Martin Waddell (Illus. Barbara Firth), Can't You Sleep, Little Bear?

Walker Books, 9781844284917 | Suggested age range: 0-3

Little Bear is frightened of the dark in the cave, so frightened that he can't go to sleep. Big Bear tries everything he can think of to help him to settle but not even Big Bear's biggest lantern can reassure Little Bear. Then Big Bear has an idea. He shows Little Bear the big moon outside the cave that is watching over them and keeping them safe. At last, Little Bear falls into a deep, deep sleep. Wonderful illustrations show the tender relationship between Little Bear and Big Bear against a cosy bear-cave background.