When Douglas goes on a best friend hunt with Flossie the sheep, everyone seems to have a best friend except him! Perhaps what Douglas is looking for is right under his nose...

A baby bear describes the ways in which he wants to be like his father when he grows up.

At the end of the day a little boy falls asleep as his mama reads about a bear hibernating.

During the four seasons of the year Buddy Bear and his mother go "leaf walking" and discover a lot of interesting things about leaves.

Dinah Bear feels sad and scared when her parents say they are going to divorce.

An excited Bear mistakenly believes that Rat has given him a boat for his birthday.

A toy bear who wants a pocket for himself searches for one in a laundromat.

Bear is Mimi's constant companion until one busy day, when Bear is not there.

A boy explains why, when compared with other animals, his teddy bear is the best one to cuddle with.

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.