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.

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

As final preparations are being made for a long-planned surprise party, Bear gets so excited he nearly ruins everything.

Bear's animal friends come to his rescue when he becomes lost and frightened in the woods.

While taking a walk with Mouse, Bear meets many other friends and sees colors everywhere.

Hilda Hippo tries other, quieter, activities when her jungle friends are disturbed by her dancing, but nothing else makes her happy until Water Buffalo suggests swimming and she finds a new way to express herself.

Grandad bakes Grandma a whopper of a birthday cake. Includes recipe and directions for chocolate cake.

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

A very odd duck that refuses to quack shocks and flusters animals all over the farm with his clucking, honking, oinking, and neighing.

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.