Little Bear doesn't want to go to sleep, so he tries everything he can think of to distract his father, and in the end it's an exhausted dad who falls asleep!

'Michael Foreman deserves all the applause he gets.' Independent

'Michael Foreman is deservedly in the first rank of children's illustrators with his mastery of brilliant watercolours.'
Sunday Times

Creators

Michael Foreman is one of the most talented and popular creators of children's books today. He has won the Kate Greenaway Medal two times and has been the UK nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Award twice. His highly acclaimed books are published all over the world. He is married and has three sons. He divides his time between St Ives in Cornwall and London.

Reviews

A great gift for Father’s Day

Books for Keeps

A sweet concept with a nice ending

Irish Times

A positive, reassuring book, that’s perfect for sending them off to sleep feeling safe and loved

The Bookbag

A lovely bedtime story that warms the cockles of your heart

EYE

Foreman’s watercolour illustrations are as alluring as ever

Red Reading Hub

A sweet bedtime story

Bookwitch

Stunning . . . bright and colourful, infused with light in Michael Foreman’s characteristic style

Carousel

A lovely reversal of roles played out in characteristic warm, playful Foreman double-page spreads

The School Librarian

Beautiful illustrations enhance this wonderful message of enduring love.

Creative Steps

Beautifully expansive illustrations.

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