Jacob's Tree

The bright red line the tree outside is proof that Jacob the bear hasn’t grown even one inch! Jacob’s mama says wait, and so does his papa, but Jacob hates being small. Luckily, happy days, hibernation, and a little patience transform a small bear into a not-so-small bear – with a new line on the tree to prove it – in Holly Keller’s flawless and funny tribute to preschool concerns.