記得那隻太過害羞，想交朋友卻把動物們瞪跑的盯盯熊嗎？嚴冬在即，理應冬眠的牠卻怎麼也睡不著，大熊試著模仿其他動物的睡覺方式，卻徒勞無功…誰能來幫幫牠呢？Bear is back! The lovable hero of Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted The Bear who Stared is getting into more scrapes in this irresistible follow-up title from Duncan Beedie.Winter is approaching and it's time for Bear to have a nice long sleep . . . but the more he tries to get to sleep, the more AWAKE he feels. So he decides to copy his forest friends who seem to doze off without any trouble: he sings in the trees like Blackbird, burrows underground like Badger, and even hangs upside down from his cave-roof like a bat. But nothing works - until wise Frog shows him how to relax, and soon the forest is reverberating with his snores!A perfect bedtime story which will strike a chord with all parents of fidgety, wriggly, wide-awake children!A follow-up to the bestselling Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted The Bear Who StaredChildren will engage with the lovable bear who doesn't quite get thing
In this cozy bedtime story, follow a child and his grandma through a winter landscape to explore how the Earth goes to sleep for winter. Spot the sleeping animals as the tale unfolds, then learn about their hibernation habits from the information pages at the end. Co-authors Sean Taylor (picture book author) and Alex Morss (ecologist, journalist, and educator) offer a gentle introduction to the concept of hibernation.In the frosty, quiet forest, the snow blankets the ground and the trees have shed their leaves. Where have all the animals gone? Are they asleep too? In each cutaway scene, see what the child cannot - that underground below his feet are dens with sleeping creatures, and within the hollow trunks of trees, animals are nesting. After the story, annotated illustrations explain the hibernation facts for each animal and what they will do when they wake up for spring.Cozy up as you expand your and your child's knowledge of the natural world.
Longlisted for Blue Peter Book Awards 2022Dive into the weird and wonderful world of sleep, from the science behind dreams to a peek into animal sleeping habits, in this incredible book for children aged 7 to 9. We spend about 26 years of our lives sleeping, but how much do you really know about what happens when your head hits the pillow? Flick through the charming illustrated pages and discover:- What is sleep, and why do we need it?- Who's still awake across the globe when you are tucked up in bed?- The history of sleep, including the evolution of the bed and the significance of dreams in myths and legends- How does sleep differ in the animal kingdom? From polyphasic sleeping lions and nocturnal raccoons to birds high in the sky and whales in the ocean- What happens to plants when the sun sets?- Practical tips and tricks to help you improve your bedtime routineThe Magic of Sleep answers all your questions about what goes on in your head when you snooze, including the difference betw
This charming book explains the dos and don'ts for a good night's sleep. Discover what siestas are for, how sea otters sleep and why the dark doesn't need to be scary.
Some animals do things just like you ... while others are very different! Compare how YOU move, sleep, eat, wash, keep warm, dance, and much more, with creatures from all over the world in this fun, interactive book. A wonderful way for children aged 3+ years to learn about animals and celebrate differences and similarities.
Tiny Mouse is wide awake. He curls and twirls, he flips and flops and he snuggles and huggles - but still he can't sleep. Luckily his Grandma knows just how to help soothe him... The perfect book to s
Minibeast fans will quickly become minibeast experts with this informative, inventive and entertaining take on an animal book! Do you know all there is to know about minibeasts? Bees die when they sting you, centipedes have 100 legs and cockroaches are indestructible, right? Well, this book is here to show you that you're WRONG! But don't worry, there are so many minibeasts out there it's impossible to know everything about all of them . . .So, let's uncover the truth! From incredible insect architects to eating spiders in your sleep, discover how everything you think you know about creepy-crawlies is actually untrue in this in-depth, ingenious book with debunks many common myths about all kinds of minibeasts. With fascinating, friendly and easy-to-understand text written by zoologist Dr. Nick Crumpton and amazingly detailed colour artwork on every page, this beautifully produced hardback gift book with an stunning tactile cover will impress insect fans of any age.Also available in thi
