Barbara Firth

It's bedtime, and Little Bear can't get to sleep. He's frightened of the dark, the dark all around, which not even Big Bear's largest lantern can light up. Big Bear finds a way to show Little Bear that there is no need to be afraid.

Little Bear helps Big Bear gather wood, fetch water, and tidy the cave so that they can play together.

A brief introduction to several species of spiders, discussing their physiology, reproduction, and behavior, including the female's curious propensity to eat her mate.

When bedtime comes Little Bear is afraid of the dark, until Big Bear brings him lights and love.

Every mother's song is the most beautiful lullaby in the world to her own baby.

After spending an enjoyable day on the farm, Sammy and his toy rabbit become separated but happily find each other at bedtime.

A boy and his father must decide how to protect the sheep when coyotes make their home near the family's farm.