Jane Chapman

While waiting impatiently for the big day to arrive, Teddy tries to help Big Bear with Christmas preparations.

Barry lives all by himself deep in the forest. But this furry chap is never on his own for long. 'Come here, Snuggle-wuggles'. Oh dear! All the other animals won't stop cuddling him! There are simply too many hugs to handle. How can he get them to stop?

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

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

When Bear discovers he has a loose tooth, his friends try to help make it fall out.

Honey the cat is determined to play with Happy the dog, even though he is trying to sleep.

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.

After seeing a picture of a flower garden, Wellington is determined to grow a garden even though he lives in a cold, snowy area.

Rhyming text celebrates the simple pleasures of time spent together with family or friends.

In this counting book, increasingly larger groups of animals try to help a duck that is stuck in the sleepy, slimy marsh.