Basic Bear Stuff — Remembering With Love

Small moments. Simple lessons. Everyday joys.

There is a lot we can learn from the little things we do every day.

For Día de Muertos, the Mexican tradition observed on November 1 and 2 to remember and celebrate loved ones who have passed, Little Red Bear joins a family in honoring the memories they hold dear.

Join Little Red Bear each Sunday for a simple, colorful moment celebrating kindness, friendship, safety, responsibility, healthy habits, appreciation of nature, and the everyday pleasures of living.

Sometimes thoughtful, sometimes funny, and always gentle and welcoming, Basic Bear Stuff is about showing by example rather than preaching a lesson.

Basic Bear Stuff is made for all ages, and especially for sharing with children and grandchildren. Sometimes a little picture, a gentle laugh, or a simple everyday moment can open the door to a wonderful conversation.

One little bear. One simple moment. Something for all of us.

Welcome to Basic Bear Stuff!

Till next time then —

Jim (and Red!)



A note about the artwork — Each Basic Bear Stuff illustration is created from my original concepts and creative direction, with the assistance of AI, for the world of Little Red Bear and Honey Hill Country.

Basic Bear Stuff — Sharing Makes Halloween Sweeter

Small moments. Simple lessons. Everyday joys.

There is a lot we can learn from the little things we do every day. Like a special “Basic Bear Stuff” for a coming holiday!

Join Little Red Bear each Sunday for a simple, colorful moment celebrating kindness, friendship, safety, responsibility, healthy habits, appreciation of nature, and the everyday pleasures of living.

Sometimes thoughtful, sometimes funny, and always gentle and welcoming, Basic Bear Stuff is about showing by example rather than preaching a lesson.

Basic Bear Stuff is made for all ages, and especially for sharing with children and grandchildren. Sometimes a little picture, a gentle laugh, or a simple everyday moment can open the door to a wonderful conversation.

One little bear. One simple moment. Something for all of us.

Welcome to Basic Bear Stuff!

Till next time then —

Jim (and Red!)



A note about the artwork — Each Basic Bear Stuff illustration is created from my original concepts and creative direction, with the assistance of AI, for the world of Little Red Bear and Honey Hill Country.

Basic Bear Stuff — Helping a Friend Get Ready for Halloween

Small moments. Simple lessons. Everyday joys.

There is a lot we can learn from the little things we do every day. Like a special “Basic Bear Stuff” for a coming holiday!

Join Little Red Bear each Sunday for a simple, colorful moment celebrating kindness, friendship, safety, responsibility, healthy habits, appreciation of nature, and the everyday pleasures of living.

Sometimes thoughtful, sometimes funny, and always gentle and welcoming, Basic Bear Stuff is about showing by example rather than preaching a lesson.

Basic Bear Stuff is made for all ages, and especially for sharing with children and grandchildren. Sometimes a little picture, a gentle laugh, or a simple everyday moment can open the door to a wonderful conversation.

One little bear. One simple moment. Something for all of us.

Welcome to Basic Bear Stuff!

Till next time then —

Jim (and Red!)



A note about the artwork — Each Basic Bear Stuff illustration is created from my original concepts and creative direction, with the assistance of AI, for the world of Little Red Bear and Honey Hill Country.

Basic Bear Stuff — Making Halloween a Little Friendlier

Small moments. Simple lessons. Everyday joys.

There is a lot we can learn from the little things we do every day.

Join Little Red Bear each Sunday for a simple, colorful moment celebrating kindness, friendship, safety, responsibility, healthy habits, appreciation of nature, and the everyday pleasures of living.

Sometimes thoughtful, sometimes funny, and always gentle and welcoming, Basic Bear Stuff is about showing by example rather than preaching a lesson.

Basic Bear Stuff is made for all ages, and especially for sharing with children and grandchildren. Sometimes a little picture, a gentle laugh, or a simple everyday moment can open the door to a wonderful conversation.

One little bear. One simple moment. Something for all of us.

Welcome to Basic Bear Stuff!

Till next time then —

Jim (and Red!)



A note about the artwork — Each Basic Bear Stuff illustration is created from my original concepts and creative direction, with the assistance of AI, for the world of Little Red Bear and Honey Hill Country.

Basic Bear Stuff — Raking Leaves for a Neighbor

Small moments. Simple lessons. Everyday joys.

There is a lot we can learn from the little things we do every day.

Join Little Red Bear each Sunday for a simple, colorful moment celebrating kindness, friendship, safety, responsibility, healthy habits, appreciation of nature, and the everyday pleasures of living.

Sometimes thoughtful, sometimes funny, and always gentle and welcoming, Basic Bear Stuff is about showing by example rather than preaching a lesson.

Basic Bear Stuff is made for all ages, and especially for sharing with children and grandchildren. Sometimes a little picture, a gentle laugh, or a simple everyday moment can open the door to a wonderful conversation.

One little bear. One simple moment. Something for all of us.

Welcome to Basic Bear Stuff!

Till next time then —

Jim (and Red!)



A note about the artwork — Each Basic Bear Stuff illustration is created from my original concepts and creative direction, with the assistance of AI, for the world of Little Red Bear and Honey Hill Country.

Before the Cold Comes — Looking After One Another

Jeffrey the Rabbit mentioned it while Little Red Bear was helping him put away a few things from the garden.

“Mrs. Clover has been bringing in her Winter bedding,” he said. “There’s still a bundle beside the path that was there from yesterday.”

Little Red Bear set an empty basket beneath the shelf.

“Everything all right?” he asked.

“I expect so. She’s been carrying smaller loads lately. I didn’t know if you might want to stop by to check in on her if you’re going that way later, Red.”

Little Red Bear looked toward the trees beyond the garden.

“I could go that way,” he agreed.

By afternoon, he did.

Mrs. Nettie Clover, an elderly rabbit neighbor,  lived in a snug burrow home a short walk from Little Red Bear’s cabin. She kept her doorway swept, her belongings in their proper places, and a firm opinion about what those places were.

Little Red Bear found her beside a bundle of dried grass nearly as broad as she was.

She pulled it a little way along the path, stopped, and adjusted her grip. Then tugged at the resistant bundle again.

A few loose stems escaped. Nettie looked down at them.

“Well, that’s not very helpful,” she admonished.

 

 

 

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