A bear almost gives up his search for his missing hat until he remembers something important.

Mouse convinces Bear to go to the library.

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.

Four stories center around Mother Bear and Little Bear who not only takes a trip to the moon, but has a birthday party as well.

Bear has never been so tired but his next-door neighbor, a wide-awake duck, keeps disturbing his sleep.

Goldilocks helps herself at the bears' house while they are out. This book utilizes phonics to help with reading the story as well.

Ben paints a picture of his mother, with a little help from Owl, Rabbit, Alligator, Elephant, Lion, and Giraffe.

"A bear finds a piano in the woods, learns to play it, and travels to the big city to become rich and famous, but ultimately discovers that his old friends in the forest back home are still the best audience of all"--

Bear and Mole build a kite and take it out on a windy day, but when the weather suddenly turns stormy there are unexpected consequences for some birds.

When Bear follows Goose on what he thinks is a treasure hunt, they make a wonderful discovery.