The Bedtime Bear

What do our readers think of The Bedtime Bear? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the funny rhymes, colourful animal adventures and interactive flaps, wheels and tabs. They especially like sharing the book at bedtime and joining in with Bear’s journey home.

What does the Pageticker team say about The Bedtime Bear?

A wonderfully bonkers bedtime adventure, packed with jaunty rhymes, unexpected animal encounters and plenty of flaps, wheels and tabs to keep little hands busy. Ian Whybrow’s playful text and Axel Scheffler’s lively, detail-filled illustrations make it especially good for sharing aloud, although grown-ups may need to help with some of the more delicate interactive parts. A cheerful choice for toddlers who like their bedtime stories funny, busy and just a little bit daft.

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What is The Bedtime Bear about?

Tom's bear is on an adventurous journey to return home for bedtime. Along the way, Bear cycles through the jungle with a tiger, hitches a ride with a sheep in a jeep, and encounters other amusing scenarios. This interactive board book features witty rhymes and engaging flaps to lift on every page, making it a delightful read for young children.

About the author

Ian Whybrow is a much-loved British author who has written over 100 books for children. He is best known for creating the fun and adventurous 'Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs' series. Ian’s stories are full of excitement, laughter, and heart, making them favourites for children and their families everywhere.

Discussion ideas around The Bedtime Bear

Bear’s journey: Which part of Bear’s journey sounds the most exciting to you, and what would you do if you joined him?

Funny surprises: What makes the animals and places in the book funny, and which silly detail do you notice first?

Finding the way home: How do you think Bear feels while he is travelling, and what might help him feel safe?

Bedtime routines: What helps you get ready for bed, and how is your bedtime different from Bear’s?

Playing together: Bear meets lots of different animals on the way. What could they teach one another or do together?