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.

"Bear feels sad. All his friends are off being busy and he's by himself. He can't think of anything to do to cheer himself up. Even building a fort is no fun! But when he finds a beautiful field of flowers, Bear gets the perfect idea to turn his day around: gathering gifts to share with his friends when they get back!"-- Provided by publisher.

Bear thanks his friends for bringing food dishes to his dinner party and finds a way of sharing something of his own.

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"-- Provided by publisher.

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

The forest friends all gather to help care for Bear when he feels sick, and when they come down with the same symptoms, the newly recovered Bear returns the favor.

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

A collection of more than 100 humorous poems that cover all aspects of a child's life from school events to animals to families and even holidays.

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.