Bear's Birthday

In Bear's eighth tale, the butterscotch colored ursine welcomes his friends to his birthday party. The pudgy bears play hide-and-seek in Bear's jewel-toned house and hunt for treasure outside before Bear opens his gifts, which include "delicious jam and honey: Raspberry, strawberry, apricot, cherry." No naysayers or jealous siblings spoil the party: Bear and friends' lumbering good natures will have readers looking forward to their own celebrations. Ages 2%E2%80%936. (June)