
ILLUSTRATIONS
THE BEARS' CAVE
BOBBY GROWS UP
BOBBY BEAR HAS TO HELP IN THE HOUSE
THEY VISIT THE FARMER'S CORNFIELD
OFF FOR THE HONEY
THE BEES CHASE BOBBY
BOBBY CATCHES A FISH AS BIG AS HIMSELF
THE FIGHT WITH THE WOLVES
In a cozy, shadow‑filled cave at the edge of a great forest lives a family of bears—Father, Mother, and their young son Bobby. Bobby’s voice is sweet but his days are mostly spent alone, playing pretend games with invisible friends while the forest whispers promises of companionship. He roams the riverbank and listens to the trees, hoping one day a real playmate will wander into his world.
Back at home, Bobby’s mornings begin with the clatter of dishes and the need to help Mother before he can join Father on a corn‑gathering walk. Though tired and reluctant to wash the plates, he musters courage, driven by his love for his father and the bright promise of adventure. As he steps outside, the forest murmurs, hinting that a curious child named Jane Bird may soon cross paths with the bear family, setting the stage for a gentle tale of friendship and growing up.
Language
en
Duration
~36 minutes (35K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Dave Hobart and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2012-02-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1890–1952
Best known for lively children's books and story collections, this early 20th-century writer helped bring Arthurian legend, animal tales, and adventure stories to young readers. His work has stayed in circulation through reprints and digital editions, keeping a once-familiar voice of juvenile fiction accessible today.
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