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Can't You Sleep Little Bear?

By Martin Waddell
Illustrated by Barbara Firth

This classic picture book has been reissued to coincide with the publication of "Sleep Tight, Little Bear", a new book in the series!

Little Bear can’t sleep. He’s frightened of the dark, even with the Biggest Lantern of Them All at his bedside. But Big Bear finds an ingenious way to reassure him.

  • Winner of the Smarties Book Prize and the Kate Greenaway Medal.

About the author

Martin Waddell is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest living writers of books for children. He has won many awards for his work, including the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2004. Martin lives in Northern Ireland.

About the illustrator

Barbara Firth has illustrated numerous picture books by Martin Waddell. She has previously won the Kate Greenaway Medal and lives in West Yorkshire.

Awards

1988: Nestle Children's Book Prize (Smarties Award)

Under 5 category and Overall Winner - Winner

1988: Kate Greenaway Medal

Winner

ISBN: 9781844284917
Imprint: Walker Books
Distributor: TL Distribution in Australia & Macmillan Publishers in New Zealand
Binding: Paperback
Release Date: May 1, 2005
Dimensions: 210 x 260mm, 32pp
Stock Status: Backlist title
Australian RRP: $15.95
New Zealand RRP: $17.99
Stock Level: In Stock

Last updated on 05/10/07 at 08:27:47
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