Bear is getting ready for his long winter nap, but his friends Fox, Blue Jay, and Raccoon have other plans.

A clever picture book about a multi-level apartment building's occupants and their many nighttime noises--

Rhyming text follows a toddler's bedtime routine, from an energetic bath to choosing jammies, reading a book, cuddling with a favorite toy, and snuggling with loved ones before gently falling asleep.

At bedtime, a brave child makes a monster disappear by tickling its various parts, such as its teeth so it cannot bite, and the parts transform into new objects that create a non-threatening scene.