Book Series · 4 Books

Jesse Bear Books

In order from Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear? to Climb the Family Tree, Jesse Bear!.

The Jesse Bear series is a set of 4 picture books by Nancy White Carlstrom, published between 1986 and 2004. Written for ages 2–8, most books run about 30 pages.

Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear?
Let's Count It Out, Jesse Bear
Where Is Christmas, Jesse Bear?
Climb the Family Tree, Jesse Bear!
Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear?
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear?
Sale price
$858
Book #1 · Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 1986

Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear?

By Nancy White Carlstrom, Bruce Degen (Illustrator)

Join Jesse Bear on a sunny day filled with playful adventures and joyful discoveries.

32 pages· 285 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Board book
Summary: Jesse Bear embarks on a delightful day under the warm sun, filled with playful adventures like sandbox fun, butterfly chasing, and swinging high. Through rhythmic verses and vibrant illustrations, young readers are invited to experience the simple joys of Jesse's world. What surprises await in his sunny escapades?
The complete set

Jesse Bear Series

4 books · Published 1986–2004

Series
Sale price
$858

Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear?

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 1986

Join Jesse Bear on a sunny day filled with playful adventures and joyful discoveries.

Let's Count It Out, Jesse Bear

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1996

Join Jesse Bear on a counting adventure at the amusement park, from giggles to twenty surprises.

Where Is Christmas, Jesse Bear?

Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2000

Jesse Bear searches for Christmas, discovering its true spirit with family.

Climb the Family Tree, Jesse Bear!

Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2004

Jesse Bear's family reunion holds a special surprise just for him.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Jesse Bear series?

There are 4 books in the Jesse Bear series. It began with Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear? in 1986, and the newest book, Climb the Family Tree, Jesse Bear!, was published in 2004.

What ages are the Jesse Bear books best for?

The series is best for ages 2–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Jesse Bear to life.

01

Nancy White Carlstrom

Author
02

Bruce Degen

Illustrator

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