Spring has come to the Ute village, but Short Tail and his people are concerned because the Great Bear has not awakened. While going to the mountains to find the Great Bear, Short Tail falls asleep and slips into a magical dream in which the Great Bear teaches him a wonderful secret to take back to his people. Color illustrations.

Will Hobbs is the award-winning author of many popular adventure stories for young readers, including Bearstone and Beardance. His picture book, Beardream, illustrated by Jill Kastner, is a companion to these novels. Seven of his novels have been chosen by the American Library Association as Best Books for Young Adults. A graduate of Stanford University and former language arts teacher, he lives in Durango, Colorado, with his wife, Jean. Longtime backpackers and river runners, they have spent many years exploring the mountain and canyon settings of Will's stories.
To learn more about the author and his books, visit Will's Web site at www.WillHobbsAuthor.com.