Carlstrom, Nancy White

Because none of the other animals will play with him, Joshie the sea otter swims too far out to sea, but he is called back by a song sung in the strong safe voice of his mother.

Young readers are invited to answer questions posed on each page with animal noises, actions, and die-cut peek-through holes.

Rhymed text and illustrations describe Jesse Bear's activities from January to December.

Rose Marie is not at all sure she likes having to deal with her new sister Baby Boo.

Although the lazy sun is reluctant to rise, one by one the members of a cozy household get up.

A boy enjoys the various noises the rain makes.

A young child excitedly plans all the essentials she must take with her for a trip to Grandma's house.

A little boy watches the wind through the four seasons of the year.

A young girl visits all day with the animals on a farm, until it is time for them to go to sleep and await a new day.

Jesse Bear experiences the excitement of a family reunion filled with grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins and lots of food, games, and storytelling.