Old Bear

An old bear settles into his cave for winter sleep and dreams he's a cub again, wandering through summer, fall, winter, and spring before waking to a world as beautiful as his dream.

For the child who needs a slow, soft landing before sleep, this is a book that breathes at the pace of a held breath and a long exhale.

• Big idea: Growing old doesn't mean losing the wonder of being young — it can live on in dreams and memory.
• Vibes: Quiet, dreamy, tender, softly seasonal.

• respond well to a slow, gentle bedtime rhythm
• love stories about the changing seasons
• enjoy soft, dreamlike illustrations
• are working on settling calmly into sleep

• Story & imagination: What do you think Old Bear saw first when he dreamed he was a cub again?
• Seasons: Which season in Old Bear's dream would you most like to visit — summer, fall, winter, or spring?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think Old Bear felt when he finally woke up and saw the real world outside his cave?
• Real-life connection: Have you ever had a dream so nice you wanted to stay asleep a little longer?
• Imagination: If you could dream about being little again for one day, what would you want to do?