How the Bear Lost His Tail

Bear was once a sweet, loveable creature with a long, fluffy tail.

Fox is jealous of the bear's tail.

So when Bear asks him how he can catch a string of fish like the ones Fox is carrying, Fox plays a trick on him.

This traditional tale, retold by Carnegie award winning writer Susan Price and beautifully illustrated by Sara Ogilvie, tells why Bear became the grumpy, bad-tempered creature he is today.