Book Series · 6 Books

Bear and Bird Books

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

Bear and Bird are best friends who do not always understand each other but always want the other to be happy. Six illustrated collections turn small misunderstandings into warm, funny resolutions.

Reviewed by the Bookroo Editors Updated August 12, 2026

Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories

Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories

Bear and Bird: The Adventure and Other Stories

Bear and Bird: The Stick and Other Stories

Bear and Bird: The Cave and Other Stories

Reading order

How to Read the Bear and Bird Books

Candlewick numbers these six collections, so they are shown in publisher order from The Picnic and Other Stories through The Secret and Other Stories. Each book contains four short episodes and can stand alone, but reading in order lets the pair's familiar friendship settle in naturally.

Sources: Candlewick: Bear and Bird, Book 5, Candlewick: The Secret and Other Stories.

For parents

What Parents Should Know

These are early chapter books with generous illustrations and four compact stories per volume. The gentle pacing and familiar friendship pattern make them a useful bridge from read-aloud picture books to longer independent reading.

Bear and Bird sometimes hide hurt feelings, make wrong assumptions, feel jealous, or worry that they have disappointed each other. Even the cave and other mildly spooky ideas stay playful; problems are repaired through kindness, apology, and reassurance.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Sale price

$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

$15.99Save 6%

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

Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2025

A date circled in red leads to mix-ups and adventures for two friends.

Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other Stories

#6 in Series

Sale price

$1597

Bear and Bird: 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 6 books in the Bear and Bird series. It began with Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories in 2023, and the newest book, Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other Stories, was published in 2025.