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40 pp.
| McElderry |
January, 2002 |
TradeISBN 0-689-83187-0$$16.00
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Illustrated by
Jane Chapman.
"In a cave in the woods, / in his deep, dark lair, / through the long, cold winter / sleeps a great brown bear." On a stormy night, while Bear snoozes soundly, Mouse and a few other forest animals congregate in Bear's den for shelter. Soon they're eating popcorn, drinking tea, and having a party while "the bear snores on." The rhyming text is forced at times, but the vibrant acrylic paintings are engaging.