Jane Chapman

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.

A young polar bear learns from his mother what he will be able to do when he grows up.

Fabulous facts about nature's most devoted dad, in an utterly charming picture book.
Features an audio read-along! Can you imagine spending the winter outdoors in Antarctica without anything to eat? That's just what the male Emperor penguin does. While his mate is off swimming and catching loads of fish, he stands around in the freezing cold with an egg on his feet for two whole months, keeping it warm and waiting for it to hatch. Welcome

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The story of a tiny sea turtle who swims out to sea, then returns after a few years to the beach where she was born to lay her eggs before returning to the sea. Includes many facts about sea turtles.

While taking a walk with Mouse, Bear meets many other friends and sees colors everywhere.

When Little Mouse ventures out on Christmas Eve in search of holly with big red berries he gets a fright, but Big Mouse is able to explain everything.

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