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.

When Bear discovers he has a loose tooth, his friends try to help make it fall out. "Bear and his friends are munching on their lunch when, all of sudden, Bear feels something wiggling and wobbling in his mouth. Oh, no! What can it be? It’s Bear’s first loose tooth! From a cave in the forest came a “MUNCH, MUNCH, CRUNCH!” as Bear and his friends all nibbled on their lunch. Bear and his friends are munching on their lunch, when all of sudden…...

The other animals at school make fun of Sweet Briar because she is a skunk and has a strong smell, until she uses her scent to chase away a hungry wolf.

When spring comes, Bear wakes up very hungry and is treated to great food by his friends. "El oso encuentra algunos brotes para comer, pero no son suficientes. Quiere más! Con la ayuda de sus amigos encuentra algunas fresas, tréboles y pescasos para comer, pero nada parece suficiente. El oso siempre quiere más!"--Cover.