After waking from a peaceful rest, a fluffy little bear (still sleepy) and his animal friends creep though the forest in search of the snug den where they will celebrate the birth of a newborn fawn. Soft-hued, textured illustrations convey a cozy early morning feeling, while the lively rhythmic text gives a joyful sense of new life. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.

PreS-K-A cuddly brown cub and his friends wake from peaceful sleep with the urgent command to hurry for a party. "Wake up, wake up, sleepy rabbits!/Time to rise, time to shine,/Hurry up, it's party time!" They gather roots, seeds, nuts, and berries and join the parade of animals quietly creeping along the forest. They reach a clearing, where a mother deer rests. Nearby is her newborn fawn. "Wake up, wake up, sleepy fawn!/Time to rise, time to shine,/Time to start your living-time!" The animals all welcome the newest addition and present their gifts as the fawn rises to join the celebration. The soft, pale-hued, lifelike illustrations will be a big hit with toddlers and preschoolers. Perfect for groups as well as for one-on-one sharing.-DeAnn Okamura, San Mateo County Library, CA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.