Jane Chapman

On a cold winter night many animals gather to party in the cave of a sleeping bear, who then awakes and protests that he has missed the food and the fun.

In this counting book, increasingly larger groups of animals try to help a duck that is stuck in the sleepy, slimy marsh.

When Bear is too sick to play, his animal friends go to his cave to make him soup and tea and keep him company.

Animal fathers give hugs that come in all shapes and sizes, and each one is filled with love.

Bear has come up with the perfect way to say thanks--a nice big dinner! When Bear decides to throw a feast, his friends show up one by one with different platters of delicious food to share. There's just one problem: Bear's cupboards are bare! What is he to do?

Barry lives all by himself deep in the forest. But this furry chap is never on his own for long. 'Come here, Snuggle-wuggles'. Oh dear! All the other animals won't stop cuddling him! There are simply too many hugs to handle. How can he get them to stop?.

Mouse waits by the river for her Special Friends one fine day, joined by Rabbit, Frog, and Turtle, who stop to see why she is there and stay to keep her company as insects, other creatures, and a single cloud pass their way.

It is bedtime but Mo, an owlet, is not at all sleepy, so Grandma suggests that he put her to bed instead.

Otter cub Miki finds strength in her family and friends when danger threatens.