Lazy is a cute, cuddly bear who lives in the Valley of Circumstance with his friends Busy Beaver, Diligence the squirrel, and Mr. Eagle. With fall soon turning into winter, the forest animals are getting ready for the cold, snowy months that lie ahead ... all except Lazy. Will Lazy listen to his friends' advice? Or will bad weather catch Lazy off guard before he is prepared for the winter?

Laziness in the Valley of Circumstance teaches children a variety of life lessons such as the importance of working hard even when it's a task you don't like, listening to the advice of others, forgiving your friends, and helping those in need.