Bear Snores On
On a cold windy night, an itty-bitty mouse "pitter-pat, tip-toe,  creep-crawls" into a sleeping bear's cozy lair, looking for relief from the  bitter winter weather. Soon he is joined by a veritable menagerie of woodland  animals, and the party begins. Popping corn, brewing tea, tweeting, and  chatting, the critters enjoy themselves thoroughly while the bear slumbers  through it all. Until, that is, an errant pepper flake from the simmering stew  wakes him up with a giant sneeze. As the bear goes from ferocious snarls and  rumbles to pitiful whimpers, his uninvited guests realize what the problem is.You've snuck in my lairand you've all had fun!But me? I was sleepingand...I have had none!Not to worry. Mouse knows just what to do.First-time author Karma Wilson and artist Jane Chapman (illustrator of Phyllis  Root'sOne Duck Stuck)  have created a charming little tale of sharing and caring that will have readers  of all ages cheering at the humorous finale. (Ages 3 to 7)--Emilie  Coulter