Barks Bear Book #[nn]

In "The Widow's Doughnuts," Andy, a kind-hearted bear, uses his unique ability to communicate with lions to save a circus lion tamer, earning a reward of money that he quietly gives to a struggling family. The story unfolds with gentle humor and heart, set in a world where animals live and work like people, and where small acts of courage ripple outward.

In this 1979 tale from the Barks Bear Book, Porky’s summer plans take a wild turn when Petunia’s silence prompts him to don a Mounted Policeman disguise for a masquerade. A gust of wind sends his hat flying into a boxcar, trapping him and Bugs inside—and when the train rolls into Canada, Porky is mistaken for the legendary Dauntless of the Mounties.

When Happy takes a rare day off to go fishing, his plans go awry the moment a prisoner escapes Alca-Sing Prison—right into his path. Despite his best efforts to avoid trouble, Happy keeps running into the crook at every turn, turning his peaceful day into a series of awkward encounters.

In "The Sound of His Horn," Barney and Benny stumble upon a western town in chaos, its residents fleeing in panic from eerie groans echoing from a colossal horn carved into a mountain by a madman. The mystery deepens as the duo investigates the strange phenomenon, drawn into a situation far stranger than any they've encountered on the trail.

In "Barney Rides Again," the ever-enthusiastic Barney dons a cowboy outfit and sets out to prove his riding prowess—first testing Benny as his steed, then setting his sights on taming the notorious wild horse Satan, known as the wildest, meanest brute on the range.

In "Snap, Goes the Turtle," Barney sets out to catch a turtle for soup, only to find his plans derailed when the creature clamps down on his toe—hard. Despite Benny’s best efforts to help, the turtle isn’t letting go, and Barney’s fishing trip takes a surprisingly sticky turn.

When Barney’s nephew from Alaska—a towering Kodiak bear with a legendary appetite—arrives for a visit, the house quickly runs out of food. Before things get out of hand, Barney wisely steers the hungry cousin toward the home of his cousin Brownie.

In "The Sounds of Silence," Barney’s pounding headache puts him on edge, and Benny, determined to help, goes to extreme (and hilariously loud) lengths to keep the house quiet. But in his efforts to be silent, Benny’s clumsy attempts only amplify the chaos—until Barney’s nerves snap under the noise.

In "Mother Nature's Children," Benny convinces Barney to try camping in Yellowstone National Park, leading to a chilly surprise when Barney's tent ends up pitched right over a steam hole that suddenly erupts into a geyser. The story captures the duo’s misadventures with humor and charm, all set against the wild backdrop of nature’s unpredictable wonders.

In "Somewhere under the Rainbow," Barney sets out to claim the legendary pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, tricking Benny into believing it's real. With a miner’s help, Benny turns the tables by swapping the painted pebbles for actual gold, turning the trickster’s plan on its head.

In "A Hole in None," Barney takes a swing at the course’s lake, only to find its bottom littered with lost golf balls—much to his delight and McDuff’s dismay. As the Scottish course manager tries to keep him out, Barney devises a clever plan to retrieve the balls, turning the lake into his own private treasure hunt.

When Barney sets out to catch the notorious Klepto Klippo, he underestimates the thief’s flair for the dramatic—and the sheer audacity of stealing not just money and gear, but everything in sight, including the sheriff and even Barney’s own house. With a trail of chaos and a growing list of stolen items, Barney’s pursuit turns into a wild chase that’s as much about survival as it is about justice.

When Barney’s fearsome, wealthy Uncle Grizzly pays a surprise visit, the young bear is determined to impress him—so he devises a plan to save his uncle’s life and earn his approval, all while navigating the chaos of a visit from the most intimidating relative he’s ever known.

In "Home, Sweet Home No More," Barney’s decision to sell his house sets off a chain of unexpected events when he finds himself without a place to live, leaving him adrift in a world that suddenly feels unfamiliar. With help from his loyal friend Benny, things take a turn when a surprising clash erupts between Mooseface and the new owner of Barney’s former home.

In "Riches, Riches in the Wall," Mooseface’s envy of Barney’s garden leads him to dig it up, only to be tricked by a tale of buried agates. When Benny decides to turn the tables, he spins a story about Old Man Cougar’s hidden fortune on Mooseface’s land—setting off a chain of antics neither bear expected.