Book 4

Little Bear becomes discouraged during his first days at school, but a special invitation convinces him that it is important to learn how to read and count after all.

Book 5

When his best friend, Spunky, misses school one day, Little Bear realizes that he has not been very nice to his other friends and bakes some special cookies (recipe included) to show he cares about them, too.

Little Bear's Secret

by Kathleen Allan-Meyer

Published 7 January 2000
When Little Bear is uncertain about going to day camp alone, Mother Bear tells him a secret about making friends.