It was a dark and stormy night on Plum Street. In the little white house, Mrs. Bear was putting Sam to bed.

Outside, the wind blows and the rain comes down. Inside, it is Sam's bedtime. Mrs. Bear reads him a story, tucks him in, and brings him warm milk. Are you ready now, Sam? she asks. I'm waiting, he says. What else does Sam need before going to sleep? Could Mrs. Bear have forgotten a kiss?