Bears on Chairs
Five bears, four chairs. Can they find room for one more?
Book Series · 8 Books
In order from Bears on Chairs to Bears at the Beach.
The Bears on Chairs series is a set of 8 picture books by Shirley Parenteau, published between 2009 and 2021. Written for ages 2–5, most books run about 30 pages.
Five bears, four chairs. Can they find room for one more?
8 books · Published 2009–2021
Five bears, four chairs. Can they find room for one more?
A mysterious noise disrupts bedtime for five bears. Can they find peace again?
Four muddy bears resist bath time. Will they get clean?
Four little bears plan a secret birthday surprise.
Can the little bears' noisy music wake the sleeping Big Brown Bear?
Can Big Brown Bear's idea fit all four bears on one sled?
Bears' picnic turns adventurous when strong winds lift them away. Can they return safely?
Bears build a sandcastle, but will it stand or fall?
There are 8 books in the Bears on Chairs series. It began with Bears on Chairs in 2009, and the newest book, Bears at the Beach, was published in 2021.
The series is best for ages 2–5, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
The authors and illustrators who bring Bears on Chairs to life.
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