Bear's All-Night Party

Have you ever wanted to play when no one else did? On the night of the full moon, Bear wants to celebrate, but none of his friends are interested. The birds want to sleep. Porcupine doesn't get the point. Moose thinks it just won't work. But their lack of interest doesn't stop Bear. Undaunted, he distributes invitations, sweeps the clearing, prepares the food, and rests up for his party, even if it's going to be a party of one. Fortunately, it doesn't take long for his music and song to draw in a hesitant Dad Fox with his brood of fox cubs. By the time the moon rises, all of the animals, birds, and insects from the field and forest are singing and dancing under a full moon. Bill Harley's unique ability to blend a story's narrative into the structure of a song, combined with Melissa Ferreira's beautifully detailed, acrylic paintings makes Bear's All Night Party an instant classic. This original story encourages us to stop and celebrate the here-and-now, rather than wait for opportunities that may never arrive. As Bear is fond of saying, "You never know what might happen."

Author: Bill Harley
Publisher: August House Publishers
Published: 09/07/2020
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
ISBN: 9781947301672
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 101046 / Bear's All-Night Party

About the Author
Bill Harley Bio: Bill began singing and storytelling in 1975 while still in college. His work has influenced a generation of children, performing artists and educators. Bill's songs are joyous, direct and honest. His stories are filled with the details of daily life - all told and sung from his slightly "off-center" point-of-view. He uses song and story to paint a vibrant and hilarious picture of growing up, schooling and family life. His work spans the generation gap - reminding us of our common humanity while challenging us to be our very best selves. Bill's trademark wit and wisdom can also be found in his picture books and children's novels. His work has received numerous awards from a range of prestigious organizations including: Grammy Awards, Bank Street School of Education, Green Earth Book Award, Kid's Books of the Year, Notable Trade Books for Young People, American Bookseller Pick of the Lists, Newsweek's "Best Kids' Books of the Year", NCSS/CBC Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies, and the Elementary School Library Collection.