Book Series · 8 Books

Frank Asch Bear Books Books

In order from Sand Cake to Tacos.

Baby Bear shares food, family outings, creative play, and small first experiences with Mama and Papa Bear in eight cozy picture books.

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Sand Cake
Popcorn
Just Like Daddy
Bread and Honey
Milk and Cookies
Reading order

How to Read the Frank Asch Bear Books

The eight publisher-listed Baby Bear stories are shown by original publication date. They do not form one continuous plot, so families can start with any appealing activity or food; Sand Cake is the earliest introduction.

Sources: Simon & Schuster Frank Asch Bear series.

For parents

What Parents Should Know

These calm, uncluttered stories are especially comfortable read-alouds for preschoolers. Everyday situations model imagination, patience, trying unfamiliar things, and warm give-and-take between children and parents.

Popcorn builds to a comically enormous Halloween mess, and a few stories include small frustrations, but there is no intense danger or frightening content.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Sand Cake
Sale price
$759
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1978

Sand Cake

By Frank Asch

Can Baby Bear bake a cake with only sand and sea?

32 pages· 426 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Summary: On a sunny beach, Baby Bear wants to bake a cake for Papa Bear. But with only sand and ocean around, traditional ingredients are nowhere to be found. Can Baby Bear's creativity turn this sandy setting into a culinary masterpiece? Join this delightful adventure as Baby Bear and Papa Bear discover the magic of imagination and the joy of creating something special together. Will they succeed in their sandy endeavor, or will the ocean's waves wash away their dreams? Dive into this charming tale of family, fun, and a unique beachside treat.
In reading order

Frank Asch Bear Books Series

8 books · Published 1978–2023

#1
Sand Cake
#1 in Series
Sale price
$759

Sand Cake

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1978

Can Baby Bear bake a cake with only sand and sea?

#2
Popcorn
#2 in Series
Sale price
$858

Popcorn

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1979

A Halloween party overflows with popcorn. How will they handle it?

#3
Just Like Daddy
#3 in Series
Sale price
$858

Just Like Daddy

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1981

Little Bear learns fishing skills from both parents on a family trip.

#4
Bread and Honey
#4 in Series
Sale price
$858

Bread and Honey

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1982

Bear's creative portrait of his mother sparks unexpected reactions.

#6
Pizza
#6 in Series
Sale price
$1597

Pizza

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Baby Bear tries pizza and can't imagine eating anything else.

#8
Tacos
#8 in Series
Sale price
$1797

Tacos

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Can Baby Bear overcome his fears and try tacos on a trip with Poppa Bear?

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Frank Asch Bear Books series?

There are 8 books in the Frank Asch Bear Books series. It began with Sand Cake in 1978, and the newest book, Tacos, was published in 2023.

What order should you read the Frank Asch Bear Books books in?

Start with Sand Cake and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #8.

What ages are the Frank Asch Bear Books books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The people who bring Frank Asch Bear Books to life.

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Frank Asch

Author & Illustrator
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