New Releases by Jane Chapman

Cozy up with Bear and these three beloved board books from bestselling duo Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman—now available in a boxed set!

Meet Bear. He lives in the forest with his friends Mouse, Hare, Mole, Wren, and others. Bear's friends try to wake him up from a long winter sleep, but he just snores on. When Bear is awake, he searches for something tasty to eat. But nothing's quite right. He wants more. Then Bear hears something clattering in the trees up above, and when he discovers who it is, he makes a new friend!

This boxed collection of three Classic Board Books starring the lovable, adorable Bear makes a perfect gift!

Cozy up with Bear and these three beloved board books from bestselling duo Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman—now available in a boxed set!

Bear may be the biggest animal in the forest, but sometimes he needs a little help from his friends. When Bear has the sniffles, his sweet friends come to his cave and make him feel better. One evening, Bear is lost and scared in the forest. But with the help of Hare, Mole, Owl, and a few others, he finds his way home! Then, when Bear has a loose tooth, his friends try to wiggle it out!

This boxed collection of three Classic Board Books starring the lovable, adorable Bear makes a perfect gift!

Pre-Level 1 Recognizing Words - Word repetition - Familiar words and phrases - Simple sentences Happy is a big, friendly dog. Honey is a little, playful kitten. Happy is digging a hole for his bone. Honey wants to help him. But Honey's kind of "help" is not what Happy needs

Dora the Hen is proud of her first eggs and wants to invite all her friends over to admire them. But Penny Pig is too busy with her wriggling piglets, and Daisy Dog's playing with her cute puppies. The more animals Dora visits, the more boring her eggs seem to be.

"The day before Christmas,
snuggled on his floor,
Bear sleeps soundly
with a great big snore...."
Bear's friends are determined to keep Bear awake for Christmas! So they wake Bear up and have him help them find a Christmas tree, bake cakes, hang up stockings, and sing Christmas songs. Bear stays up -- by discovering that giving is one of the best Christmas presents!
How a SURPRISE visit from someone very special gives Bear and his friends a Christmas to remember makes an enchanting holiday story for young readers. With Karma Wilson's memorable text and Jane Chapman's glowing illustrations, Bear Stays Up for Christmas is a book to cherish throughout the year.

It seems like Bear can sleep through anything. As a succession of animals enter his cave to escape the fierce storm, he continues to snore. Mouse makes a fire, Hare cooks popcom, Badger brings treats...They are having a great time. But when Bear wakes up and realises he's missed out on the fun, his visitors fear the worst. Can Bear be persuaded to join the party? This read-aloud rhyming story has fun, suspense and a happy ending with Chapman's absorbing illustrations perfectly depicting the companionship of the warm, cosy cave and the contrast with the wild storm outside.

What better way for Bear to say thanks, than to have a big dinner with all his friends!

Bear has come up with the perfect way to say thanks-a nice big dinner! When Bear decides to throw a feast, his friends show up one by one with different platters of delicious food to share. There's just one problem: Bear's cupboards are bare! What is he to do?
     Karma Wilson's playful text and Jane Chapman's charming illustrations bring to life this celebration of family and friendship. Young readers will delight in discovering the special gift Bear has to share.

When springtime comes, in his warm winter den a bear wakes up very hungry and thin!

Bear comes out of hibernation and he's VERY hungry.
He eats everything in sight--but he still wants more!
Bear's friends finally help him satisfy his HUGE hunger by throwing him a surprise birthday party.

Bear's adventures (like being too fat to fit through the doorway) will entertain and delight young readers.