The Very Long Sleep

Teach Young Kids About Friendship And Hibernation With This Warm Winter Tale

Forest friends Fox, Bear, Chipmunk, and Marmot decide to move in together. Confusion ensues when the other three forget to tell Fox that they like to sleep all winter long. Young readers will learn about hibernation right along with Fox in this cute, heartwarming story written and illustrated by Polly Noakes.

• Blend Literature, Art, Social-Emotional Learning and Science: This story has it all! It exposes young children to expressive language supported by beautiful illustrations, while teaching about social skills, forest animals, and the science concept of hibernation.
• Friendly Forest Animals Charm Young Readers: Children will love reading about the four forest friends in this winter tale.
• Unique Illustration Style: Polly Noakes’ pictures evoke the many natural textures found in this winter forest setting, including bark, moss, and leaves.