It was time for Little Bear's first winter sleep. 'All bears sleep through winter,' said Little Bear's mother. 'And we won't wake until spring,' said Little Bear's father. 'It's a big, big sleep.' Little Bear is in the cave with his mother and father, who have settled down for their big winter sleep. But Little Bear has a problem-he can't get to sleep! He snuggles and sings and softly strokes his ear. Will Little Bear be able to get to sleep before springtime?