Mr Bear Lives up to his nickname - he's as cross and fierce as a bear with a sore head! Mr Bear is left to grow crosser and older alone in his big, dark house on the hill. But, despite his reputation, Mr Bear shows he truly has a good, kind heart and a caring nature when he rescues a cruelly-shackled dancing bear from a fair, releases it into the wild - and becomes its friend. . .

Kind Mr Bear is very kind. He's always happy to help those in need. But the animals in the forest are so used to him being there, they start to take his help for granted. Then one day Mr Bear gets sick, and finds himself all alone in his cave. Will anyone come to help him? Beautifully illustrated, QEB Storytime introduces young children to the pleasures of reading and sharing stories. This touching title from award winning author/illustrator Steve Smallman shows that when it comes to true friends, kindness is something to give as well as receive.

Virginie Aracil's charming Mr. Bear is back—this time to lead toddlers on an extraordinary adventure through the world of colors. Just as Mr. Bear's ABC pushed the boundaries of what an ABC book can be, this oversized volume features an equally eclectic collection of appealing retro-chic images, introducing the youngest readers to an orange fox bearing orange carrots, a green snake with an apple in its belly, a rainbow-colored doughnut, and even purple rain! The vibrant assortment encourages curiosity, helps build vocabulary, and is sure to make learning about colors a lot more fun. What a great addition to nursery bookshelves!

Mr. Bear helps his neighbors weather a fierce rain storm.

Welcome home, bear. When Sosha spots Mister Bear at a yard sale, he is shaggy and worn and has a big hole in his side. But the old teddy bear captures Sosha's heart, and she cannot leave him behind. She takes him home, and with a little bit of thread, some soap, and new clothes, Mister Bear is as good as new -- and Sosha has a new best friend! Sylvie Wickstrom's appealing picture book is perfect for anyone who believes that special friends can be found in the most unlikely places, and for anyone who has ever loved a shaggy old bear.

Danny seeks the advice of farm animals on what to give Mother for her birthday.

Sensitive portrayal of the plight of dancing bears.