Book Series · 7 Books

Bear and Mouse Books

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

A Visitor for Bear
A Birthday for Bear
A Bedtime for Bear
The Sniffles for Bear
A Library Book for Bear
A Christmas for Bear
A Fall Day for Bear
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

A Visitor for Bear
Sale price
$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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Paperback
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.
The complete set

Bear and Mouse Series

7 books · Published 2008–2025

Series
Sale price
$858

A Visitor for Bear

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2008

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

A Birthday for Bear

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2009

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

Sale price
$858

A Bedtime for Bear

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2010

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

The Sniffles for Bear

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2011

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

A Library Book for Bear

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2014

A reluctant bear discovers unexpected joy in a library adventure.

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.

Sale price
$1797

A Fall Day for Bear

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2025

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

Good to know

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.

What ages are the Bear and Mouse books best for?

The series is best for ages 3–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Bear and Mouse book is the longest?

A Birthday for Bear is the longest book in the series at 1,048 words (46 pages).

Which Bear and Mouse book is the shortest?

The Sniffles for Bear is the shortest at 659 words (32 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Bear and Mouse to life.

01

Bonny Becker

Author
02

Kady MacDonald Denton

Illustrator

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