Bears

Bears have played important roles in children's books for many years. There are the big and fierce variety, then then there are the ones that are big, warm, and cuddly. In this collection of books you will find books of all kinds whose main characters are bears. Don't forget to visit these series pages to find more bear books: The Bear Books, The Paddington Bear Books, and the Sam the Bear Books.
Hugless Douglas

Hugless Douglas

David Melling
Picture Book
For ages 4 to 6
Tiger Tales, 2010   ISBN: 978-1589250987
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Bear’s First Christmas

Bear’s First Christmas

Robert Kinerk
Illustrator:  Jim LaMarche 
Picture Book
For ages 5 and up
Simon and Schuster, 2007   ISBN: 978-0689869723
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The Best Christmas Ever

The Best Christmas Ever

Chih-Yuan Chen
Picture Book
For ages 4 to 7
Heryin, 2006   ISBN: 978-0976205623
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I've Seen Santa

I've Seen Santa

David Bedford
Illustrator:  Tim Warnes 
Picture Book
For ages 3 to 6
Tiger Tales, 2008   ISBN: 978-1589254114
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You're all my favorites: Book and Toy Gift Set

You're all my favorites: Book and Toy Gift Set

Sam McBratney
Illustrator:   Anita Jeram 
Novelty gift set
For ages 3 to 5
Candlewick, 2007   ISBN: 978-0763636852
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Goodnight Baby Bear

Goodnight Baby Bear

Michael Shoulders
Illustrator:  Teri Weidner 
Picture Book
For ages 4 to 6
Sleeping Bear Press, 2010   ISBN: 1585364711
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Leaves

Leaves

David Ezra Stein
Picture Book
For ages 4 to 6
Penguin, 2007   ISBN: 978-0399246364
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Say Daddy! (Picture Books)

Say Daddy! (Picture Books)

Michael Shoulders
Illustrator:  Teri Weidner 
Picture Book
For ages 4 to 6
Sleeping Bear Press, 2008   ISBN: 1585363545
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A Day at the Beach

A Day at the Beach

Ed Briant
Picture Book
For ages 3 to 5
HarperCollins, 2006   ISBN: 978-0060799816
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Kiss Good Night

Kiss Good Night

Amy Hest
Illustrator:   Anita Jeram 
Picture Book
For ages 3 to 5
Candlewick Press, 2001   ISBN: 978-0763607807
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Sleep, Black Bear, Sleep

Sleep, Black Bear, Sleep

Jane Yolen , Heidi Elisabet Yolen Stemple
Illustrator:  Brooke Dyer 
Picture Book
For ages 4 to 6
HarperCollins, 2007   ISBN: 978-0060815608
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Oliver Finds his way

Oliver Finds his way

Phyllis Root
Illustrator:  Christopher Denise 
Board Book
For ages 2 to 5
Candlewick Press, 2009   ISBN: 0763641235
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A Visitor for Bear

A Visitor for Bear

Bonny Becker
Illustrator:  Kady MacDonald Denton 
Picture Book  Series
For ages 4 to 6
Candlewick, 1980   ISBN: 978-0763628079
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Sleep Big Bear, Sleep!

Sleep Big Bear, Sleep!

Maureen Wright
Illustrator:  Will Hillenbrand 
Picture Book
For ages 4 to 8
Marshall Cavendish, 2009   ISBN: 0761455604
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Zen Shorts

Zen Shorts

Jon J. Muth
Picture Book
For ages 6 and up
Scholastic, 2005   ISBN: 0439339111
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