Bear Can't Sleep

Deep in a snowy forest, a bear who should be hibernating stays wide awake, so his worried animal friends gather to brew tea and sing lullabies to help him finally drift off.

For the kid who fights sleep every single night, this is a book about a bear who simply cannot settle down either — and needs his whole community to help him get there.

• Big idea: Friends show up for each other, even for something as ordinary as not being able to sleep.
• Vibes: Cozy, snowy, gentle, and full of rhyme

• love rhyming, sing-song text
• respond well to a calming bedtime routine
• enjoy stories with a full cast of animal friends
• are working on settling down for sleep

• Story & problem-solving: What are some of the things Bear's friends try to help him fall asleep?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think Bear's friends felt when they realized he was still awake?
• Real-life connection: What helps you fall asleep when you're having trouble settling down?
• Imagination: If you could brew a special tea or sing a lullaby for Bear, what would it be like?