When a small boy named Eddie goes searching for his lost teddy in the dark woods, he comes across a gigantic bear with a similar problem.

Bear can't sleep. Did you hear that? Did you feel that? What was it? It wasn't a hungry giant or a blood-sucking spider or a fire-breathing dragon because there is NO SUCH THING... Is there?

Papa Bear uses his culinary skills and a little imagination to concoct a sand cake.

Despite the criticism of others, a bear finds the perfect gift for his mouse friend.

When the bears learn of the legendary Last Great Wilderness, a fabled bear paradise, they believe that this must be their ultimate destination.

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

"Bear makes the greatest wish of all--to be with friends"--

Bear wants to have fun with his friend Bee, but Bee is too busy.

It?s his birthday and Big Brown Bear doesn?t even know it until his friend Rat fills him in during a picnic by the river. Everything goes swimmingly until an empty boat passes by and Big Brown Bear jumps in! Beginning readers will enjoy the watery ride in this sweet story full of sunshine, splashes, cucumber sandwiches, and friendship.

Mama, Sister, and Brother are excited about the puppy they bring home from Farmer Ben's farm, even though she takes a lot of care.