It was almost winter and Bear was getting sleepy.
But first, Bear had a story to tell...
Bear found his friend Mouse, but Mouse was busy gathering seeds and didn't have
time to listen to a story. Then Bear saw his friend Duck, but Duck was getting
ready to fly south. What about his friend Toad? He was busy looking for a warm
place to sleep. By the time Bear was through helping his friends get ready for
winter, would anyone still be awake to hear his story?
This endearing story of friendship and patience is a worthy companion to Philip
and Erin Stead's