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The Best Bears Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about bears? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

A Bear Called Paddington
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Bears

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10

Winnie-the-Pooh

By A. A. Milne, Ernest H. Shepard (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Winnie-the-Pooh series

A young boy and his stuffed animal friends have many adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood.

176 pages· 22,068 words· Est. 3 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 311,155 ratings
Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1958

A Bear Called Paddington

A bear from Peru turns a family's life upside down with his whimsical adventures.

174 pages· 23,962 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 87,964 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

The Girl Who Speaks Bear

A girl with bear legs seeks her true identity in a perilous forest.

304 pages· 66,267 words· Est. 9 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 5,594 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 4–7 · 1957

Little Bear

A bear's adventures reveal a mother's unwavering love.

64 pages· 1,812 words· Est. 31 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 59,813 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Journey of the Pale Bear

A runaway boy must choose between his freedom and saving a captive polar bear.

291 pages· 49,102 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 528 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 1894

The Jungle Book

A boy raised by wolves must outwit a vengeful tiger in the jungle.

240 pages· 50,885 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 135,032 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

The Wild Robot

By Peter Brown · Book #1 in the Wild Robot series

A robot must adapt to survive on a wild island, but her past threatens her newfound home.

320 pages· 34,482 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 129,618 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1952

The Bears on Hemlock Mountain

A young boy named Jonathan is sent on an errand to retrieve a large iron pot from his Aunt Emma's house on the other side of Hemlock Mountain, but he encounters unexpected challenges along the way.

58 pages· 4,545 words· Est. 51 min read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 3,889 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 1978

The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree

Three little bears explore a spooky old tree and encounter various obstacles.

24 pages· 216 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 8,630 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1962

The Big Honey Hunt

A father and son bear go on a honey hunt to find honey to fill their empty honey pot.

72 pages· 748 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 3,323 ratings
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Bears Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about bears for the youngest readers and listeners.

The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear

Ages 2–6 · 1984

Can Little Mouse outsmart the bear to save his strawberry?

Going

Ages 2–5 · 2019

A little bear explores the world, from school to space, always on the move.

Bears Are Big
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Bears Are Big

Ages 1–4 · 2017

Explore animal opposites in a playful, rhyming adventure.

You Are My Happy
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You Are My Happy

Ages 0–4 · 2019

A bedtime tale of gratitude and joy shared between a mother bear and her cub.

Baby Bear Sees Blue

Ages 2–4 · 2012

Join Baby Bear on a colorful forest adventure.

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

Ages 2–5

A series of animals see and interact with each other in a classroom setting.

Bear of My Heart

Ages 1–4 · 2006

A mother bear promises her cub endless love and adventure.

Chu's First Day of School

Ages 3–6 · 2014

Chu's first school day brings nerves and a big sneeze. What will happen?

You're All My Favorites

Ages 2–5 · 2004

Three cubs question their parents' love, seeking reassurance in a heartwarming tale.

We're Going on a Bear Hunt

Ages 1–2 · 1989

A family embarks on a thrilling adventure to find a bear. What awaits them in the dark cave?

Baking Day at Grandma's

Ages 0–3 · 2014

Three bear siblings join Grandma for a snowy baking day filled with treats and surprises.

Bear's Scare

Ages 0–3 · 2018

A tidy bear discovers an unexpected friend in a messy web.

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Bears Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about bears for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Panda Kisses

Ages 4–6 · 2008

A baby panda searches for the perfect kiss, discovering it might be closer than he thinks.

The Grizzly Bear Who Lost His GRRRRR!

Ages 4–8 · 2015

A champion bear loses his growl before a big contest. Can he find it in time?

The Little Red Cat Who Ran Away and Learned His ABC's (the Hard Way)

Ages 3–6 · 2017

An alligator, bear, and dragon chase a cat, leading to unexpected friendship.

The 100th Customer

Ages 4–8 · 2005

A restaurant's act of generosity transforms a simple meal into a heartwarming celebration.

The Bear Ate Your Sandwich

Ages 3–7 · 2015

A bear eats a sandwich and then runs away.

The Very Cranky Bear

Ages 3–5 · 2008

Can four friends soothe a cranky bear's sleep troubles?

Ida, Always
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Ida, Always

Ages 4–8 · 2016

A polar bear faces loss and finds comfort in memories.

Sleepover with Beatrice & Bear

Ages 4–8 · 2014

Can a bunny find a way to share winter with her hibernating friend?

Xander's Panda Party

Ages 4–8 · 2013

A panda's party plans unravel when he realizes he's the only panda. Can he invite everyone instead?

Don't Feed the Bear

Ages 3–8 · 2018

Bear and Ranger clash over camper treats in a hilarious park showdown.

Bear Out There

Ages 3–6 · 2019

A bear braves the wild to help his friend retrieve a lost kite.

Winter Lullaby

Ages 4–8 · 2021

Small Bear questions why sleep is necessary as winter approaches.

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Bears Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about bears for developing and independent readers.

The Best Bear in All the World

Ages 8–12 · 2016

Join Pooh and friends on new seasonal adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood.

The Animal Rescue Agency

Ages 8–12 · 2021

A fox and rooster race to save a polar bear cub from a human threat.

Attack of the Snack

Ages 7–9 · 2018

A mysterious splash disrupts Rabbit and Bear's summer. Is it friend or foe?

Little Bear's Visit

Ages 4–8 · 1961

Little Bear treasures his grandparents' enchanting stories.

Bear on the Loose!

Ages 6–8 · 2017

A young journalist and her sister investigate a bear sighting in their town, leading them on a wild adventure to uncover the truth

The Melting Sea

Ages 10–13 · 2012

Bears face starvation and division as an early thaw threatens their survival and unity.

Panda-monium
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Panda-monium

Ages 8–12 · 2017

A giant panda vanishes, and a young sleuth must solve the mystery to protect his girlfriend.

I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967
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I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967

Ages 8–12 · 2018

A grizzly attack shatters peace in Glacier Park. Can Melody survive the terror?

Fire in the Sky
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Fire in the Sky

Ages 10–13 · 2010

Bears face icy challenges and mystical visions that threaten to tear them apart forever.

Polar Bear Patrol

Ages 4–8 · 2003

A class trip to the North Pole reveals unexpected Arctic wonders.

Goldilocks Breaks In
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Goldilocks Breaks In

Ages 8–12 · 2015

Can Goldilocks infiltrate a secret society without becoming a villain?

The Pest in the Nest

Ages 6–8 · 2016

Rabbit must solve a noisy mystery while learning a new perspective from Bear.

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