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Harold Hates to Hibernate

by Vern Kousky
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In the sweet and charming follow-up to the beloved picture book Harold Loves His Woolly Hat, little bear Harold is NOT ready to to go to sleep—and, just like kids everywhere, he makes every attempt to stay awake.
Harold loves the springtime flowers. And spending time with friends on summer days. In the fall, he loves the bright, bold colors. But now winter is coming, and Harold will have to go to sleep...only he really doesn't want to. 
Harold is determined to stay awake. So, with help from his friends the crows, he tries everything—from filling his belly with delicious berries to wearing cozy pajamas to keep him warm. Finally, snow starts to fall, and Harold finds he needs to rest his eyes, just for a minute. When he finally dozes off, the crows return—with his woolly hat—to snuggle up for some winter rest.
All kids will see themselves reflected in this sweet, cozy read aloud about bears (ahem, kids) who are NOT ready to go to sleep.

  • Creators

  • Series

    A Harold the Bear Story

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    October 29, 2024

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9780593712351
    Kindle restrictions

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Kirkus

      August 1, 2024
      Worried his crow friends will forget him when he hibernates, Harold refuses to let himself fall asleep. Harold hopes the fall days he spends with his pals will never end, but each day shortens "until it's dark before playtime has even begun." When the other bears remind Harold that it's almost time for hibernation, he decides to find a way to stay awake. With the crows by his side supporting him, Harold tries to fight off his sleepiness, to no avail. Although this follow-up toHarold Loves His Woolly Hat (2018) expands on the relationship between Harold and the crows, familiarity with the first book isn't necessary to enjoy the sequel--and readers will be happy to see that there's more give-and-take this time. Expressive and dynamic watercolor, pencil, and pen illustrations accompany this gentle story about life transitions and long-lasting friendships. Each time Harold thinks of a new idea to stay awake, the crows fly away. Page turns build suspense, but they always return with a gift to help Harold, who declares with escalating emphasis that he doesn't need to hibernate. This paired repetition lends itself to audience engagement during storytime and creates a satisfying narrative arc. As Harold finally accepts that he needs sleep, the resolution offers reassurance without dismissing his emotional journey. Sweet and soothing.(Picture book. 3-6)

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  • English

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