Bear's new kite is stuck in a tree, but it is then used by his friend Bird to build a nest.

"A mother has several questions when her son tells her there's a bear standing outside the front door of their eleventh-floor apartment"--

A young bear wakes from hibernation craving honey, but soon recalls the many things he can enjoy while waiting for his favorite food to be ready.

Hugo the dog becomes the star of an all-animal band after learning to play his best friend Hector's fiddle, and despite Hector's jealousy, remains grateful to the man who gave him his start.

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.

"Otter keeper is taking me and Teddy on a trip to visit sea friends! I am going to meet all the animals that live in the ocean. I wonder which one will be my favorite..."--Jacket flap.

As the animals prepare for winter, Bear goes into his cave but cannot fall asleep until Patch comes up with a solution.

When their outdoor sleepover is interrupted, Bear and his friends prepare for bed in a cabin, saying goodnight to a catalog of things, including Bear's beloved underwear.

A reluctant mother to four young geese, grumpy Bruce the bear loses his temper when he migrates home in the spring only to discover that mice have converted his den into a hotel.

"It's time for Bear to hibernate, but he can't get to sleep because his cave is crowded with all of his friends. Raccoon snores, Beaver fidgets, and Skunk doesn't exactly smell good. So Bear reserves a room at the Hibernation Hotel. But for some reason, he still can't sleep. Is something missing?"--Provided by publisher.