Book Series · 5 Books

Bear and Bird Books

In order from Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories to The Secret and Other Stories.

The Bear and Bird series is a set of 5 chapter books by Jarvis, published between 2023 and 2025. Written for ages 5–9, most books run about 65 pages.

Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories
Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories
The Adventure and Other Stories
Bear and Bird: The Stick and Other Stories
The Secret and Other Stories
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories
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$1498
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2023

Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories

By Jarvis

Best friends navigate misunderstandings and hidden talents with humor and heart.

64 pages
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Hardcover
Summary: Bear and Bird are inseparable friends who face quirky challenges together. When Bear forgets a picnic essential, Bird pretends not to notice. As Bird grapples with Bear's unexpected talent, Bear finds a heartfelt way to cheer her up. From a missing Bird to a talking flower, their adventures brim with humor and warmth. Will their friendship withstand these whimsical trials?
In reading order

Bear and Bird Series

5 books · Published 2023–2025

#1
#1 in Series
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$1498

Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories

Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2023

Best friends navigate misunderstandings and hidden talents with humor and heart.

#2

Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023

Can Bear and Bird mend their friendship after a mysterious falling out?

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$1498

The Adventure and Other Stories

Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2024

Jealousy stirs as Bird fears losing Bear's attention to Mole's jokes. Can friendship prevail?

#3
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$1498

Bear and Bird: The Stick and Other Stories

Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2025

Can friends be too considerate? Discover the hilarity of trying too hard to please.

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$1597

The Secret and Other Stories

Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2025

Can two friends with nothing in common find a shared dislike?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Bear and Bird series?

There are 5 books in the Bear and Bird series. It began with Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories in 2023, and the newest book, The Secret and Other Stories, was published in 2025.

What order should you read the Bear and Bird books in?

Start with Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #5.

What ages are the Bear and Bird books best for?

The series is best for ages 5–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Bear and Bird to life.

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Jarvis

Author & Illustrator

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