What can a little bear do when he s all ready for his first day of school but his mother isn t? DON T GO TO SCHOOL! she wails. STAY HERE WITH ME! Mommy sulks, she s shy, she even throws a tantrum. Can Benno convince her that everything s okay? He comes up with an ingenious idea to help her adjust one that many a mom and dad will recognize. This humorous story will reassure and delight nervous children, while parents feeling a little sad to see their babies grow up and march off to school will empathize with Mom!