Little Bear's personality energizes the stories in this series; his companions are engaging, and the artwork is colorful, detailed, and humorous. Imaginative integration of text and pictures creates relationships between the characters that are believable and warm. (Recommended for ages 2–6)

"The County Fair is coming soon!" Little Bear tells his friends. "Maybe our team can win a ribbon. Let's practice!" Everything goes well until Little Bear falls and hurts his back. Now he can't help worrying. How long is his back going to be sore? What if he can't skate with the team? And worst of all, will he be brave enough to try his spins at the County Fair? Maybe Dr. LaBear can help. Full-color illustrations; Book 6 in the Little Bear Adventure Series

Other Little Bear adventures include: Little Bear's Surprise, Little Bear's Secret, Little Bear at Big School, Little Bear's Crunch-A-Roo Cookies, Little Bear's Big Adventure, and Play Fair, Little Bear.