Bear, with the help of his animal friends, remembers the story he had hoped to tell before the onset of winter. Full color. n nIt was almost winter and Bear was getting sleepy. nBut first, Bear had a story to tell... n nBear found his friend Mouse, but Mouse was busy gathering seeds and didnt have time to listen to a story. Then Bear saw his friend Duck, but Duck was getting ready to fly south. What about his friend Toad? He was busy looking for a warm place to sleep. By the time Bear was through helping his friends get ready for winter, would anyone still be awake to hear his story? n nThis endearing story of friendship and patience is a worthy companion to Philip and Erin Steads last collaboration, A Sick Day for Amos McGee, winner of the 2011 Caldecott Medal. n nBear Has a Story to Tell is a Kirkus Reviews Best Childrens Book of 2012. This title has Common Core connections.n