Shirley Parenteau 5 Books Set Bears in Beds, Bears in a Band, Bears In The Bath & more

Bears in Beds, Bears in a Band, Bears In The Bath, Bears and a Birthday and Bears On Chairs are brought together in this five-book set by Shirley Parenteau. Each story follows Big Brown Bear and four little bears through familiar moments, told with lively sound effects and playful situations.

From bedtime routines and unexpected night-time noises to noisy music-making, bath time and a birthday celebration, the bears’ days are full of activity. The collection also includes a story that asks whether five bears can share four chairs, as Big Brown Bear arrives and wants a seat.

Included titles

• Bears in Beds
• Bears in a Band
• Bears In The Bath
• Bears and a Birthday
• Bears On Chairs

Key details

• Five-book set
• By Shirley Parenteau
• Includes stories featuring Big Brown Bear and four little bears

Synopses

Bears in Beds

It is bedtime, and Big Brown Bear tucks four little bears into their beds before settling down himself. In the middle of the night, a whooshing sound wakes everyone up, and Big Brown Bear knows what to do.

Bears in a Band

The little bears are back with musical instruments and play a noisy song, even if the notes are wrong. Big Brown Bear is fast asleep while the clanging and tooting continues.

Bears In The Bath

Bath time is ready with water, soap and sponge, but the bears are nowhere to be seen. The four little bears turn up grimy, dirty and covered in mud.

Bears and a Birthday

In their fourth escape, the four small bears prepare a celebration for Big Brown Bear’s birthday. Something smells good in the kitchen, and Big Brown Bear is curious, but he is told not to peek.

Bears On Chairs

Four happy bears sit on four small chairs until Big Brown Bear shows up and wants a seat. The story asks whether five bears can share four chairs.