Bear Snores On [Import] [Board book]

Karma Wilson (Author), Jane Chapman (Illustrator)

Product Details

• Board book: 34 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Childrens Books (October 3, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416904883
• ISBN-13: 978-1416904885
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 5.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (162 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,472,135 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best in rhyming picture books, January 2, 2002

By 

Donna B. (Bridgeton, MO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bear Snores On (Hardcover)

Bear Snores On is Ms. Wilson's first picture book and it is WONDERFUL! Written in flowing, musical rhyme, the structure is flexible, never stilted, to allow the story to unfold as it should. Clever word choices add to the feel of the story, be it the cold winter with "fluff-cold snow" or the animals sharing food and fun ("They tweet and they titter. They chat and they chitter."). A recurring refrain tells us that "The bear snores on" while other woodland creatures gather in his cave to escape the winter weather and end up having quite a party. Jane Chapman's cute illustrations will hold the attention of young listeners as will the story, the word choices, onomatopoeia ("And they nibble and they munch with a chew, chomp, crunch!"), and the refrain, which little ones will love to say along with the reader. And the twist at the end will always bring a smile. This is a book that everyone will want to read over and over again. I'm already looking forward to Ms. Wilson's next book, Moose Tracks, which is due out later this year. Hooray, Karma!

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book to read, play and read again!, November 22, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Bear Snores On (Hardcover)

I first saw this book in a Discovery Toys catalog and love the fact that I saved more than $5 buying it on Amazon.com

This is the MOST wonderful book. It is our bed-time story every night and my 2 year old knows it by heart. She has learned all of the animals, the noises they make (chew chomp crunch) and shouts BEAR SNORES ON at every page!

This book is beautifully illustrated, simple enough for a toddler but detailed enough for Mom and & Dad to enjoy!

BUY THIS BOOK, you will NOT be disapointed!
We can't wait for Bear Wants More which is due out soon!

22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More than what the words say, June 11, 2002

By 

Dawn Kessinger (Lima, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bear Snores On (Hardcover)

While the winter storm rages, bear snores on. Guest after guest arrives in bear's lair, and bear STILL snores on. The story is funny (and has a moment of sadness) without losing meaning. Another delight of the book is the text - not just what the words are saying, but the way the letters are CAPITALIZED and sometimes bold-print, or smaller than the normal type. This really highlights the emphasis on the emotions or activities of the animals, including the bear (whose snoring seems to get louder as the activities around him become more animated). The story seems "just right" - kind of like Goldilocks finding the right bed to sleep in - and the full-page illustrations are great attention-keepers. A book kids will want to read again and again.