Book excerpt: This story begins in the little Canadian backwoods village of Bearsville. A blessed event occurs, when a polar bear cub, Baby Bum, is born to the 'Bear Family' on Christmas Day. Happiness abounds, but tragedy strikes a blow when his beloved father, Gruff, dies in the dreadful jaws of a bear trap. Mother Bear cannot mend his broken heart and is inspired to adopt a red-eyed cub (Carey Bear) to share his unbearable grief. Bonding as friends and brothers, they dream of grand adventures in faraway lands. Daring their dreams, our young heroes venture into strange places and meet new friends and scary foes. Entering the frozen realm of an awesome wicked wizard, (Blitzzard), they battle for their lives in a humongous blizzard. Hopelessly lost, they wish upon a star and are rescued by a Magic Rainbow Goddess, (Iris). Entering a forbidding Forest, (Bearswoods), they encounter a knightly hood, 'Sir Robbin Bear'. Trading heroic tales, Robbin honors them in a forest feast. Chased by a fierce raptor, 'Talons the Golden Eagle', the heroic brothers, dashing to Mother Bear, return to honor and glory in a grand celebration and triumphant presentation. The story ends with the joy and wonder of Christmas. 'The Adventures of Bum and Carey Bear' will surely delight the hearts and imaginations of children around the world. It is wonderful and inspiring reading for the entire family.