A comforting story that explores the many milestones that come with growing up " As the sun came up, Little Bear felt his mother's warm nose nudging him gently. 'Come, Little Bear, spring has arrived and it's time for us to leave the den.'" Little Bear's mother is always there to show him what he needs to learn-how to chew crunchy grass, catch swishing fish, and dig deep for roots. But Little Bear is still small, and he can't do all of these big- bear things just yet. What is a little bear to do? Watch, and grow, and try his best. And no matter what, know that he will always be loved just the same. In gentle words and stunning pictures, this universal story reassures children that in time they too will grow big and strong.