Baby Bear, Baby Bear, what do you see?
I see a red fox slipping by me.
Red Fox, Red Fox, what do you see?
I see a flying squirrel sliding by me.
Flying Squirrel, Flying Squirrel, what do you see?
I see a mountain goat climbing near me.
Mountain Goat, Mountain Goat, what do you see?
I see a blue heron flying by me.
Blue Heron, Blue Heron, what do you see?
I see a prairie dog digging by me.
Prairie Dog, Prairie Dog, what do you see?
I see a striped skunk strutting by me.
Striped Skunk, Striped Skunk, what do you see?
I see a mule deer running by me.
Mule Deer, Mule Deer, what do you see?
I see a rattlesnake sliding by me.
Rattlesnake, Rattlesnake, what do you see?
I see a screech owl hooting at me.
Screech Owl, Screech Owl, what do you see?
I see a mama bear looking at me.
Mama Bear, Mama Bear, what do you see?
I see…
a red fox, a flying squirrel, a mountain goat,
a blue heron, a prairie dog, a striped skunk,
a mule deer, a rattlesnake, a screech owl…
and my baby bear looking at me
--that’s what I see!