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.

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.

When spring comes, Bear wakes up very hungry and is treated to great food by his friends.

When his stubborn pigs refuse a sudsy cleaning, a determined farmer learns that mud baths can be just as fun.

The zoo animals go on strike until the tears of a disappointed little girl make them realize that they actually like what they do.

When springtime comes, Bear wakes up very hungry! His friends help him find good things to eat, but will his hunger EVER be satisfied?

Baby Cakes the bear receives hugs, kisses, and games just before bedtime.

As friends Bear and Mouse share a day together, Bear counts various objects, from one to five, and the reader is invited to do the same.

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

#1: Sing along with a chick as she grows up and learns about life on a penguin colony in Antarctica. #2: The natural beauty of animal life in a pond is depicted through striking illustrations and bewitching blends of words and sounds. #3: Some animals stop by a cave to warm up from the snow, drink tea and eat popcorn. What will Bear do when he wakes up to a lair of noisy guests? #4: When George, a dog, is told to bark he says "meow" and "quack-quack"...