Karma Wilson

Bear's friends awaken him the day before Christmas and help him to stay awake as they bake fruitcakes, fill stockings, and sing carols; then, while they sleep, he prepares his own surprise

When Bear is too sick to play, his animal friends go to his cave to make him soup and tea and keep him company

Bear and his friends persuade a bashful owl to play with them.

Bear's animal friends come to his rescue when he becomes lost and frightened in the woods.

While taking a walk with Mouse, Bear meets many other friends and sees colors everywhere.

Two cows, Mabel and Molly, take the farmer's truck and go for an eventful joyride into town.

As final preparations are being made for a long-planned surprise party, Bear gets so excited he nearly ruins everything.

"It's time for Bear to hibernate but he can't sleep, so his friends all band together to help"--

As Bear and his friends stroll through the forest, they find different kinds of bird's eggs and leave gifts for the soon-to-be chicks.

In a cave in the woods, all winter long, Bear sleeps in his cozy lair. Surprise guests stop by to warm up, brew tea and pop corn while Bear snores on. When the smells and the fun finally disturb his slumber, Bear wakes up to find his den full of celebrating critters. Cheerful rhymes and illustrations will charm children as they wait for Bear's BIG reaction.