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.

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

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

Bear and his friends persuade a bashful owl to play with them.

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

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.

Egged on by a ground squirrel, a dog named Doug digs miles underground--taking a detour through the White House--until he returns home, goes to bed, and dreams of digging some more.

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.

Two cows, Mabel and Molly, take the farmer's truck and go for an eventful joyride into town.

When springtime comes, Bear wakes up very hungry! His friends help him find good things to eat, but will his hunger EVER be satisfied?