Bear books (Karma Wilson)

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 Bear is too sick to play, his animal friends go to his cave to make him soup and tea and keep him company.

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

As friends Bear and Mouse share a day together, Bear counts various objects, from one to five, and the reader is invited to do the same.

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