John Prater is a genius.
This is my very favorite Baby Bear book, and I use it constantly for library storytimes.
The expressions and body-language of the bears are priceless, and the illustrations are done with soft edges and muted colors, yet they somehow stay vibrant and interesting.
Baby Bear is a handful, and Grandbear (I love that name) just wants to take a nap in his hammock. Baby Bear wants to play!
Poor Grandbear. But like the loving bear that he is, he patiently and tolerantly plays with blocks, in the sandbox, and even gets a chore done. In the end, he ends up happily snoring in his hammock, Baby Bear snuggled alongside.
All of the Baby Bear books are perfect for winding-down storytimes or before bedtime, because there is no drama, no crisis, no fears brought up to be dealt with - they're very positive and sweet.
There are wonderful children's books which do deal with drama or fears, but it's good to have beautiful options on the sedate side as well.
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