Baby Bear, Little Bear and Young Bear are scared of the storm. So one by one they climb into bed with their mum and dad. 'What scaredy-bears you are!' says Daddy Bear. But when there's a rat-tat-tat at the door and the lights go out, Daddy Bear is not quite as brave as he seems....

It's nearly Christmas, but Grumpy Badger's in an intolerable mood.

The forest is a flurry of activity, with everyone putting up the Christmas tree, wrapping presents, and making yummy treats. Didn't they know - that Christmas and the long cold winter are meant for sleeping straight through?

"Piffle!" shouts Grumpy Badger. "I don't like presents and I don't like Christmas!" So he snuggles under his thick, down comforter and settles in for a snooze.

But then there's a knock - followed by another, and another. When the merriment of Christmas comes right to his door, how long Grumpy Badger refuse?

Chapman's masterfully-drawn illustrations extend the magic of Christmas to the animal world.


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"You can see why I'm King of the Jungle," said Big Lion. "It's because I'm the best." But what is he best at? He quickly discovers that the jungle is full of talented animals. Cheetah, monkey, snake, and elephant giggle as Big Lion tries and fails to run, climb, creep, and crash through the forest. Energetic and expressive illustrations will entertain young readers until the very end when Big Lion finds out what he does best. And then, Nobody Laughs at a Lion!...