Description: In the middle of the night, a strange noise wakes Little Bear from his sleep. He listens quietly... "Grrrrrrr... Pooh! Grrrrrrrrr... Poooh!" The scary sound keeps getting louder. What in the world could it be? This is another wonderful collaboration from Keith Faulkner and Jonathan Lambert, the creators of the bestselling pop-up book The Wide-Mouthed Frog. Scared Little Bear brings to life, through delightful imagination, the anxious feelings a child experiences when going to bed alone. Meet this newly revised edition of a truly exceptional pop-up book, featuring an adorable character just like your own child, a fun twist ending, and bold, striking animal pop-ups. A Cheerful Story That Comforts Children Afraid of Sleeping Alone On a dark night, Little Bear, who had gone to sleep alone in his room, wakes up to a strange noise. The noise grows louder and louder, and frightening thoughts begin to fill Little Bear's mind. Could it be a hungry lion coming to catch him? Or maybe a terrifying gorilla? Every time Little Bear gets scared, he calls out for his father. But his father doesn't come, and the eerie noise—along with Little Bear's frightening imagination—only grows stronger. What could this sound possibly be? Who is making it? On this dark night, the frightened Little Bear looks just like children who are afraid to sleep alone. Most children fear going to sleep by themselves in their room—darkness is scary, and being apart from their parents is hard for them. Read Scared Little Bear to these children. Seeing Little Bear feel just as anxious as they do will help them process their own feelings, and the fun twist ending will bring a satisfying sense of relief and connection. A Picture Book Filled with a Child's Boundless Trust and Love for Their Parents Every time the strange noise grows louder and his fearful imagination runs wild, Little Bear calls for his father. The eerie sounds and frightening thoughts continue, but Little Bear never stops calling out for him—as if declaring that his father is the only one who can protect him in this scary situation. Even when his father doesn't come, Little Bear's feelings never waver, and he even sets out to find his father himself. Facing your fears head-on, as Little Bear does, takes tremendous courage. Yet Little Bear steps out of his room to find his father because he knows, deep down, that his father will always protect him. This is only possible because of the boundless trust and love he has for his parents. Take a look at Little Bear's face in the final scene of the book. After being frightened the whole time, when he's finally with his parents, his expression is so full of relief and trust that it will warm your heart. Just like the cozy blanket Little Bear clutches tightly on that dark, scary night, this book lets children feel the comforting, unwavering presence and love of their parents—something more reassuring than anything else. A Vivid Pop-Up Book Featuring Beautifully Detailed Animal Illustrations Scared Little Bear features a variety of animals. Children can meet their favorite animals—bears, lions, gorillas, elephants, and rhinos—each rendered with delicately detailed, lifelike illustrations. These animals are boldly brought to life as large pop-ups, so when you open the book, the fearsome animals leap out vividly from the page. With an animal pop-up jumping out on every page, readers will feel as though they've stepped right into Little Bear's frightening imagination. Once you see the lion's huge pop-up mane and sharp teeth, you'll understand exactly why Little Bear was so scared. Every page features a pop-up, so there's a delightful surprise waiting each time you turn the page. This book lets children enjoy beautifully detailed illustrations that capture each animal's unique characteristics, along with delicate pop-ups that spring open dramatically with every turn of the page.