Okee, the Cherokee Bear of the Great Smokies, is truly a tale of friendship and love. Through this cuddly creature, historical truths are woven, bringing the Cherokee stories back to the forefront of children's reading. Early Cove residents and the Cherokee neighbors interweave in a cherished way, portraying the goodness of people. Prayerfully, a deeper appreciation of all that has gone before us will be sparked as one journeys with Okee and his friends in a part of this great land we call America.