A bear almost gives up his search for his missing hat until he remembers something important.

In this fairy tale mixup, the Three Bears get an unexpected visit from Redlocks (otherwise known as Little Red Riding Hood) who has fled her book to get away from the wolf--and the Bears, with some help from the Three Little Pigs, need to mediate between Redlocks and the misunderstood wolf.

A toy bear in a department store wants a number of things, but when a little girl finally buys him he finds what he has always wanted most of all.

Deep in the forest, it's time to hibernate. But Bear can't sleep! Will his friends be able to help get him to bed? Or will he be up all winter?- From back cover

Things have been quieter in the Brown household since Paddington started working in the garden, but with Paddington there's always a new adventure around the corner.

Invites readers to guess, along with Sheep's friends, the mysterious thing that starts with the letter F that makes Sheep happy.

"Bear is . . . a new friend, a fellow mischief-maker, a protector, and a dreamer. Through all the many ups and downs of a little girl's childhood, Bear is there to provide love and support. Until it is time to say goodbye . . . and hello again."--

Bear is very glad about going to ballet class today, gets somewhat anxious before the music starts, then joyously begins to dance.

"Through the seasons, Big Bear and Small Bear share a story of love--steadfast, gentle, and strong."--

"When the gift of a balloon floats into Bear's life, the two companions embark on a journey of discovery as small as a clearing in the forest . . . and as deep as the sky"--