James D Bear lives in the nursery at 749 Washington Street. One day his father woke him up and said, “James Bear, today we are going to a birthday party!”
“Yay, I love birthdays!” said James D Bear “Whose birthday is today?”
“Today is your cousin Hayden’s birthday,” said Father. “She is two years old.”
Cousin Hayden lives in Batavia and sleeps in her very own big girl bed. She is a monkey.
Mama and Father Bear packed up James D Bear in his seat, and drove to Batavia.
James D Bear fell asleep.
When he opened his eyes, it was a party! All of his aunts and uncles were there, and Nama and Papa Bear.
And even Great-Grandfather Bear.
And so was the birthday girl, his monkey cousin Hayden.
“James D Bear!” shouted Hayden, “I am so excited you came to my party!”
“Happy Birthday, cousin Hayden!” said James D Bear. “I brought you a present wrapped in green paper.”
“It is a game that we may play together. But first I will give you a hug, because I am glad you are my cousin.”
James D Bear loves his monkey cousin.
