Sleepyhead Bear

by Lisa Westberg Peters, Ian Schoenherr

It is a hot summer day, and Bear's eyes are droopy. But...BZZZZ pesky bugs are buzzing everywhere. What is a sleepy little bear to do?

Genres: Picture Books, Storytime, Childrens, Animals

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Lisa Westberg Peters is a children's author and poet from St. Paul, Minnesota. Her books often have a scientific focus.

Reviews

[Matthew · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a humorous rhyming picture book about a bear that only wants to be left alone long enough to take a nap will make young readers giggle. Unfortunately, buzzing insects make napping impossible for the young bear who grows increasingly frustrated. The lengths the bear goes to in order to get some peace are extraordinary. However, the story does culminate nicely for the overburdened bear.

[BiblioBeruthiel · Rating 2 out of 5]

I have a general dislike for rhyming books like this, which is just a personal preference.

[Holly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Illustrations are the cutest ever! <3

[Miss Lou · Rating 5 out of 5]

Added to our stack of bedtime favorites

[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story was very sweet, but I couldn't get into the cadence of the rhyme.

[Richard WSUV]

Published in 2006, this book would be useful, for young students, for bug or nature-themed curriculum.

[Tricia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Despite a pretty scary picture of the bear roaring at a family of raccoons, this title is appealing. A young bear's antics are shown on a hot summer day. Not sure that I have what it takes to take this one to a group...but worked well as an individual read.

[Edna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bugs are bugging bear so much that he's way too tired and getting irritable until he finally lands in a meadow where the bugs are softer and nicer and he begins to nod. Illustrations are a bit grotesque because the animals are a bit exaggerated.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

AUBREY

Super cute book. Kept my daughter's attention around 18 months of age - was a fave for months. Quick and fun read.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cute- maybe a spring or butterfly story?

[Jessica · Rating 1 out of 5]

Didn't hate it -- boring, unimaginative.

[Danie P. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good storytime for hibernations,bug, noise theme. Bear tries to sleep but the bugs keep making noise. He gets in difficult situations and usually with different types of animals.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a cute book that works well for a bug theme

[Nikki · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cute introduction to different kinds of bugs as experienced in ecosystem niches by a bear cub, short on solid content but sweet. Good for very little kids.

[Katy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet bedtime story about a baby bear's misadventures.