Tired of the "dangerous adventures" with his human boy, a teddy bear decides to run away but reconsiders when bedtime arrives.

A little bear explains that he cares about the feelings of others and that others care about him.

A bear cub rubs too much dirt on himself and requires a bath. This simple story for beginning readers teaches the 'ub' sound through rhyming text and bright, original illustrations. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

A mischievous bear learns about kindness and friendship.

Accustomed to the daily jars of honey provided by the bees living in his yard, Benedict the bear is upset when they go on strike, but he listens to their requests for better working conditions and makes an effort to please the unhappy bees.

The Berenstain Bears discover what's living under the sea.

A curious bear observes how leaves change throughout the seasons.

Paddington becomes more English than ever, trying his hand as a chimney sweep, washing barrels in a marmalade factory, and becoming a cricket game hero.

"When the children discover a bear at the librarian's desk at story time, they think he's the new librarian. He's not!"--

Thirty years after Goldilocks first met the three bears, she returns to fix up their cottage and soothe her guilty conscience.