Sophie is uninterested in writing a research report on polar bears until a polar bear named Olafur swoops her away to the Arctic, where she learns all about the playful bear's habits and habitat, from glacier mice to Northern Lights.

A bear who has never experienced autumn before is puzzled by the falling leaves, unsure whether he should try to put them back or use them as a bed for a nap.

Four little bears on four little chairs must find a way to make room when Big Brown Bear arrives.

Seven bears sneak out of bed, through the window, and across the dark countryside to investigate the source of a noise.

Bear thanks his friends for bringing food dishes to his dinner party and finds a way of sharing something of his own.

"A little boy and his best friend - an actual bear - go on a search for a teddy bear before bedtime"--

Bear has never been so tired but his next-door neighbor, a wide-awake duck, keeps disturbing his sleep.

A little boy walking in the forest meets a big lovable bear that takes him on a delicious berry-picking adventure in the magical world of Berryland.

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 their outdoor sleepover is interrupted, Bear and his friends prepare for bed in a cabin, saying goodnight to a catalog of things, including Bear's beloved underwear.