Bear would much rather sleep all day than tend to a busy farm. But his quiet life gets turned completely upside down when the fast-talking, tricky Fox convinces him to buy a gigantic, bright green donkey egg. Bear actually believes that if he sits on it long enough, a helpful young donkey will hatch out and do all of his chores. For minutes, hours, days, and even weeks, Bear lovingly and patiently cares for this mysterious green object. You will laugh as Bear's enthusiastic neighbor, Hare, drops by to offer terrible advice on how to properly incubate the strange egg. Of course, the egg is actually just a very large watermelon. Follow along on this hilarious countdown of patience as Bear finally discovers the truth about his unusual purchase. It is a fantastic lesson in dedication, gullibility, and the unexpected ways we can find sweet rewards.