Shh! Bears Sleeping – David Martin

A gentle and lyrical picture book that follows a family of black bears through the changing seasons. The story begins in the fall as the bears prepare for their long winter hibernation. It then moves through the quiet of winter while they sleep, and into the spring when they emerge from their den to explore the world anew. With its poetic text and beautiful, soft illustrations, it's a perfect, calming read-aloud about the cycles of nature.