedtime story of Little Bear who does not listen to mama who is calling him. Lovely read for kids.

[Carol Engler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute little book about a bear who doesn't listen to his mother to come home.
My only issue was the use of can instead of could. Had to be a grammar error. But how could you miss it??
"I don't think that can have been mother bear calling me "
I had to change that word for my granddaughter.

[Cristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a sweet and lovely children's story. I always enjoy delving into a bedtime story book, no matter how long or how short it may be.

Beautifully written and illustrated. I've bought in the Kindle version out of curiosity, as to how it looks. It left me speechless.

Kids will learn from this bedtime story that is important to listen to when parents call for them.

[Colleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet, little bedtime story about Little Bear who isn't ready to sleep. He is busy playing and can't seem to hear his Mama Bear calling him. After some more playing, Mouse and Squirrel encourage him to go this his mother. Finally, Little Bear gets tired and goes home and snuggles to sleep with his Mama Bear. Good night! :-)

[Alexandra Maia E Silva · Rating 5 out of 5]

A história como todas de crianças é simples e direta, as ilustrações são doces, mimosas, carinhosas. Adoro a maioria das ilustrações dos livros de crianças daí continuar a ler alguns por ano, não resisto

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ohh this was so cute! Perfect for bedtime.

[Sandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a cute, cuddly bedtime story which could also be used to encourage little ones to listen to their moms or dads, and come when called because they know when it will be dark. I liked that Moyher Bear hugged and snuggled baby bear when he did come home.\

A sweet, colourful book for little ones bedtime.

[Brooke · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book follows a little Bear who doesn’t want to go to bed, he wants to keep playing. When Mother Bear and the forest animals call to him, he pretends he can’t hear. But the sun is sinking and soon it will be dark. This bear is the perfect story for children who need to learn the rules and when to listen to their parents. The illustrations that go along with the story help enhance the images you see through the author's text.

[Ursula · Rating 4 out of 5]

 
Aw! Very sweet. :)
 

[Analisa Motta · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bedtime, Little Bear, is a story about a playful little bear that does not want to go to sleep. Little Bear loves to play, and although his mother keeps on calling him to come back home before it gets dark outside, Little Bear pretends he cannot hear her mom. He stayed all day playing with leaves and on top of logs. Mouse, a friend of Little Bear, tells him his mother is calling him to go back home. Little Bear didn’t want to stop playing; he was not tired at all! As the sun was setting to dawn, Little Bear climbs to a tree to watch the beautiful red and gold colors in the sky as other animals in the forest start to tell Little Bear that his mom was calling him to go back home. He still insisted he wanted to stay playing. Once he climbed down the tree, it was all dark. Still, Little Bear kept ignoring the fact he had to go back home. As he saw the moon and stars, Little Bear wishes he could hear the sound of momma bear calling him to come back home. He suddenly hears a tiny sound, which in fact, was momma bear trying to reach him out. Luckily, Little Bear made it back home with the help of his friends. Goodnight, he said, as his eyes started to close when hugged by his lovely momma bear.

The theme is that this story teaches children to always listen to their parents. Although sometimes we might feel like ignoring them, still, at the end of the day, they are right about everything and will always want to keep us safe. Therefore, we should listen to before it is too late.

I think this is a great story for little kids because it teaches the moral of hearing and listening to parents. When we are children, we tend to do whatever we want without thinking about the consequences, and that is what happened to Little Bear. The first time his mom tried to reach him out, he did not pay attention and look at how it turned out. Children need to read this type of story when little, so they are knowledgeable about how they have to respect their parents and always follow their rules.

I recommend this book for all the moms that feel the need to teach their children a lesson. For teaching a lesson that they should always hear out their parents, they don’t get into trouble or get lost like Little Bear. Besides, the illustrations are super cute, and it is incredibly well written.

[Tambi Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Bedtime Little Bear" is a delightful children's book penned by John Lancer, with enchanting illustrations by Rebecca Payne. The narrative centers around Little Bear, a character that embodies the universal reluctance of young children to go to bed, as he wishes to continue playing instead. Despite his mother's gentle calls at bedtime, Little Bear decides to ignore her, pretending not to hear. As he indulges in his playful antics, his woodland friends attempt to assist by reminding him of his mother's calls, yet he chooses to ignore them as well. The story unfolds with the setting sun casting a shadow over the forest, and Little Bear begins to realize he is losing his way. This tale of discovery and eventual realization serves as a gentle reminder of the importance of listening to one's caregivers and the natural order of bedtime routines. The narrative raises the question of whether Little Bear will manage to find his way home before darkness fully descends, creating a suspenseful yet comforting conclusion that is sure to captivate the imaginations of young readers.
"Bedtime Little Bear" is a charming and visually appealing book designed for children aged 1 to 4 years. John Lancer's storytelling, combined with Rebecca Payne's vivid watercolor illustrations, makes for a sensory-rich reading experience. The illustrations are filled with vibrant colors and lush scenery, which are bound to capture and hold the attention of young children, making it not just a story, but a visual journey. The book effectively balances simplicity with engaging content, making it an ideal choice for bedtime reading. Its gentle narrative and artistic style work in harmony to create a soothing atmosphere, perfect for lulling little ones to sleep. Overall, "Bedtime Little Bear" is a short yet sweet addition to any child's bookshelf, offering both entertainment and gentle lessons in listening and the comfort of home.
Book Rating:
Cover Design and Illustrations: 4.25/5.0 (eBook format)
Originality: 4.25/5.0
Structure/Story Quality: 4.75/5.0
Language Complexity: 5.0/5.0 (Based on Age Appropriateness)
Engagement Level: 5.0/5.0
Overall Average Rating: 4.65 /5.0 (Rating will be rounded up due to platforms not allowing partial ratings.)

[Lorelupin Acevedo (El Caldero Literario) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Este libro llego a mis manos por que si recordaran al inicio de la pandemia, algunas editoriales pusieron libros gratis en diferentes plataformas para poder leer y amazon tenia algunos y la verdad agarre cuantos pude y este fue uno de ellos, que debo decirles que es muy bonito y que me sorprendió en algunas cosas.

Empezando por que nunca había tenido la oportunidad de leer un foto cuento, si como lo están leyendo, yo me imaginaba que iba a ser un libro infantil ilustrado todo bonito, pero no, hasta la forma de leerlo fue interesante y diferente, por que es como si fuera un gran cuadro con una imagen y solo un párrafo o casi nada de texto y que leí de forma horizontal.

Aunque eso no te impide entender la historia, se entiende muy a la perfección y es una historia muy dulce, sobre un osito que esta jugando y en eso le habla su mamá para que regrese a casa por que ya es la hora de dormir, pero el quiere seguir jugando, aunque el llamado de su mamá se oye en todo el bosque por la misma razón un conejo y una ardilla le dicen al osito que su mamá lo anda buscando.

una historia infantil muy linda, que leí en un formato muy diferente y aunque fue en ingles, fue muy fácil entenderle, ya que al ser libro infantil se entiende muy fácil, ya desconozco si el libro sigue gratis en amazon, pero si tienen la oportunidad de leerlo háganlo, creo que vale la pena de lo bonito que es, aunque creo que si fuera una niña lo disfrutaría mucho mas.

Entrada completa en: http://calderoliterario7.blogspot.mx

[Belinda Vlasbaard · Rating 4 out of 5]

4,25 stars- English Ebook

Bedtime, Little Bear is an endearing story about loveable Little Bear, who, like all children, does not want to go to bed!

Little Bear is having so much fun playing! Several times he thinks he hears his mother calling him. But he convinces himself that he doesn’t really hear her, even though his little friends tell him they also heard her.

The story’s pictures of Little Bear and all the woodland creatures, plus the changing of time from twilight and dusk to nightfall, are charming, delightful and enchanting. I so enjoyed the fanciful, creative and whimsical illustrations; they make you want to join Little Bear in his playtime, and then give him a huge goodnight hug, too!

Bedtime, Little Bear perhaps could have been better if Little Bear received some type of consequence for his misbehavior. However, I feel it might detract from the story. Some precocious children, like my grandson, may question why nothing happened; in which case, this story turns into a good learning experience.

[AvidBibliophile · Rating 4 out of 5]

Adventurous Days Call for the Comforts of Home! 🐻

With all of the swishing breezes, rustling leaves, trickling streams, and snores of contentment, the author’s chosen rhetoric makes this tale a great bedtime story for sure. The plot features many colorful illustrations, and most of the page edges exhibit a whimsical border of butterflies, flowers, moons, stars, snails, and woodland creatures like owls and hedgehogs. Throughout the succinct collection of pages, bear cubs, mice, and squirrels frolic together in universal harmony, and the nature setting provides a perfect backdrop for the wild imaginations of sleepy young minds. I did encounter a couple of typos with inconsistent verb tense and capitalization, but this concise story was worth the quick read, and I’d recommend it for children in the target age range of 2-6 years!

[Texas · Rating 4 out of 5]

John Lancer, Bedtime, Little Bear - This is our first read by this author. My 3- and 5-year-old g-gdaughters were happy with this story.

We all enjoyed the artwork and each page was a work of art. All the animals were cute, real heartstrings pullers. We spent time looking at all the details on each page. Although the little bear was naughty, he was engaged in good activities. Little Bear was not corrected for his naughtiness by his mother.

I did not like can being used in place of could; Mouse having commas around his name; and Squirrel not being uppercase. I was not able to enlarge the pages on my phone to see everything better. 4*

[Reena Bhojwani · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good bedtime story

This book will make a wonderful bedtime story for three reasons!
First, the narrative is smooth and the words roll off the tongue effortlessly.
Second, the illustrations and the border (haven’t seen those in a long time!) have intricate details for little kids to enjoy and spend time with to pick up some clues.
Third, the actual story has a beautiful moral that’s obvious but not preachy (and this is hard to achieve). I’d recommend this to parents of 3-6 year-olds.

[Sandy S · Rating 3 out of 5]

BEDTIME, LITTLE BEAR by John Lancer is a children's bedtime story book about 'Little Bear'.

It's time for bed but Little Bear doesn't want to go bed so he continues on his adventures in the forest watching the other animals at sunset, looking at the night sky as the stars appear until he realizes his mother is looking for him.

BEDTIME, LITTLE BEAR is a sweet story for the young and young at heart, meant to be read to the child . The images are colorful yet soft (easy on the eyes); the story is imaginative.

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[C Exley Books (Cassandra) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just read this with my five year old son and two year old daughter.

This is an adorable story with lots of animal creatures of the Forest and a little bear that seems too busy to listen. This story is good for children between the ages of 2 and 5.

All questions answered by my son (Nicholas).

Do you like this book?
Nicholas said "Yes"

What do you think of the cover?
Nicholas said "Cool"

Do you want me to read it again?
Nicholas said "Yes"

[Sally · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a cute picture book about a bear who doesn't want to go home when his mother calls him. He wants to play outside and have fun so he ignores her and the other animals who tell him that Mother Bear is calling for him to go home. The illustrations are very pretty and well done. The story is simple and easy for young kids to understand. This is a good book for little ones who are ages 2-5. It has a good moral about listening to your mother.

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bedtime Little Bear is a beautifully illustrated bedtime story about a little bear that was playing at bedtime and didn't want to stop playing although he heard his mother calling him. When I read it to my granddaughter that is difficult to get to bed because she likes to play until she drops; she said, "Little bear is just like me." She now asks for Bedtime Little Bear for her bedtime story often and then goes to sleep with less fuss than usual.

[Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

A nicely illustrated little book about a baby bear not listening to anyone on account of he wants to play and have fun --- get lost until night time wishing he hadn't ignored all who had been calling for him ---- with the help of his friends, his mother finds him, hauls him home and off to be he goes!

[Debi Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

GREAT BOOK FOR CHILDREN!! MARVELOUS MORAL TOO!!!

This is a fantastic book! Perfect for little ones bedtime. I think it is a parent's type of book because of the moral in the story. If you stress the importance of the moral, your little one(s) will grasp it, I promise you!! This book is a keeper you can read at nap or bedtime!

[Sophie Narey (Bookreview- aholic) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a cute sweet story

Aw this was such a cute book! Great to read as a bear time story for very young children, it's super sweet. The illustrations in the book are perfect as they are loud bright and in your face but calm and subtle colours to go with the story, if you are looking for a quick bedtime story for your little one maybe try this one!

[Syida Mrs Nick · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book really attract my daughter. Even I just can see black and white without colour (coz read on my kindle), but the story growing is so well. I like how the little bear going through path by path and how the little bear have fun all day long.

With small added character make the story more interesting and never be bored. And the ending really make my daughter sleepy.

[Pooja Banga · Rating 3 out of 5]

Little Bear doesn’t want to go to bed. He wants to keep playing. When Mother Bear and the forest animals call to him, he pretends he can’t hear. He is a naughty kid who doesn't want to go to sleep and his mother is going mad ...

It will give you good sleep If you take along it with hot milk😃

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great bedtime story

Me and my kids all love this story. Such a cute story about a little bear that didn't want to stop playing and go home when his mother called him but then soon found fairness dark out and he had to find his way home.