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| the cranky bear story: The Very Cranky Bear , 2018-02-27 Moose, Lion, Zebra and Sheep take shelter in a cave on a cold and rainy day, only to realize that a bear is there. The bear roars loudly and says that he is trying to sleep. Not understanding why the bear is so cranky, the other animals come up with ways to cheer him up. Moose finds antlers for him, Lion gives him a mane, and Zebra paints on stripes. Is there anything the four well-meaning friends can do to help the bear sleep? |
| the cranky bear story: The Very Hungry Bear Nick Bland, 2017-12-26 Nick Bland's bestselling The Very Hungry Bear is now available in board book! Bear is back...and he's very, very hungry! Bear is trying to fish, but instead of food, he only manages to catch . . . a polar bear? The poor bear is lost and his ice floe is rapidly melting. The polar bear makes a deal: he'll give Bear a pile of fish in return for a new home. Bear takes his new friend on a tour, and finally they find the just-right home for an ice-loving bear. The Bear we all fell in love with in The Very Cranky Bear and The Very Itchy Bear is just as delightful as always -- and much less cranky with the promise of food on the horizon! This new story features the same bold, clever illustrations and catchy rhyming text that made Nick Bland's first two Bear books instant favourites. Told with his characteristic humour and wit, The Very Hungry Bear is both an endearing tale of friendship and a subtle message about preserving our environment. |
| the cranky bear story: The Very Itchy Bear Nick Bland, 2015-06-01 In The Very Cranky Bear, Bears cave was invaded by four playful animals. In The Very Itchy Bear there is just one creature bothering him: a persistent flea. Bear tries to get away but Flea just wont leave him alone. When Bear finally gets rid of Flea, he finds that he misses him and a new friendship is born. Now in reader format perfect for beginning readers! |
| the cranky bear story: The Very Brave Bear Nick Bland, 2016-06-01 The Very Cranky Bear is back, and this time he's facing Boris Buffalo in a battle of bravery! But will something surprising send them both fleeing through the jungle? |
| the cranky bear story: The Very Noisy Bear Nick Bland, 2015-06-01 The Very Cranky Bear and his friends are back! Theres music in the air in the Jingle Jangle Jungle! Can Bears friends help him find the perfect instrument to play? |
| the cranky bear story: The Very Cranky Bear Nick Bland, 2014 In the Jingle Jangle Jungle on a wet and windy day, four little friends meet A VERY CRANKY BEAR. Can they cheer him up? Now in reader format perfect for beginning readers! |
| the cranky bear story: The Very Sleepy Bear Nick Bland, 2017-01-07 On a Jingle Jangle Mountain, as the snow fell on the rocks A sleepy bear was being followed by a very sneaky fox. But Bear was in a hurry, he was running very late Winter had arrived and it was time to hibernate! The Very Cranky Bear is back and he has a mischievous fox to contend with.... |
| the cranky bear story: The Very Super Bear Nick Bland, 2021-09-07 The Very Super Bear is back (in board book) . . . and he's here to save the Jingle Jangle Jungle! In the Jingle Jangle Jungle, while Bear was chasing bees, he came across the strangest thing beneath the shady trees. It was such a lovely colour and just the perfect shape. Today's my lucky day! said Bear. I've found myself . . . . . . A CAPE. When Bear finds a cape in the Jingle Jangle Jungle, he soon discovers there are lots of animals in need of his help. Can The Very Super Bear and his sidekick, Bruce the Goose, save the jungle from the cranky yellow monster? From bestselling author and illustrator Nick Bland comes this exciting new adventure with an environmental twist. Now in board book -- this delightful story is just right for the littlest hands! |
| the cranky bear story: A Monster Wrote Me a Letter Nicholas Bland, Nick Bland, 2005 What happens when a monster invites himself over? Do you tell him to get lost? Or do you try to make the monster feel at home? A hilarious look at what happens when boys and monsters mix. Were they really made to get along? |
| the cranky bear story: Big and Little Cheryl Pilgrim, 2019-04-23 Enormous Big and tiny Little, two adorable dogs, go over and under, deep and shallow, in and out in pursuit of a butterfly. A simple book that introduces the important concept of opposites to the very youngest readers. Loveable Big and effervescent Little opposite in size--and the way they see and navigate the world--as they follow a butterfly. Their journey is told entirely through pairs of opposite words and gentle artwork, and it's full of surprises, including an unexpected run-in with a cranky bear. Fortunately, Big and Little get from here to there and safely home again, just in time for a well-earned rest. The charming narrative arc that runs throughout the story really sets this book apart from other opposites books. |
| the cranky bear story: Scaredy Bear Steve Smallman, 2018-07-12 There's a monster in the forest and Little Bob is out to find him . . . but instead, he finds a very scaredy bear! Will the bear be happy to join in the hunt? A heart-warming tale about friendship and overcoming your fears. |
| the cranky bear story: The Very Cranky Bear Stories Nick Bland, 2021-10-05 Five favourite stories from bestselling picture book creator Nick Bland, now all in one volume! In the Jingle Jangle Jungle on a cold and rainy day, four little friends found a perfect place to play. This amazing bear-sized collection includes five storytime favourites to read together or alone. Includes: The Very Cranky Bear The Very Hungry Bear The Very Itchy Bear The Very Noisy Bear The Very Brave Bear |
| the cranky bear story: Teddy Bear Tears Jim Aylesworth, 2015-01-27 Imagine have four beloved teddy bears, each of whom is afraid of something at bedtime. That is the challenge for the little boy in Jim Aylesworth's charming bedtime story, Teddy Bear Tears. Just as the boy is ready to settle in for the night, each bear -- Willie Bear, then Fuzzy, Ringo, and Little Sam -- begins to sniffle and each's particular fear has to be explained away. Whether it is noises outside or concern that there might be something scary under the bed, our hero offers explanations for each and, in the process, just might make the nighttime worry-free for himself, too. |
| the cranky bear story: Unscary Book Nick Bland, 2018-01-09 What are you doing here?! This is supposed to be a scary book!' Nicholas Ickle is back and this time he wants to show us a very scary book. However, as much as he tries, he can't keep away all the lovely and happy things from appearing on the pages. |
| the cranky bear story: Cranky Chicken Katherine Battersby, 2022-09-06 Cranky Chicken inadvertently saves the life of Speedy, a very optimistic worm that is looking for a friend. |
| the cranky bear story: Maya Was Grumpy , 2013-03-01 An artful mixture of fantasy and reality, humor and heart, Maya Was Grumpy celebrates the power of imagination and humor to improve moods. Maya wakes up on the wrong side of the bed, tangled in her blanket, and in a crispy, cranky, grumpy, grouchy mood. She doesn’t want to color or wear her favorite shorts or go outside to play. What’s worse, she’s determined to share her grumpiness with everyone as she glumps, clumps, and thumps around the house. But when Maya growls at her grandmother, she graciously takes Maya’s mood in stride, and even has a solution: Gramma suggests a series of unusual activities that Maya will probably not want to do since she’s feeling grumpy—and then dismisses her own silly suggestions before Maya can reject them. Children will find it hard to keep from smiling as they watch Maya’s grouchiness dissolve into glee at Gramma’s giggle-inducing ideas, while adults will find Gramma’s clever tactic a useful strategy to add to their repertoire when kids are grumpy. |
| the cranky bear story: The Berenstain Bears and too Much Birthday Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain, 2013-02-27 Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Join Papa, Mama, and Brother, as they help Sister celebrate her birthday. The special day is not all fun and games when Sister becomes overwhelmed by all of the festivities. This beloved story is a perfect way to teach children about birthdays and what’s most important about them. |
| the cranky bear story: Chatterbox Bear Pippa Curnick, 2019-02-07 Meet Gary the bear - he just can't stop chatting! A laugh-out-loud-funny story about friendship and understanding. Gary the bear is a chatterbox, but when nobody wants to listen he sets sail in search of new friends. Soon Gary arrives on an island full of birds . . . the problem is they don't understand a word of Bear! Gary has to learn that words are not the only way to communicate and make new friends. This sunny and bright picture book is bursting with energy and humour. From the illustrator of Lucie Goose, shortlisted for the Evening Standard Oscar's First Book Prize. |
| the cranky bear story: David Goes to School David Shannon, 1999 A light-hearted companion to the Caldecott Honor Book No, David! David's activities in school include chewing gum, talking out of turn, and engaging in a food fight, causing his teacher to say over and over, No, David! Full color. |
| the cranky bear story: Walk of the Whales Nick Bland, 2025-07 When all of the whales in the ocean leave their home to walk around on land, people don't quite know what to think. But soon shopkeepers go out of business, farms are flooded with water and salt, and people shout horrible, anti-whale words. That is, until, a smart little girl decides to ask the whales what everyone can do to help. A powerful and entertaining story about the environment from best-selling author, Nick Bland. |
| the cranky bear story: Five in the Bed Nick Bland, 2014-10-30 There were five in the bed and the Cranky Bear said, 'It's crowded! Roll over!' So they all rolled over... Join the Very Cranky Bear and friends in this traditional 'Five in the Bed' retelling, from the best-selling Nick Bland - creator of The Very Cranky Bear series. |
| the cranky bear story: The Runaway Hug Nick Bland, 2013-12-24 Mommy, said Lucy. Can I have a hug before I go to bed? When Mommy jokes that she only has one hug left, Lucy decides she must keep Mommy's last hug safe. As Lucy shares the hug with everyone in her large and loving family, she is always careful to get it back . . . until the canine member of the family refuses to play along! Highly acclaimed, internationally bestselling picture-book creators Nick Bland and Freya Blackwood collaborate for the first time on this charming story, which celebrates the imaginative powers of children and the extraordinary love to be found in ordinary bedtime routines. |
| the cranky bear story: Bear Sees Colors Karma Wilson, 2014-09-23 Explore colors with Bear in the first of a new concept picture book series from the New York Times bestselling creators of Bear Snores On. Colors, colors everywhere! Can you find colors just like Bear? Karma Wilson’s playful text and Jane Chapman’s adorable illustrations creatively introduce colors to the youngest Bear fans, who will delight in discovering a rainbow of fun. |
| the cranky bear story: SNOW BEAR Jean George, 1999 Bessie and a polar bear cub named Snow Bear play on the ice, while her older brother and the mother bear watch to make sure that everyone is safe. Full color. |
| the cranky bear story: The Very Cranky Bear Collection Nick Bland, 2014-07-31 In the Jingle Jangle Jungle on a cold and rainy day, four little friends found a perfect place to play. Vibrant illustrations and fun, engaging stories make these three books perfect for reading aloud. The original hardback The Very Cranky Bear was first published in 2008 and has become an international bestseller. This collection includes hardcover editions of The Very Cranky Bear, The Very Itchy Bear, The Very Hungry Bear and The Very Brave Bear in a collectible slipcase. |
| the cranky bear story: The Wrong Book Nick Bland, 2010-01-01 Hey, what are you doing here? This is my story -- get out! You're in the wrong book! This is a book about Nicholas Ickle -- and he's trying to tell his story. But every time he starts, a new character invades the page. Nicholas tells them all they're in the wrong book, but he's soon surrounded by an elephant, some monsters, a queen and her entourage, a pirate, a puppet and a bunch of rats -- they're all trying to get in on his story! Can he tell his tale before the book ends? |
| the cranky bear story: The Little Bear Book , 2013 |
| the cranky bear story: Wolfred Nicholas Bland, Nick Bland, 2020-10 A mesmerising new story and instant classic from the beloved author of the best-selling Very Cranky Bear books. Fancy Pants Tower is the biggest, shiniest building in the city. And Wolfred operates the lift. Each day he silently observes the extraordinary things he sees as he passes between the floors of the tower. To his boss, Wolfred isn't important enough to notice. But Wolfred notices everything - big or small, normal or very, very strange ... Wes Anderson's The Grand Budapest Hotel meets Helen Oxenbury's The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig in this hilariously oddball tale of Wolfred, an endearing elevator operator and writer, and the strange building he works in. |
| the cranky bear story: Sleep Tight, Sleepy Bears Margaret Wise Brown, 2019-04-02 This beautifully illustrated magical story will enchant children and parents alike. Follow the story of the sleepy bears in Sleep Tight, Sleepy Bears in this beautifully illustrated magical story from best-selling author Margaret Wise Brown—creator of the children's classics Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny. It's a perfect bedtime story for your little one. |
| the cranky bear story: The Fabulous Friend Machine Nick Bland, 2017-01-31 Popcorn the chicken has found a Fabulous Friend Machine-and now she's going to have more friends than ever! What could go wrong? When Popcorn, the friendliest chicken at Fiddlesticks Farm, finds a forgotten smartphone in the barn, she sets about making some brand new friends. Soon she is so busy sending messages to them that she begins to forget her old friends. When a meet-up with her new friends is about to end in disaster, the quick-thinking animals of Fiddlesticks Farm save the day . . . and one relieved chicken learns a lesson. A cautionary tale from the bestselling creator of The Very Cranky Bear series. |
| the cranky bear story: Sneezy Bear Neil Griffiths, 2009-07 You may well be blown away by this charming story of a hungry bear with a bout of uncontrollable sneezing. Will Bear be able to overcome his irritation or will it aid him in his quest for food? Be prepared for an earth-shattering tale with an explosive ending! See inside the book - Sneezy Bear |
| the cranky bear story: The Magnificent Tree Nick Bland, 2013 A tender, affirming story that celebrates the unique creativity that each of us brings to the world. Bonny and Pop are bursting with ideas for inventions and projects. Pop's ideas are big and brave, and Bonny's ideas are simple and clever. When they agree that they need to invent something that will keep the beautiful birds from flying away, each comes up with an idea for a tree. With some careful planning, nurturing and hard work they watch their ideas blossom into everything they hoped -- a brave tree, a clever tree... a magnificent tree that the birds will love. Young readers won't be able to resist this wonderful story by Nick Bland and Stephen Michael King. With text that is simple and clever, and illustrations that are big and brave, The Magnificent Tree is the perfect tale to celebrate and inspire the creative spirit in us all! |
| the cranky bear story: A Library Book for Bear Bonny Becker, 2021-08-10 Curmudgeonly Bear succumbs to Mouse’s entreaties and discovers the joy of books in a hilarious story that fans will covet for their own library. Bear does not want to go to the library. He is quite sure he already has all the books he will ever need. Yet the relentlessly cheery Mouse, small and gray and bright-eyed, thinks different. When Bear reluctantly agrees to go with his friend to the big library, neither rocket ships nor wooden canoes are enough for Bear’s picky tastes. How will Mouse ever find the perfect book for Bear? Children will giggle themselves silly as Bear’s arguments give way to his inevitable curiosity, leading up to a satisfying story hour and a humorously just-right library book. |
| the cranky bear story: Perry Bible Fellowship Almanack Nicholas Gurewitch, 2009 The second (and likely final) collection of strips from the award-winning comic series The Perry Bible Fellowship. Spans the entirety of the strip's print run. Bonus features include lost strips, sketches, and a behind-the-scenes interview by Wondermark's David Malki. Also includes an introduction by Diablo Cody. |
| the cranky bear story: Some Mums Nick Bland, 2016-03-01 Some mums are wonderful! Some mums are graceful, some mums are tough, and some mums make your day wonderful. No matter who your mum is, she is the best mum in her own way. Just in time for Mother's Day, an adorable board book from talented author and illustrator Nick Bland that celebrates mums and all of their unique mumness! Children will love the humorous illustrations as they try to identify their own mums in these pages. |
| the cranky bear story: Twinkle , 2017-05 One quiet night a little girl who gazes out her window and imagines that the stars are her friends. Suddenly, a shooting star lands in her garden, and in a twinkle the night is filled with friendship and fun. Eventually it is time for Little Star to go home -- and one little girl to go to bed -- but how do you make a star fall up? A charming, gently humorous and beautifully illustrated bedtime story.-- |
| the cranky bear story: A Letter for Bear David Lucas, 2013 A heart-warming Christmas tale about making friends! |
| the cranky bear story: Monster Chef Nick Bland, 2014-08-01 What does an average monster need to prove he can be scary? Just the right ingredients in a recipe for fright! Marcel was a monster of medium size With crotchety horns and googly eyes Like any good monster, he worked every night Giving the neighbourhood children a fright. But poor Marcel is simply not scary. In fact, he's hopeless at his job. After he trudges home from work each night, he turns to his true love . . . cooking. He made earthworm spaghetti and cold cactus pies With some smelly-sock soup and a cockroach surprise There were rotten bananas on apple-core cake And a dollop of sludge on a beetle-shell bake. One night, when Marcel leaves his lunchbox out, a little kid looks inside . . . and is terrified! So Marcel gives up freelance frightening, and opens a restaurant where he can scare customers with his cooking instead. |
| the cranky bear story: Three Billy Goats Gruff , 2019 Trip, Trap, Trip, Trap, Trip, Trap! Three billy goats named Gruff want to cross a bridge to get to where the sweetest grass grows. But under the bridge lives a great ugly troll! Will he gobble them up? |
| the cranky bear story: Amelia Bedelia Gets the Picture Herman Parish, 2019 When school picture day arrives, Amelia Bedelia gets ready to smile for the camera. |
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