Little Bear at Work and at Play
“Little Bear’s Surprise Party”
by Frances Margaret Fox
A little bear is so happy about his surprise party that he goes into hibernation sleep early, but happy.
A little bear is so happy about his surprise party that he goes into hibernation sleep early, but happy.
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