Brave bear hunters go through grass, a river, mud, and other obstacles before the inevitable encounter with the bear forces a headlong retreat.

The Bears are on a steam train trip across Bear country. Mama and Papa enjoy the scenery but the cubs want to learn about the train. With luck, Grizzly Jones might let them blow the train whistle.

Billy has a bear called Griz. A Grizzly Bear. And the two friends have all kinds of wonderful adventures together. They go exploring, they play hide and seek, they eat peanut butter and honey sandwiches, share secrets and tell jokes. They even go out at night to do some star-gazing - and their favourite constellation is the Great Bear of course. Griz is the best friend a boy could possibly have. And is he a real Grizzly Bear or a teddy bear?

When Stillwater the bear moves into the neighborhood, the stories he tells to three siblings teach them to look at the world in new ways.

Despite their many differences, big Bear and a little fish find similarities between themselves and become friends.

An elderly grandfather bear and his adoring grandson share a special relationship.

"A young aspiring bear spotter ventures into bear country. But coming face-to-face with the furry creatures themselves, whether black or brown, can be dangerous, and our protagonist, accompanied by a trusty teddy bear, might need to use some unconventional means to stay out of trouble and avoid being (gulp!) eaten"--

The little bears pick up their musical instruments and embark on a jubilant, if off-key, performance that interrupts Big Brown Bear's nap.

Illustrations and rhyming text portray a young bear searching for its mother and meeting many North American animals along the way in this easy-reader version of the 2007 tale. Includes note to parents and teachers, as well as activities.

Small Bear's mother promises stories before their winter slumber if Small Bear will help prepare with no dilly dallying, but the playful cub finds it hard to stick to her tasks.