Jane Dyer

Little Brown Bear does not want to go to school, so he tries various jobs instead.

Presents vocabulary words and holiday lessons using Christmas cookies as the theme of the book.

When Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear return from their walk on Christmas Eve, they find their pudding eaten, their chairs broken, and a surprise guest in Baby Bear's bed.

Emily's father takes care of everything the day she has a "stomach ache in her head."