When Sam has a cough, Mrs. Bear tends to him all through the cold night.

When winter arrives, Little Miss Bear does not want to go to sleep for the season for fear that she will miss everything, but Mother Bear reassures her that everyone will be waiting when Little Miss wakes up in the spring.

"It was a dark and stormy night on Plum Street. In the little white house, Mrs. Bear was putting Sam to bed." Outside, the wind blows and the rain comes down. Inside, it is Sam's bedtime. Mrs. Bear reads him a story, tucks him in, and brings him warm milk. "Are you ready now, Sam?" she asks. "I'm waiting," he says. What else does Sam need before going to sleep? Could Mrs. Bear have forgotten a kiss?