Cover of Maurice Sendak's Little Bear

Maurice Sendak's Little Bear

Asleep Under the Stars (Festival Reader)

by Else Holmelund Minarik

Illustrated by Chris Hahner

Festival Readers; Little Bear

Reading Level 1-2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 1st grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Little Bear and his friends set off for a fun camping night in the backyard, filled with laughter and moonlight magic. Their adventure takes a surprising turn when a sudden noise wakes them up, leading to a nighttime mystery. Young readers will delight in this cozy tale of friendship and discovery.

Representation & Themes

FriendshipAdventureFamily

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0694016977
Pages
32
Publisher
HarperFestival
Published
June 1, 2004
Type
Fiction
Word Count
559

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Easy ReadersPreschool Picture Story BooksJuvenile FictionChildren's Books/Ages 4-8 FictionChildren: KindergartenAnimals - BearsBedtime & DreamsJuvenile Fiction / Animals / BearsSocial Issues - Emotions & FeelingsAnimalsPicture booksLittle Bear (Fictitious character : Minarik)BearsWeddingsFictionToysLittle Bear (Fictional character : Minarik)Accelerated ReaderBears, fictionBirthdays, fictionChildren's fictionMarriage, fictionButterflies, fictionFamily life, fiction