Bear Snores On
A bear sleeps as uninvited guests party in his cave. What happens when he wakes up?
Book Series · 15 Books
In order from Bear Snores On to Bear Feels Sad.
Bear and his woodland friends use patience, food, play, and steady companionship to help one another through seasons, celebrations, worries, and change.
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The fifteen individual stories are shown in publication order. They are not a numbered continuing plot, so families can choose a topic that matches the moment; Bear Snores On is the best introduction to Bear and the woodland group. Boxed collections are not additional stories.
Sources: Simon & Schuster Bear Books series.
Warm rhyme and repeated phrases make these strong group read-alouds. Individual books give children approachable language for fear, sickness, sleeplessness, impatience, gratitude, sadness, and welcoming a new friend.
The emotional tension stays reassuring: Bear gets lost or worried, loses a tooth, feels ill, or needs help with a difficult feeling, but attentive friends remain nearby and no one is seriously harmed.
A bear sleeps as uninvited guests party in his cave. What happens when he wakes up?
15 books · Published 2002–2025
A bear sleeps as uninvited guests party in his cave. What happens when he wakes up?
A ravenous bear wakes from hibernation, seeking to satisfy an insatiable hunger.
A bear is kept awake by his friends on Christmas Eve so he can participate in the holiday festivities.
A bear lost in the woods finds comfort in friendship.
Bear seeks the source of mysterious tree noises.
Bear's tooth wiggles, causing concern. Can friends ease his worries?
Bear plans a feast, but his cupboards are empty. How will he thank his friends?
Bear is sick, but when he recovers, his friends fall ill. Can friendship heal them all?
A bear goes on a walk with a mouse and discovers different colors in nature.
Join Bear and Mouse on a counting adventure from one to five.
Explore opposites with a big bear and a small mouse in their woodland adventure.
A bear struggles to fall asleep during hibernation and is visited by his friends who try to help him.
Bear's surprise for Hare turns chaotic. Can he fix it in time?
Can Bear and friends find and return the missing eggs?
Bear's lonely day transforms with a heartfelt plan.
There are 15 books in the Bear series. It began with Bear Snores On in 2002, and the newest book, Bear Feels Sad, was published in 2025.
The series is best for ages 2–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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