Book Series · 14 Books

The Bear Books

In order from Bear Snores On to Bear Finds Eggs.

Bear Snores On
Bear Wants More
Bear Stays Up for Christmas
Bear Feels Scared
Bear's New Friend
Bear's Loose Tooth
Bear Says Thanks
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Bear Snores On
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Book #1 · Board Book · Ages 3–7 · 2002

Bear Snores On

By Karma Wilson, Jane Chapman (Illustrator)

A bear sleeps as uninvited guests party in his cave. What happens when he wakes up?

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Summary: In a deep, dark cave, a bear slumbers through the cold winter. Meanwhile, a parade of animals sneaks in, seeking warmth and companionship. They brew tea, pop corn, and revel in a cozy gathering. But what will happen when the bear finally awakens to find his lair filled with unexpected guests? Will he join the fun or send them scurrying back into the cold? Discover the surprise awaiting in this charming tale of unexpected friendships and winter warmth.
The complete set

The Bear Series

14 books · Published 2002–2024

Series
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$858

Bear Snores On

Board Book · Ages 3–7 · 2002

A bear sleeps as uninvited guests party in his cave. What happens when he wakes up?

Bear Wants More

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2003

A ravenous bear wakes from hibernation, seeking to satisfy an insatiable hunger.

Bear Stays Up for Christmas

Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2004

A bear is kept awake by his friends on Christmas Eve so he can participate in the holiday festivities.

Bear Feels Scared

Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2008

A bear lost in the woods finds comfort in friendship.

Bear's New Friend

Board Book · Ages 3–7 · 2009

Bear seeks the source of mysterious tree noises.

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$858

Bear's Loose Tooth

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2011

Bear's tooth wiggles, causing concern. Can friends ease his worries?

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$858

Bear Says Thanks

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

Bear plans a feast, but his cupboards are empty. How will he thank his friends?

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$858

Bear Feels Sick

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2012

Bear is sick, but when he recovers, his friends fall ill. Can friendship heal them all?

Bear Sees Colors

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2014

A bear goes on a walk with a mouse and discovers different colors in nature.

Bear Counts

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2015

Join Bear and Mouse on a counting adventure from one to five.

Big Bear, Small Mouse

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2016

Explore opposites with a big bear and a small mouse in their woodland adventure.

Bear Can't Sleep

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

A bear struggles to fall asleep during hibernation and is visited by his friends who try to help him.

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$1797

Bear Can't Wait

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Bear's surprise for Hare turns chaotic. Can he fix it in time?

Bear Finds Eggs

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2024

Can Bear and friends find and return the missing eggs?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Bear series?

There are 14 books in the Bear series. It began with Bear Snores On in 2002, and the newest book, Bear Finds Eggs, was published in 2024.

What ages are the 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 The Bear to life.

01

Karma Wilson

Author
02

Jane Chapman

Illustrator

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