Book Series · 11 Books
In order from Moonbear to Moonbear's Sunrise.
The Moonbear series is a set of 11 picture books by Frank Asch, published between 1978 and 2014. Written for ages 2–8, most books run about 30 pages.
Eleven quiet picture-book adventures in which Bear explores the moon, shadows, weather, nature, friendship, and imagination.
Bear fears the moon is vanishing. Can he save it?
11 books · Published 1978–2014
Bear fears the moon is vanishing. Can he save it?
Moonbear seeks the perfect gift for the moon.
A bear's curiosity leads to a moonlit adventure.
Moonbear thinks the sky is on fire. Can Little Bird change his mind?
A bear fears the moon is lost forever after a game of hide-and-seek.
Bear battles his shadow to catch fish, but can he truly escape it?
Can a bear learn to fly and a bird become strong? A whimsical trade unfolds.
Can Bear's dream of dancing with the moon come true?
A pet fish grows wings or paws, sparking a friendly debate. What will it become?
A kangaroo in the yard? Bear and Bird's dream adventure begins.
Can Moonbear enjoy both moonrise and sunrise without missing either?
There are 11 books in the Moonbear series. It began with Moonbear in 1978, and the newest book, Moonbear's Sunrise, was published in 2014.
Start with Moonbear and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #11.
The series is best for ages 2–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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