Bear loved living in the forest but sometimes he got lonely When Bear picked berries Deer ran and hid deep in the woods When Bear fished in the stream Beaver slapped his tail and dove underwater When Bear collected hazelnuts and honey Chickadee flew to the top of the tallest tree Squirrel scurried into her nest Hare hopped away and Fox slipped into his burrow
Wherever he went Bear heard the other animals talking about him He's so big said Squirrel His claws are long said Hare His teeth are sharp said Deer His voice makes a rumbling sound said Chickadee Bear spent the summer by himself In the fall he was still alone I wish I had a friend he said
