Are You Sure, Mother Bear?

In this tender picture book, Little Miss Bear faces the daunting prospect of hibernation, a long winter's sleep that fills her with anxiety. She worries about missing the beauty of the night sky, the joy of rolling on hills, and most profoundly, being separated from her Mother Bear. Through gentle dialogue and unwavering patience, Mother Bear addresses each of Little Miss's fears, offering comforting promises that everything she loves will be there when she wakes in the spring. This book is ideal for children aged 4-8 who are grappling with separation anxiety, fear of the unknown, or simply big changes. It provides a beautiful framework for discussing trust, the passage of time, and the enduring nature of love.

On the first night of winter, Little Miss Bear will not go to sleep. She simply refuses. "Winter is for sleeping," Mother Bear tells her. "But why, Mother?" Little Miss asks. "Because that s what bears do. All bears sleep, all winter long." All winter long is much too long for Little Miss Bear. She is going to miss her stars and her moon, and she is going to miss rolling on hills. Most of all, she is going to miss Mother Bear. But Mother finds a special way to assure her that they will all be there waiting for her the stars, the moon, the hills, and especially Mother Bear when she wakes in the spring.