Follow and join in the family's excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river and squelch through the mud in search of a bear. What a surprise awaits them in the cave on the other side of the dark forest!
This is a simple, scrumptious birthday story one from beloved author-illustrator, Helen Oxenbury. 'It's my birthday and I'm going to make a cake', a little boy tells his friends. Will they all help? Yes. The chicken gets some eggs; the bear gets some flour; the cat gets butter and milk; and, the pig gets a pinch of salt....
