Publisher's Synopsis
Forest Friends is a series of early reader chapter books. The fourth book in the series, The Sticky Situation, brings the Bear family out from hibernation. The Bear cubs are always full of energy. They can often be found running around chasing each other or getting into all kinds of funny situations. There is never a shortage of things for the brother and sister to do in the forest, but they are often found looking for food. Betty is more reserved and careful than her brother Ben. Ben is always getting himself into some kind of situation. While the two have to learn to care for themselves and find their own food, they learn that working together can make things easier. Momma Bear soon realizes she needs food, and lots of it if she is to keep up with her very energetic cubs. Betty and Ben are very active and are often found chasing each other. With Momma Bear keeping things in check, she teaches Betty and Ben all about the different foods of the forest and even how to fish! Along with their new friend, Wheezy Woodchuck, the trio are often found searching for food or just playing a game of chase. However, one can be sure when the cubs are around, there is sure to be something funny that happens! When the three friends begin venturing out on their own, they even find themselves in a sticky situation! Can the Bear Cubs and Wheezy find a way to get unstuck? Join the Bear cubs and their new friend Wheezy Woodchuck as they learn about their forest home and how to survive on their own.Be sure to check out the third book in the series, Chaos at the Cabin brings Shelby Squirrel back into the story. Being as mischievous and curious as she is, she quickly finds herself in mishap after mishap. With winter arriving in the forest, the animals are quickly fixing up their winter homes. The Squirrel family decides the old cabin by the pond is the perfect place to stay. As they find their way into the attic from the tops of the trees, the Skunk family is moving in down below. Can the two families share the space peacefully and without any mishaps? With so much changing in the forest, will Shelby avoid the usual mishaps, or will the mishaps begin to spread to her friends as well?The second book in the series, Mystery in the Meadow follows Riley Rabbit and Dollie Deer as they discover human things spread around in the forest. As these items magically appear, they just as magically disappear. This leaves Riley and Dollie working as detectives to solve the mysterious disappearing act. The first book in the series, Trouble in the Garden, tells the story of three friends from the forest: Riley Rabbit, Shelby Squirrel, and Charlie Chipmunk; These three friends love to explore the world around them. There is always so much to do in the forest but exploring and finding new things are two of their favorite activities. Throughout the Forest Friends series, readers learn about being a good friend to others, they learn about helping each other and sharing with each other, and they learn about working together. These feel good stories encourages friendship through the lives of familiar forest animals and helps kids learn about their habitats, daily habits, and it teaches kids about courage and trying new things. The Forest Friends series encourages learning through humor and intrigue and leaves the reader laughing and wanting more.
