The moon was full and shone so brightly, Bear couldn’t sleep. He wanted to have a party, and dance and eat food, and he wanted to invite all his friends.
The next morning, he told his brother all about his idea. His brother thought it was silly, but that didn’t stop Bear! He made invitations and delivered them, and even wrote a little song to sing to his friends about the fun they would have.
Everyone told him it wouldn’t work. The coyote and the moose seemed especially discouraging, but that didn’t stop Bear! He kept right on delivering his invitations. This would be the best party ever.
The birds, the porcupine, the insects – everyone was invited, and everyone said no. “Well, I’m having a party,” Bear decided. “And if only one animal comes, that’s fine. I’m one animal, so I’ll have fun.”
He made all the food, he swept his clearing, and as the sun set, he waited. And waited. And waited. Would he be the only guest at his party after all?
Well, that’s that! Bear started his party by himself. He danced, and he sang, and he had some food. Underground, the fox family heard him and came up to investigate. Then Moose came to see what the awful racket was. Then the birds, and the rabbits – and they all saw how much fun Bear was having and decided to join him. And in the end, even the moon came to the party, complimenting Bear on his wonderful gala. What a surprise! The moon had never spoken before, but she did that night, because of Bear.
It just goes to show – if there’s something you want, and you’re determined to get it, it doesn’t matter how many people tell you no.
(This book was published in 2001 by August House Littlefolk and was illustrated by Melissa Ferreira.)
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