Little bear Harold is NOT ready to to go to sleep—and, just like kids everywhere, he makes every attempt to stay awake.(goodreads summary)
Harold loves everything about Fall. He loves eating from the apple trees and tasting a bit of honey from the bees. But what he loves the most is spending time with his friends the crows. As the days grow shorter and winter is on the way, the other bears are getting ready to hibernate. Harold worries that if he hibernates too his friends will forget him. So he is determined to do everything he can to stay awake a little while longer.
This is a charming follow-up to the picture book Harold Loves His Wolly Hat. It is a great story about transitioning from Autumn into the Winter Season and Harold's determination to avoid his long winter nap. It is reminiscent of kids refusing to go to sleep themselves and use stall tactics to stay up longer. The illustrations move from yellows and reds to various shades of grey, black and blue representing winters arrival. Text is easy for reading aloud and together with the illustrations would make a wonderful bedtime story. The ending is cute when he eventually gives in and the crows bring him a special gift. It is a gentle and soothing read perfect for cuddling up to on a cold winter evening. I think this is a "just right book" for ages 3-6.~
Title: Harold Hates to Hibernate
Author: Vern Kousky
Pub. date: October 2024, Random House
Genre; picture book
Hardcover, 40 pgs.
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