Karma Wilson

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

On a cold winter night many animals gather to party in the cave of a sleeping bear, who then awakes and protests that he has missed the food and the fun.

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.

None of her jungle friends can find Hilda Hippo a quieter, less disruptive replacement for dancing, her favorite hobby, until Water Buffalo suggests an activity that allows Hilda to express her dance creativity in a new way.

Numbers, numbers everywhere. Can you count along with Bear? Karma Wilson's spirited text and Jane Chapman's inviting illustrations make for a delightful introduction to numbers, perfect for young Bear fans.

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

"A big bear and a small mouse discover all of the opposites between their animal friends"--

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

While all the other animals on the farm enjoy eating their regular food, the cow chooses to eat the one thing that she loves best.

Unhappy in his cramped, cold hole, Mortimer Mouse moves into a nativity scene thinking it is the perfect home for him, until he discovers who truly belongs there.