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"Geese are calling, a chilly wind is blowing, and the sky is turning gray. Winter is on its way. For Mama Bear and Small Bear, that means it's time to tuck into their den for a long sleep. But Mouse is scurrying by, and Chipmunk is still gathering nuts beside the lake. And look at Hare and Skunk, still romping through the leaves! Why can't Small Bear stay up, too? To each question, Mama Bear responds with the coziest of answers, finally painting a dreamy picture of the brightening colors and new adventures that will greet Small Bear in the spring. But first comes sleep, in this irresistible invitation to drowsy little cubs everywhere." --Provided by publisher.
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Dianne White; Illustrated by Ramona Kaulitzki
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This soft, reassuring tale is ideal for teaching seasonal changes as well as the need for transitions.
—School Library Journal
Simple, quiet illustrations executed in a soft, elegant, swirling style trace the transition from tawny autumn’s bareness to early winter’s silvery wonderland. . . . Reassuring, inviting bedtime fare.
—Kirkus Reviews
It’s a book to prepare children for bed, but it’s also a guide to enjoying rest while reflecting upon past or future adventures.
—WORLD Magazine
