Will little Corky in the striped socks—that dear of a girl, so quirky and curious—live her life and her dreams to the fullest? Wise Old Bear is her guide. When Corky is just a baby, Old Bear gives her the keys to her days, and he gives her a list of things to do and a list of dreams to dream. As she grows and grows, she learns to live in wonderment, craning her eyes toward the starry heavens, racing along through the budding trees, watching the seasons pass by. But when her days grow short, she asks Old Bear for a few more days. She wants to make sure she has played all the play, sang all the songs to sing, done all the work that was hers to do. Old Bear reminds Corky that she holds the key to her days. She must do what needs to be done, and dream what needs to be dreamed. When she is ready, she will not be afraid to open the door to wonder. Yes, Old Bear is a wise old bear.

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