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

Rhyming text and illustrations present a recipe for how to bake a pie from all the things that make America great.

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

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.

A kitten helps her favorite teddy bear prepare for bed.

Rhyming text depicts the chaos caused by shouting at the zoo.

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.

While all the other animals on the farm enjoy eating their regular food, the cow chooses to eat the one thing that she loves best.

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

As final preparations are being made for a long-planned surprise party, Bear gets so excited he nearly ruins everything. Bear is so excited! He is throwing a party. It's a big surprise. It's going to be so much fun. The only problem? Bear can't wait! And an impatient Bear can cause a lot of problems!