Karma Wilson

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.

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.

A frog in the bog grows larger and larger as he eats more and more bugs, until he attracts the attention of an alligator who puts an end to his eating.

The zoo animals go on strike until the tears of a disappointed little girl make them realize that they actually like what they do.

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?

When Bear discovers he has a loose tooth, his friends try to help make it fall out.

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

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

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