Jane Chapman

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.

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.

Otter cub Miki finds strength in her family and friends when danger threatens.

Though it is winter in the forest, Bear can't sleep and his many animal friends are filled with suggestions to help him get to bed, from hot tea to lullabies.

Little Bear was busy playing the drums when she accidentally knocks Mommy's sunflower over. She fears her mother will be upset, but Mommy assures Little Bear that she will love her forever. Mommy tells Little Bear that if she puts her paw on her heart, she will always feel her mother's love. Little Bear uses this knowledge when she loses a race at school, loses her kite, and tracks mud in the house. And when Mommy burns the cake she baked for Little...

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

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

The forest friends all gather to help care for Bear when he feels sick, and when they come down with the same symptoms, the newly recovered Bear returns the favor.

The story of a tiny sea who swims out to sea, then returns after a few years to the beach where she was born to lay her eggs before returning to the sea. Includes many facts about sea turtles.

In this counting book, increasingly larger groups of animals try to help a duck that is stuck in the sleepy, slimy marsh.