This fictional story is based on a true event that happened in the author's town A little bear becomes separated from her mama and her brother and finds her way into a small town. Her curiosity gets her into plenty of messes but she soon finds herself up a tree and missing her family. Hivey bear makes plenty of mischief along the way while upsetting chickens, dogs, cows, pigs and more The townspeople are quick to find a way to help Hivey find her way home. Come along for this engaging tale while building literacy and academic skills through strategies outlined in the