A Classic board book

Bear is awakened by his friends the day before Christmas, and he tries to stay up all night to celebrate Christmas with them.

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?.

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

A little girl contrasts all of the amazing things she can do for herself that had to be done for her when she was a baby, from dressing herself to reading to her baby sister.

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