"All life grows up from the same root ... earth. We are all in this together." "Bear World is designed to be an uplifting educational story for all ages! Bear World takes place in an imaginary land, home to bears all sizes, shapes, and colors. In order to save the community from a local garbage pile-up, the bears of the forest try to get the a stubborn bear (Gary Grizzly) to cooperate and help the group clean up the soccer field. Kara the storyteller leads the way, giving the Earth Day message: to be responsible for the one home we all share, explaining the the importance of healthy living, and presenting the lesson of thanks giving. The bears set out on a magical journey exploring the forest to seek out what it means to "give something back." Bear World is a story devoted to revealing and celebrating the wonders of our planet, the magic of trees, planting fruits, and learning from the flowers and the bees. It''s about plotting a better future by giving the unique gifts we give best; to greater our community. An excellent book to talk about. A wonderful book to grow up with! FOR EVERY BOOK SOLD AN OAK TREE IS PLANTED!