Bear is ready for a nice long nap, but the woods have other plans in Bear’s Nap, a playful bedtime story written and illustrated by Emily Gravett.

Just as Bear begins to drift off, he hears a cheeping sound. Mouse insists it isn’t him because he squeaks, and Woodpecker has a sound of his own. Soon Bear discovers more and more noisy animals until the entire wood seems determined to keep him awake. When Bear finally gets the peace and quiet he wanted, however, he discovers that silence might not be the answer after all.

Filled with animal sounds and gentle humor, this picture book makes a lively read-aloud for bedtime or storytime.

• Title: Bear’s Nap
• Author & Illustrator: Emily Gravett
• Format: Hardcover Picture Book
• Pages: 32
• Publisher: Boxer Books
• Publication Date: September 8, 2026
• Recommended Ages: 2-4
• ISBN: 9781454713432
• A humorous bedtime story featuring Bear and the many sounds of his woodland neighbors