Jane Chapman

Otter cub Miki finds strength in her family and friends when danger threatens.

When spring comes, Bear wakes up very hungry and is treated to great food by his friends.

Bear has come up with the perfect way to say thanks--a nice big dinner! When Bear decides to throw a feast, his friends show up one by one with different platters of delicious food to share. There's just one problem: Bear's cupboards are bare! What is he to do?

Bear and his friends persuade a bashful owl to play with them.

Bear's animal friends come to his rescue when he becomes lost and frightened in the woods.

As Bear and his friends stroll through the forest, they find different kinds of bird's eggs and leave gifts for the soon-to-be chicks.

Describes the parental behavior of Emperor penguins, focusing on how the male keeps the egg warm until it hatches and how the parents care for the chick after it is born.

Though it is winter in the forest, Bear can't sleep and his many animal friends are filled with suggestions to help him get to bed, from hot tea to lullabies.

A baby elephant describes how he and his mother spend their days together.

Retells the story of Mary and Joseph's trip into Bethlehem and the birth of Jesus in a manger.