Book Series · 11 Books
In order from Moonbear to Moonbear's Sunrise.
Frank Asch's quiet picture books follow Bear as curiosity about the moon and natural world turns into imaginative, reassuring adventures.
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The eleven stories are shown in publication order, beginning with Moonbear, Bear's first encounter with the moon. The books share a character and tone rather than a continuing plot, so any title can also stand alone.
Happy Birthday, Moon is often the best-known entry, but it is the second Moonbear story—not the beginning of a numbered sequence.
Sources: Simon & Schuster's Moonbear series, Official Moonbear product page.
These are calm, spare stories for preschool and early-elementary read-alouds. Bear's misunderstandings about echoes, shadows, the moon, and weather invite curiosity without turning into lessons or tests.
Any worry or separation is brief and gentle. Nature, friendship, patience, and imaginative problem-solving matter more than conflict, and there is no ongoing danger or villain.
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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