A bear and his mother bake little cakes and deliver them to their friends like May Day baskets on a snowy morning.

Kinda boring.

So I started to imagine the deserted snowy streets were a post-apocalyptic wasteland, and Mrs. Bear had been tasked by the remaining survivors to bake them all poisoned cakes, a merciful last meal to end their suffering. Only little Sam has been left out of the plan and is excited by the deliveries and the little cake awaiting him at home.

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It happened one winter morning, when the moon was still up, making moonbeams and shadows on Plum Street. In the little white house, Mrs. Bear and Sam were baking golden-brown cakes for their friends. "Come on, cakes," whispered Sam. "I can't wait, I can't wait, I can't wait!" At last Mrs. Bear sniffed the air and said, "I believe our cakes are ready." But who will go out in the snow and carry the tasty treats to each sleepy house?

One winter morning, while the moon is still up, Mrs. Bear and Sam bake cakes for all their friends on Plum Street.

One winter morning, Sam and Mrs. Bear are making cakes. Twelve cakes in all. When they are ready, Sam puts each of them into a red bag. Together, Sam and his mother set out to deliver the cakes to all their friends on Plum Street. But when they reach the first house, Mrs. Bear tells Sam to take the cake to the door . . . all by himself. Can Sam do it?

Charming, colorful illustrations accompany the simple text in this delightful book. Young readers, encouraged by Sam, will learn about bravery and generosity. It’s a perfect picture book for sharing.

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One winter morning, while the moon is still up, Mrs. Bear and Sam bake cakes for all their friends on Plum Street. And who do you think takes the cakes up to each doorstep... all by himself?