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TPSC Book Club - Can't You Sleep Little Bear?

  • Writer: ThePositiveSleepCo
    ThePositiveSleepCo
  • Nov 18, 2024
  • 1 min read

A picture of Martin Waddell's charming book, Can't You Sleep Little Bear?

Join Big Bear and Little Bear as they navigate Little Bear's fear of the dark. This book is a wonderful exploration of a hugely relatable bedtime fear, the beauty of nighttime, and the endearing relationship between the two bears.


Described as 'the most perfect children's book ever written' Can't You Sleep Little Bear? is certainly a timeless classic. Beautifully illustrated this book reads like a warm hug. Not only do little ones love listening to it and often relate to the joyful Little Bear and his understandable bedtime anxiety, it's also a joy for parents and caregivers to share with them and I'm sure lots relate (or wish they did!) to the ever patient Big Bear.


This is a great read, especially if your little one is starting to feel afraid of the dark. Even better, if you liked this book there are a further four charming adventures in this Little Bear series.


Fun facts about author Martin Waddell

More about the illustrator Barbara Firth


Book details:

Can't You Sleep Little Bear

Martin Waddell

Illustrated by Barbara Firth

Walker Books Ltd., 1988


As always, no affiliations but do check the book out at your local library or independent bookseller to find a copy, the publisher's website will even help you find your nearest bookshop. If you're in the thick of a night feed/short on time the Amazon page is here

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