I've Seen Santa!: A Christmas Board Book for Kids and Toddlers

by David Bedford, Tim Warnes (Illustrator)

Overview

It's Christmas Eve and Little Bear can't wait for Santa to come!

Big Bear slides down the chimney to reassure Little Bear that Santa will be able to fit while Mommy Bear sets out milk and a snack for Santa. But Little Bear doesn't want to go to bed, he wants to see Santa!

After catching Big Bear drinking Santa's milk and eating one of Santa's snacks, Little Bear really can't get to sleep and both he and Big Bear decide to hide downstairs to wait for Santa. Now, it's Mommy Bear who gets caught putting a present in each of their stockings, so all three bears decide to wait up for Santa. Will Little Bear ever see Santa?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781589258488
Publisher:	Tiger Tales.
Publication date:	09/01/2009
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.80(d)
Lexile:	AD440L (what's this?)
Age Range:	2 - 5 Years

About the Author

David Bedford lives in a village by the sea in Norfolk, England, with his wife and two children. David was a scientist who did research in the UK and the USA on antibiotics before becoming a full-time author. He is the author of over sixty books for children and is published in thirty countries around the world.

Editorial Reviews

Curious about Santa's impending visit, Little Bear stays awake on Christmas Eve, determined to catch St. Nick in action. The cub finds plenty of activity as Mommy Bear and Big Bear taste Santa's pies and milk, and hide presents for each other. But the whole family is happily in slumberland when readers see the big moment-and big red-suited visitor-finally arrive. Warnes's (Can't You Sleep Dotty?) cuddly bear family should prove likable curl-up-with-a-book pals for the holiday season. Adults may welcome this gentle explanation of Santa's parental "helpers." Ages 3-7. (Sept.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Publishers Weekly

PreS-Gr 1-Little Bear eagerly awaits Santa's arrival-in fact, he's so excited that he can't sleep. He catches Big Bear drinking Santa's milk and eating Santa's blueberry pies, and then catches his mother putting presents in the stockings. The furry, cuddly bears fall asleep together by the Christmas tree. They all miss seeing Santa, even though he sees them. The family's warmth and love are evident through details in Warnes's illustrations. Rendered in yellows, browns, and greens, they convey the coziness and really carry the appeal of this title.-Lisa Falk, Los Angeles Public Library Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

School Library Journal

In this charming, well-written story for younger children, a bear family of three prepares for Christmas Eve together. Little Bear and Big Bear (the father) decide to wait up together to see Santa arrive. The little fellow nods off and wakes several times to spot a mysterious, tall figure in the cave, but it's only Big Bear tasting the treats left out for Santa or Mommy Bear leaving her own presents in the stockings. Finally the three bears settle down together in front of the fireplace to wait for Santa, but they fall fast asleep in a tangled pile under their Christmas-green blanket. In the final spread, Santa is shown behind the sleeping bears, quietly enjoying his milk and blueberry pie. The appealing illustrations provide dramatic suspense that will captivate preschoolers, who will love the amiable bears and the tiny mouse that makes an appearance on each spread. The story is simple enough for two-year-olds, funny enough for five-year-olds and clever enough for older children and parents to enjoy as a family read-aloud during Christmas season. (Picture book. 2-7)

Kirkus Reviews