Mother Bear

Boxer

Boxer is the cub of Mother Bear, and she fiercely protects and teaches him.

Lightfoot the Deer

Lightfoot and Mother Bear are cautious neighbors who occasionally cross paths in the forest.

Buster Bear

Buster Bear and Mother Bear are occasional rivals for food but avoid direct conflict.

Boxer

Boxer is the cub of Mother Bear, and she fiercely protects and teaches him.

Boxer

Boxer is the cub of Mother Bear, and she fiercely protects and teaches him.

Buster Bear

Buster Bear and Mother Bear are occasional rivals for food but avoid direct conflict.

Lightfoot the Deer

Lightfoot and Mother Bear are cautious neighbors who occasionally cross paths in the forest.

Lightfoot the Deer

Lightfoot and Mother Bear are cautious neighbors who occasionally cross paths in the forest.

Buster Bear’s Twins

Mother Bear is the protective parent of the twin cubs, guiding them through the forest.

Mother Bear's Secret

Mrs. Bear is revealed to have a secret family of twin cubs, which Peter discovers.

Peter Scares the Twins

Her secret of the cubs is revealed; she is absent during the scene.

Peter’s Glee Is Short-Lived

Angrily chases Peter Rabbit after he frightens her cubs.

Boxer and Woof-Woof

The wise mother who observes her cubs' disobedience and decides to let them learn from their fright.

Out in the Great World

Wise and protective mother who teaches her cubs the essential skills of survival in the Great World.

The Twins Climb a Tree

Teaches the twins to climb, stands below to encourage them, then leaves to dig for roots.

A Scare That Didn't Work

Leads the twins out from the windfall and sets them to climbing a tree, then disappears from sight.

Too Late Chatterer Is Sorry

Mother Bear is quoted at the beginning, providing wisdom about keeping one's temper.

The Twins Have to Go Home

The authoritative mother who calls the cubs down from the tree and insists on obedience as the first great lesson in life.

X: The Twins Get Even with Peter Rabbit

Mother of the twins, who is fishing nearby while the twins nap.

Peter Takes a Chance

Mentioned as the mother of the twin cubs, but not present in the scene.

Two Foolish-Feeling Little Bears

Scolds the twins for fighting, teaching them a lesson about temper and wisdom.

The Twins Meet Their Father

Busy tearing open a stump for ants nearby; the cubs wander off without her knowledge.

The Twins Take to a Tree

Teaches the twins the importance of running away from danger without hesitation.

Mother Comes to the Rescue

The mother of Boxer and Woof-Woof who rushes to their rescue, causing Buster Bear to flee.

The Twins Are Comforted

Comforts and protects her cubs, chases away Buster Bear, and explains the identity of the stranger.

The Cubs Talk It Over

Scolds the cubs for disobeying and following Buster's tracks, defends Buster as the handsomest Bear, and teaches them respect.

The Twins Get Their First Bath

Leads the twins to Paddy's pond and guides them across the dam.

The Twins Are Still Puzzled

Observes the twins from a distance, grins at their mishap, and reflects that the accident may be a blessing in disguise.

Boxer Gets a Spanking

Leaves the twins up a tree with strict orders, later finds and spanks Boxer for disobeying.

Boxer Is Sulky

Disciplines Boxer and sends him to stay under the windfall until he overcomes his sulkiness.

Boxer Starts Out to Get Even

Spanked Boxer and went off toward the Laughing Brook with Woof-Woof.

Alone and Lost in the Great World

Mother Bear is mentioned as Boxer's mother, whom he longs for and hopes will find him.

Boxer Gets His Own Breakfast

Anxious mother bear who is absent but whose example guides Boxer.

Boxer Has a Painful Lesson

Mentioned as the one whose growl Boxer imitates; Boxer has run away from her.

Boxer Is Sadder but Much Wiser

Mentioned in the chapter title as a reference to Boxer's mother, but not directly present in the excerpt.

Boxer Meets a Polite Little Fellow

Referenced as the one Boxer has run away from, leaving his twin sister Woof-Woof with her.

Boxer Wishes He Hadn’t

Mentioned in the chapter heading but does not appear in the excerpt.

Woof-Woof Turns Up Her Nose

Worried mother who searches tirelessly for Boxer, using the scent of Jimmy Skunk's punishment to track him down.

All Is Well at Last

A firm but caring mother who believes in punishment as a teaching tool, keeping Boxer at a distance to teach him a lesson.