One by one, a whole host of different animals and birds find their way out of the cold and into Bear's cave to warm up. But even after the tea has been brewed and the corn has been popped, Bear just snores on! See what happens when he finally wakes up and finds his cave full of uninvited guests, all of them having a party without him!.

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.

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

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

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

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.

A small child imagines what it would be like if he were one of God's small creatures, such as a mouse, squirrel, owl, or chickadee.

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

A homeowner remembers visits from all the animals whose tracks, feathers, and other traces are left around the house, but he can not figure out who left all the moose prints everywhere.

As final preparations are being made for a long-planned surprise party, Bear gets so excited he nearly ruins everything.