Book Series · 7 Books

Bear and Mouse Books

In order from A Visitor for Bear to A Fall Day for Bear.

The Bear and Mouse series is a set of 7 picture books by Bonny Becker, published between 2008 and 2025. Written for ages 3–9, most books run about 45 pages.

About the series

What's Bear and Mouse About?

Seven funny, reassuring picture books about a gruff Bear and the cheerful, persistent Mouse whose friendship helps them handle visitors, celebrations, bedtime, illness, books, and change.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$858

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2008

A Visitor for Bear

By Bonny Becker, Kady MacDonald Denton (Illustrator)

A persistent mouse challenges a bear's solitude, leading to an unexpected friendship.

56 pages· 777 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud

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Summary: Bear values his solitude and has a sign to prove it. But when a determined mouse knocks on his door, Bear's peace is disrupted. Despite Bear's insistence, the mouse keeps appearing in surprising places, refusing to leave. As the mouse's cheerful persistence wears down Bear's gruff exterior, an unlikely friendship begins to blossom. Will Bear's heart open to the joy of companionship, or will he cling to his solitary ways? Discover the charming tale of how a small visitor can make a big difference.

In reading order

Bear and Mouse Series

7 books · Published 2008–2025

#1 in Series

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$858

A Visitor for Bear

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2008

A persistent mouse challenges a bear's solitude, leading to an unexpected friendship.

#2 in Series

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$1697

A Birthday for Bear

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2009

Bear wants a quiet birthday, but Mouse has festive plans.

#3 in Series

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$858

A Bedtime for Bear

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2010

Bear needs silence to sleep, but Mouse can't stay quiet.

#4 in Series

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$858

The Sniffles for Bear

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2011

Can a cheerful Mouse cure Bear's melodramatic cold with stories and songs?

#5 in Series

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$858

A Library Book for Bear

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2014

A reluctant bear discovers unexpected joy in a library adventure.

#6 in Series

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$1797

A Christmas for Bear

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2017

A bear and a mouse celebrate Christmas together, but the mouse is disappointed that there are no presents, until he discovers a special gift from the bear.

#7 in Series

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$1797

A Fall Day for Bear

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2025

Can Bear lift Mouse's spirits as the seasons change?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Bear and Mouse series?

There are 7 books in the Bear and Mouse series. It began with A Visitor for Bear in 2008, and the newest book, A Fall Day for Bear, was published in 2025.