Patricia M. Scarry (1924–1995)

Richard Scarry is best known for his classic illustrations, and this little story written by his wife has the perfect narrative accompaniment. I love the lighthearted approach to a common family friction point: bedtime. Mother and Father Bear take perfectly in their stride Little Bear’s reluctance to go to sleep, and make the last note of the day a playful one. C is old enough to tell that Father Bear is just pretending, which adds to the fun because she’s in on the joke!

Six Christmas fragance labels inside for you to scratch and sniff.

So you want to be in with the in-crowd, but they're always running away and leaving you behind to deal with their mess? Stay and clean it up, then you will be rewarded. They will want some of your prize. Give it to them! Then they will like you. Is this really good advice in the real world?

Though his three mischievous friends run away and often leave "Wait-for Me" to get into trouble for their deeds, he does what is right and is rewarded for his kindness. The other three kittens say "Wait for me!" when it is time to eat the reward tuna fish pie.