Bad Mood Bear - John Richardson

Bad Mood Bear is a charming book about a teddy bear who isn't very happy - hence the title. The story begins at bedtime with Bear tucked up cosily in his bed. His mum and dad have said goodnight but Bear can't sleep. He gets out of bed and plays in his room for a while, then feels thirsty so he decides to go downstairs for a drink. When he appears in the living room, Mum, Dad, Grandma and Grandpa bear are surprised to see him up, and say that he'll be tired tomorrow while giving Bear disapproving looks. The next morning, as you would expect after a broken night's sleep, Bear is in a very bad mood. He even throws his breakfast on ...  Read the complete review

Bad Mood Bear by John Richardson was one of the first bedtime story books I bought for my eldest son. It is still going strong twelve years later,my daughter has even memorised it word for word,its been read that many times at my childrens request. Its the story of a teddy bear called "Bear".He lives with his Mum,Dad,Grandma and Grandad. One night Bear doesnt go straight to sleep at bedtime,instead he plays with his soldiers,then reads his picture book,then tiptoes out onto the landing.Soon He begins to get thirsty,so goes downstairs to ask for some water.He is warned by mum and dad that He will be tired in the morning...... When next ...  Read the complete review