The hour was late and Mr Bear was tired. But he could not sleep- however he tried and wherever he tried. Snore, Snore went MrsBear. Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock went the clock. Would he never get tosleep? The familiar noises, repetition and beautiful illustrationsmake this delightful picture book an all-time favourite withchildren and adults everywhere. This is now available in a formatideal for classroom and group use.

 Jill Murphy's books sell in their hundreds of thousands. She isperhaps best known for her classic Worst Witch stories which shestarted writing when she was fifteen, but she is also a hugelysuccessful picture book author and illustrator. PEACE ATLAST (978-0-230-01548-7) was her first picture book and wasmended for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Jill lives in Cornwall withher son.