Description: A winter tale of best friends, Big Bear and Little Dormouse In the forest, the biggest bear loves small things. Bear eats a dainty honey Mont Blanc, and plants tiny seedlings in a small flower bed, hoping for cute little flowers. The smallest dormouse in the forest loves big things. Dormouse eats a huge three-tiered cream cake, picks out the biggest seedlings, and plants them in a large field, hoping for big, bold flowers. Big Bear and Little Dormouse fell for each other at first sight, and became the very best of friends in the forest. One day, a postcard made of a fallen leaf arrives for the two animals—it's from a shop preparing for winter. The two friends rush over together and immediately decide they must buy the wonderful items on display: a small red vest for Dormouse from Bear, and a large white sweater for Bear from Dormouse. Now, they must work hard to gather acorns, which are used as currency here. Watch as the two friends and all the forest animals busily collect acorns. Will they manage to gather enough to buy what they want? Come listen to this adorable story about lovable animals starting their winter season together. This is the second installment in the 'Big Bear and Little Dormouse' series, following the warm tale of forest friendship in Best Friends in the Forest. Another heartwarming story of friendship unfolds once again. The story of two completely different friends who care for each other and build a deep bond of friendship will help children learn the importance of friendship and consideration for others. With its beautiful illustrations, this picture book will help make even the coldest winter feel warm. Author Yumiko Fukazawa was born in Tokyo, Japan. Her picture books include We Are Best Friends, I Need You, My Friend, Thank You, My Friend, The Mole and the Cicada, and The Minnow in the Puddle, as well as the comics Big Bear and Little Dormouse and Friends of Dandelion Village. She currently lives in Tokyo.