Louise and her family are sad over the loss of their beloved
dog, Charlie. "Life will not be the same," Louise says, as she visits
a little island that Charlie loved. But
on a visit to the island after Charlie's death, something strange happens: She
meets a bear. At first, she's afraid, but soon she realizes that the bear is
sad, too. As Louise visits more often, she realizes that getting over loss
takes time. And just when she starts to feel better, it's time for Bear to bed
down for the winter. Once again, Louise
believes that life will not be the same. But sometimes, things can change for
the better, and on the first warm day of spring, her family welcomes a new
member.