May We Sleep Here Tonight?

Soft crayon illustrations, strongly outlined and shaded to give them a textured effect, give readers feeling of warmth and empathy for the lost animals in this story in which mice, rabbits and racoons lose their way in the fog and come upon an empty house wherein they discover a cosy looking bed. Their peace is temporarily shattered by a large looming shape but this turns out to be a friendly bear who offers tasty stew and finally his protective company for the night. The fine artwork and gentle, patterned text will give pleasure to learner readers and young listeners who will find in it a reassuring bedtime tale.