Good Night, Baby Bear

Baby Bear

by Frank Asch

Winter is coming and Mama Bear has found the perfect spot for hibernating. But Baby Bear doesn’t want to go to sleep. First he wants a snack. Then he wants a drink. And now he wants the moon! What is loving, but very sleepy, Mama Bear to do?

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fiction, Animals, Family

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Frank Asch is an American children's writer, best known for his Moonbear picture books.

Asch published his first picture book, George's Store, in 1968. The following year he graduated from Cooper Union with a BFA. Since then he has taught at a public school in India, as well as at a Montessori school in the United States, conducted numerous creative workshops for children. He has written over 60 books, including Turtle Tale, Mooncake, I Can Blink and Happy Birthday Moon. In 1989 he wrote Here Comes the Cat! in collaboration with Vladimir Vagin. The book was awarded the Russian National Book Award and was considered the first Russian-American collaboration on a children's book.

Asch lived in Somerville, New Jersey where he and his wife home-schooled their son Devin.

He currently lives in Vermont with his wife, Jan.

Reviews

[معصومه توکلی · Rating 3 out of 5]

امان از این بچّه خرس های بی خوابِ بهانه گیر!
این یکی سرسلسله شان بود!
:)

[کیه!؟ · Rating 2 out of 5]

بسم الله
یعنی قشنگ حال مامان خرسی را میفهمم!
حتی موقع خواندنش برای پسرک نگران بودم نکند از فردا شب بگوید: «مامان! من ماه میخوام!»
تلاش های یک مادر خوابالو برای خواباندن بچه ای که نمیخواهد بخوابد...

[Sonya Feher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mother Bear takes Baby Bear to sleep in a cave for the winter but Baby Bear needs everything he's used to having to go to sleep. Though Mother Bear is exhausted and exasperated, she complies with Baby Bear's requests because he's only asking for what he's always had. When he asks for the moon, Mother Bear asks the moon itself for help. What a kind mother and a lucky child. If you've got a kid who loves the moon, you've got to read this book.

[DivaDiane SM · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although it didn't say anything about hibernation and why the Bears were going to sleep all winter, it's still a very enjoyable book with a sweet ending.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good bedtime book - the baby tries to go through his bedtime routine in a different environment.

[Sharon McCague · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kept the story hour kids' (ages 2 -4 ) attention. Lovely way to mix a child's difficulty falling asleep and hibernation.

[سیده فاطمه مطهری · Rating 3 out of 5]

بهانه‌گیری های رو اعصاب و بامزه بچه ها از زبون یه خرس کوچولو
خدا صبر بده به والدین :))

[Sang Cast · Rating 3 out of 5]

امروز خواهرم این کتاب را برایم خواند
و این‌طور توضیح داد که: «خیلی سطحی بود، اما نقاشیای ساده و بامزه‌ای داره!»

من هم به همین گفته اکتفا می‌کنم و این بار طومارنویسی نمی‌کنم!!!

[dylanfofylan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Baby bears father musta been Columbo with all those "... and one more thing"s

[Thia Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is one of my favorites! Its endearing story shows the love between a mom and a baby bear as they get ready to hibernate for the winter. They both go out of their way to make sure they both have what they need.

[Katherine Fountain · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yet another great book by Frank Asch with fun characters including the moon and a deeper meaning. Mother bear and her baby bear are going to hibernate for the winter yet it is in a new and different location for baby bear. Baby bear wants certain things to make him feel more comfortable. Mother bear even asks the moon for help and they end up falling asleep. This story would be great for bedtime or a first time sleepover at a camp or friend's house.

[Tricia Douglas · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've always liked Frank Asch's books and stories. This one I bought to give to my 17 month granddaughter. It's time for Bear to go into hibernation with his mom. But he can't go to sleep and makes requests for his usual snack, water, and then the moon. With his simple and bold illustrations, the book is perfect. Bear finally gets everything he needs, plus of course, a final goodnight kiss from his Mama. Very cute and tender for all young children to have read before bedtime.

[Pynteya Bate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story about the Mama Bear and Baby Bear who went to the cave to sleep through the winter. Baby Bear has a rough time adjusting to a cave, but with the help and love from his mother, he finally goes to sleep. I did read to my 1st grade class when we were talking about the Winter time. They love it.

[Kristin Hamrock · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is about a bear who is going through his nighttime routine in a different environment because he and his mother are hibernating. Even though the mother is exhausted, she complies, because she knows that is what Baby Bear is used to. It is a great book to read right before bedtime.

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mama and baby bear are heading to a cave for their long winter's nap, but baby bear has a hard time sleeping because he's hungry, then thirsty, and then needs the moon. It's very sweet how Mama Bear gets all of these things for him and then he can finally fall asleep. Precious little story.

[Anthony Pate]

This is a great book that not only tells a good story, but also teaches students about bears and hibernation. While it is a fairly simple explanation, it still establishes the basic idea that the teachers can then expand on.

[Meaghan Rockwood · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a cute book that could help introduce students to hibernation. I didn't think it was super educational though. More of a feel good book with a happy ending. Cute pictures though and a decent book overall

[Theresa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good Night, Baby Bear
Asch, Frank
talking about love and good night a good early reader

[Akira · Rating 4 out of 5]

Frank Asch has a youtube profile, and has the story of this book sung to the notes at the back. It is the most soulful lullaby ever!

[Angeles Otaño · Rating 5 out of 5]

This also was a very good Toddler time book. I've probably read it more times but two for now is fine.