Description: Bear, wake up quickly! We really need your help. In spring, as the snow begins to melt, Little Dormouse wakes from hibernation and discovers a dangerous situation—a beehive is about to fall off a cliff! Dormouse tries everything to help, but simply doesn't have the strength on its own. So Dormouse decides to ask the strongest animal in the forest, Big Bear, for help. But Bear insists spring hasn't come yet and keeps sleeping soundly. Dormouse searches all over the forest for proof that spring has arrived, hoping to wake Bear, but nothing seems to work. Finally, Dormouse gathers all the forest friends and returns to Bear's den, shouting together: "Bear, help the bees! The bees are in trouble! The bees...! The bees...! Bees...! Hon...!" Can you guess what word wakes him up? The moment Bear hears the word "honey," he leaps up—especially since he's been hibernating so long and is very hungry! After hearing Dormouse's explanation, Bear lifts the entire tree holding the beehive right off the cliff's edge and moves it to safety. Afterward, Bear and Dormouse happily share the honey the grateful bees give them as a gift. A Perfect Blend of Crisis and Resolution—A Story Full of Life! Following Volume 1 (Autumn) and Volume 2 (Winter), Volume 3 (Spring) of the beloved Big Bear and Little Dormouse series has finally arrived! As the snow begins to melt in spring, Dormouse discovers that a beehive is in danger of falling off a cliff and tries to help—but quickly realizes the task is too big. That's when Bear comes to mind! Only Big Bear, Dormouse's steadfast friend, has the strength to lift the beehive to safety. And so begins a delightful, all-hands-on-deck effort by the forest friends to wake Bear up. Throughout the story, Dormouse's earnest efforts and Bear's perfectly timed awakening blend seamlessly, creating a story full of both fun and suspense that will delight young readers. There Are Some Things Only You Can Do! At first glance, Big Bear and Little Dormouse seem to have nothing in common and hardly seem like a natural pair. But by accepting each other's differences and looking out for one another, they've built a true friendship. Though completely different in personality and appearance, each knows exactly what the other loves and what the other is good at—better than anyone else. Perhaps this is what real closeness looks like. We hope children will come to understand the beauty of finding a friend like this—someone to share countless memories with along the way. By embracing each other's differences, we begin to notice each other's strengths, and come to cherish one another's place within the community. Through Bear and Dormouse's story, we hope every child dreams of growing up alongside a treasured friend who will always be there to support them. Soak In the Forest Scenery That Fills Every Page! In the midst of a quiet, lonely winter landscape, sleeping life begins to stir and open its eyes once more. Spring must be on its way. The pages are filled with sweeping white snow and the fresh scent of spring, letting readers soak in the abundance of nature. Bear tossing and turning under his blanket, an anxious Dormouse, and the worried forest friends all come together to convey just how big an event this spring morning truly is in the forest. So go ahead—read this picture book and catch a little glimpse of spring on its way. About the Author: Yumiko Fukuzawa was born in Tokyo, Japan. Her picture books include the Big Bear and Little Dormouse series—Best Friends in the Forest, The Shop That Prepares for Winter, and A Gift in the Rainy Forest—as well as The Killifish Who Lives in the Puddle, The Mole and the Cicada, and Mimi's Doll. Her comic works include Big Bear and Little Dormouse and Friends of Dandelion Village, both featured in Big Pocket. She currently lives in Tokyo. Visit her website, Yumiko Fukuzawa's Little Site, to learn more.