Just before the New Year, the New Year tree disappears in the forest. What to do, because without a New Year tree there will be no holiday in the forest. The hare and the awakened bear take it upon themselves to investigate the mysterious disappearance of the Christmas tree. They will have to solve a lot of mysteries, and the young reader will be able to actively participate in the investigation. The main thing is to be attentive and courageous, because fearless detectives are opposed by insidious and very enterprising villains. As the story progresses, young readers are asked questions, which are accompanied by illustrations, so that the child can feel like a real detective. Samizdat