Oscar Needs a Friend

Oscar the little bear is very much like the preschool kids who will enjoy this story. He loves to run and play rough-and-tumble games -- but he doesn't have a playmate. Every night before going to sleep, he says to Mom: "I wish there were more bears on our side of the mountain". One day, a new bear family moves nearby, and best of all, one of the new bears is very young -- just like Oscar. His name is Ollie. But before long Oscar discovers that Ollie doesn't like any of the games that Oscar plays. Oscar can't imagine why. All he knows is that he is disappointed in his new playmate. But as this gentle story nears its conclusion, the children who have it read to them will begin to understand why Ollie doesn't like playing with Oscar. And once Oscar finds out for himself, he learns how he can make Ollie his real friend. Attractive, full-color illustrations on every page.