A bear cub does not think he will ever be big enough to find food for himself, but after his mother's patient instructions, he surprises himself.
Bailey isn't interested in learning what his mother has to teach him because he doesn't feel ready to fend for himself, but when he catches his first fish one evening, Bailey realizes that his time to become more independent has arrived.
It's time for Bailey, the little bear cub, to learn to fend for himself. Mother Bear tries to show him how. But Bailey isn't interested. He wants to sniff the flowers, the buzzing bees frighten him, and he doesn't like the cold water in the stream. He'd rather let Mother Bear go on finding food for him. But all little bear cubs must grow up sometime, and one night, Bailey does just that when he accidentally catches his very first fish! Youngsters and their own proud parents will delight in Bailey and his loving mother's shared pride and joy over his budding independence.
