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About The Book
2019 Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year in Spanish
Bear finds out there's no place like home when it's time for bed in this bedtime picture book for young readers.
When Bear can’t sleep, he goes on an adventure and discovers the wonders of New York City—a parade, Central Park, hot dogs, and more! But when he finally gets tired and looks for a place to rest . . . he learns why it’s called the city that never sleeps. What’s a bear to do? Caroline Nastro’s gentle adventure and Vanya Nastanlieva’s engaging illustrations, available now in Spanish, are sure to comfort and delight!
"Beginning with an adventure and ending with a soporific scene, here’s a satisfying bedtime book with broad appeal."- Carolyn Phelan, Booklist on The Bear Who Couldn't Sleep
"Cuddle up with this Bear and his pillow for a just-right bedtime story."- Kirkus Reviews on The Bear Who Couldn't Sleep
Bear finds out there's no place like home when it's time for bed in this bedtime picture book for young readers.
When Bear can’t sleep, he goes on an adventure and discovers the wonders of New York City—a parade, Central Park, hot dogs, and more! But when he finally gets tired and looks for a place to rest . . . he learns why it’s called the city that never sleeps. What’s a bear to do? Caroline Nastro’s gentle adventure and Vanya Nastanlieva’s engaging illustrations, available now in Spanish, are sure to comfort and delight!
"Beginning with an adventure and ending with a soporific scene, here’s a satisfying bedtime book with broad appeal."- Carolyn Phelan, Booklist on The Bear Who Couldn't Sleep
"Cuddle up with this Bear and his pillow for a just-right bedtime story."- Kirkus Reviews on The Bear Who Couldn't Sleep
About The Illustrator
Vanya Nastanlieva was born in 1979 and grew up in Bulgaria. She studied textiles and fashion before getting a BA in Book and Graphic Design from the National Academy of Art in Sofia, Bulgaria. She received her MA in Children's Book Illustration from Cambridge School of Art, England. She currently lives in Cambridge, England, with her husband, Martin, and a little daughter, Aleksandra. This is her first book for NorthSouth Books.
Product Details
- Publisher: NorthSouth Books (October 2, 2018)
- Length: 32 pages
- ISBN13: 9780735843349
- Grades: P - 2
- Ages: 4 - 8
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Raves and Reviews
"Appealing, comical illustrations juxtapose the clamor and wakefulness of the city and the growing sleepiness of the sightseeing bear in this warm, just-right bedtime story."
– The Horn Book guide
"Beginning with an adventure and ending with a soporific scene, here’s a satisfying bedtime book with broad appeal."
– Booklist
"Cuddle up with this Bear and his pillow for a just-right bedtime story."
– Kirkus Reviews
"A first-rate debut that deserves a spot on storytime shelves to share with little bears everywhere."
– School Library Journal
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- Book Cover Image (jpg): El osito que no se podía dormir Trade Paperback 9780735843349
