Ep 9. Follow the Leader/Little Scarecrow Bear/Little Bear and the Baby

In Maurice Sendak's Little Bear season 2 episode 9, viewers are treated to three different adventures in the lives of Little Bear and his friends. The episode starts with Follow the Leader, where Little Bear and Duck decide to lead the other animals in a game of follow the leader. What was supposed to be a fun game ends up creating chaos as the animals take turns leading, each trying to outdo the other with increasingly wild and silly actions.

Next up is Little Scarecrow Bear, where Little Bear and his friends create a scarecrow to protect their garden from a group of pesky crows. However, when Little Bear goes to sleep and has a dream that the scarecrow comes to life and befriends the crows, he starts to see the situation from a different perspective and realizes that maybe the crows aren't such a big problem after all.

The final adventure of the episode is Little Bear and the Baby, where Father Bear leaves Little Bear in charge of taking care of a baby raccoon for the day. Little Bear is excited for the responsibility, but soon realizes that taking care of a baby is harder than he thought. Between finding the right foods, dealing with a fussy baby, and trying to keep up with his own adventures with his friends, things quickly become overwhelming. But with a little help from Father Bear, Little Bear learns the value of responsibility and the rewards that come with taking care of others.

Throughout all three adventures, viewers are treated to the beautiful animation and charming storytelling that have made Maurice Sendak's Little Bear a beloved classic for generations. From the whimsical games of Follow the Leader, to the imaginative dream sequences of Little Scarecrow Bear, to the heartwarming lessons of Little Bear and the Baby, this episode is sure to delight viewers young and old with its timeless storytelling and endearing characters.