Sleepover with Beatrice & Bear
Nancy Paulsen Books, 2014 | ISBN: 9780399256677
School Library Journal (Starred Review)
“The author of Little Dog Lost (Penguin, 2012) has another winner... Carnesi’s sweet illustrations perfectly capture the joys of friendship, the frustration of being left behind, and the satisfaction in making something for a friend. The spare text is an excellent complement to the lively illustrations... Sure to be a hit in every library.”
Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books
“This would work well as part of a unit or storytime on winter or hibernation, or as simply an affectionate portrait of friendship that accommodates personal differences.”
Kirkus Reviews
“In a gentle tale for the very young, a rabbit named Beatrice finds an ingenious way to share winter with her hibernating best friend, Bear. Winningly sweet.”
Horn Book
“Appealing ink, watercolor, and colored-pencil illustrations draw readers in with their energy and emotion, while plenty of white space and a variety of page layouts and perspectives provide strong pacing. The succinct text and illustrations work seamlessly together to tell the story with humor and feeling, using page turns to heighten drama. In this spirited look at friendship through the seasons, Beatrice ultimately finds a way to enjoy that long winter and include her sleeping friend Bear, too.”
Booklist
“Given the perennial demand for books to support classroom units on winter and hibernation, libraries may want to consider multiple copies of this pleasing picture book, an excellent read-aloud choice for preschool and kindergarten classes.”
Publisher's Weekly
“Carnesi (Little Dog Lost) is one of those authors who make storytelling appear effortless and intuitive while conveying a wealth of empathy, personality, and humor. There isn’t a wasted word in her text, and the watercolors brim with good will and just a touch of silliness. Her take on maintaining connection in the face of separation feels both timeless and very much of the moment.”
“The author of Little Dog Lost (Penguin, 2012) has another winner... Carnesi’s sweet illustrations perfectly capture the joys of friendship, the frustration of being left behind, and the satisfaction in making something for a friend. The spare text is an excellent complement to the lively illustrations... Sure to be a hit in every library.”
Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books
“This would work well as part of a unit or storytime on winter or hibernation, or as simply an affectionate portrait of friendship that accommodates personal differences.”
Kirkus Reviews
“In a gentle tale for the very young, a rabbit named Beatrice finds an ingenious way to share winter with her hibernating best friend, Bear. Winningly sweet.”
Horn Book
“Appealing ink, watercolor, and colored-pencil illustrations draw readers in with their energy and emotion, while plenty of white space and a variety of page layouts and perspectives provide strong pacing. The succinct text and illustrations work seamlessly together to tell the story with humor and feeling, using page turns to heighten drama. In this spirited look at friendship through the seasons, Beatrice ultimately finds a way to enjoy that long winter and include her sleeping friend Bear, too.”
Booklist
“Given the perennial demand for books to support classroom units on winter and hibernation, libraries may want to consider multiple copies of this pleasing picture book, an excellent read-aloud choice for preschool and kindergarten classes.”
Publisher's Weekly
“Carnesi (Little Dog Lost) is one of those authors who make storytelling appear effortless and intuitive while conveying a wealth of empathy, personality, and humor. There isn’t a wasted word in her text, and the watercolors brim with good will and just a touch of silliness. Her take on maintaining connection in the face of separation feels both timeless and very much of the moment.”
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