Hug a Bear Day

Uh-Oh, Niko: Birthday Party

Interactive board book about Niko the little bear's messy birthday party.

Authors and illustrators

Chris Chatterton

I Send You A Hug

Tender bear story about sending hugs across distance.

Authors and illustrators

Anne Booth Åsa Gilland

What Will I Do Without You?

Warm, illustrated friendship tale starring Jefferson Bear.

Authors and illustrators

Sally Grindley (2)

Love Is My Favourite Thing

Plum’s affectionate, playful story featuring her treasured bear toy.

Authors and illustrators

Emma Chichester Clark

The Wild Girl

Girl and her dog follow bear tracks to a warm, heartwarming meeting.

Authors and illustrators

Christopher Wormell

The Magic Potions Shop: The Blizzard Bear

Child-friendly adventure featuring a Blizzard Bear in the frozen tundra.

Authors and illustrators

Abie Longstaff Lauren Beard

Bear and Hare: Mine!

Warm, illustrated Bear-and-Hare tale — a cuddly friendship read.

Authors and illustrators

Emily Gravett

The Teddy Robinson Storybook

Classic rhyming tales of Teddy Robinson, a cosy, cuddly bear friend.

Authors and illustrators

Joan G. Robinson

The Ice Bear Mini Edition

Arctic tale of a couple caring for an orphaned bear and its consequences.

Authors and illustrators

Jackie Morris

Minnow and the Bear

Stone Age boy befriends a little bear — a warm tale of friendship and care.

Authors and illustrators

Benedict Blathwayt

Box of Tricks

A girl conjures Monty the polar bear and they share magical, friendly adventures.

Authors and illustrators

Katie Cleminson-Snook

Baby Bear's Birthday Hiccups!

Cuddly baby bear's birthday party as friends try to cure his hiccups.

Authors and illustrators

Penny Little Lara Jones

Playtime, Snow Bear!

Tactile picture book of Snow Bear playing with friends in the snow

Authors and illustrators

Piers Harper

Photo Friends: Seaside Bear

Interactive seaside photo board book starring a friendly bear.

Authors and illustrators

Steve Bland

Playtime Bear

Playful panda board book; bear-shaped and perfect for cuddles.

Authors and illustrators

Bettina Paterson

Tales From Acorn Wood: Postman Bear

Gentle lift-the-flap tale of Bear delivering letters in Acorn Wood.

Authors and illustrators

Julia Donaldson Axel Scheffler

How Big is an Elephant?

Rhymed read-aloud about Oswald the bear solving mysteries and making friends.

Authors and illustrators

Tony Farmer Lynne Farmer

Home Is Where My Heart Is

Bear's journey shows home is love you can carry — a warm, cuddly tale.

Authors and illustrators

Smriti Halls Alice Courtley

Tales from Acorn Wood Make and Do Book

Bear-themed craft activities and makeable animal puppets for cuddly play.

Authors and illustrators

Julia Donaldson Axel Scheffler

Will You Forgive Me?

Picture book about Jefferson Bear, friendship, and forgiveness.

Authors and illustrators

Sally Grindley (2)

Bear at the Beach and Other Adventures

Three gentle tales of a beloved stuffed bear, love, loss and reunion.

Authors and illustrators

Clay Carmichael

A Bear Hug at Bedtime

Bedtime tale of a child sharing playful bear hugs and cuddles.

Authors and illustrators

Jana Novotny-Hunter Kay Widdowson

Bear and Hare: Mine!

Bear-and-Hare board book about friendship, sharing, and gentle warmth.

Authors and illustrators

Emily Gravett

Postman Bear

Bear delivers letters in a warm, interactive Acorn Wood story.

Authors and illustrators

Julia Donaldson Axel Scheffler

Red, Blue, Peekaboo

Interactive peekaboo board book with a cuddly brown bear and felt flaps.

Authors and illustrators

Georgie Birkett

Ladybird Tales: Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Classic fairy tale featuring Daddy, Mummy and Baby Bear—perfect for bear storytime.

Authors and illustrators

Vera Southgate

Touch-and-Feel Chunkies: Bear

Touch-and-feel board book of a sleepy bear that invites cuddles.

Authors and illustrators

Emma Dodd

Magic Sliders - Where's Our Mum?

Bear cubs search for mum; interactive slider reveals their warm reunion.

Authors and illustrators

Claire Henley

Big Bear, Little Brother

Big Bear rescues and comforts a child after an icy fall.

Authors and illustrators

Carl Norac Kristin Oftedal

Finger Puppet Friends: Where is Mama Bear?

Interactive finger-puppet search for Mama Bear; cute, cuddly bear story.

Authors and illustrators

Luana Rinaldo

Teddy Bear Hide-and-Seek

Lift-the-flap Teddy hide-and-seek — playful, cuddly crowd-pleaser.

Authors and illustrators

Pamela Duncan Edwards Georgie Birkett

Soft-to-touch Jigsaws: Forest

Touch-and-feel jigsaw book with a soft-furred bear perfect for hugging.

Authors and illustrators

Sanja Rescek

Time for Bed, Snow Bear!

Tactile bedtime story of a cuddly Snow Bear refusing to sleep.

Authors and illustrators

Piers Harper

Buggy Buddies: Poppy Cat Hug

Poppy Cat cuddles her teddy bear in a touch-and-feel rhyming board book.

Authors and illustrators

Lara Jones

Teatime Bear

Bear-shaped board book about Ted's snack hunt — cuddly, child-friendly.

Authors and illustrators

Bettina Paterson

Everyone's Sleepy

Interactive press-out bear board book about saying goodnight and tucking bear in.

Authors and illustrators

Ed Vere

Peace at Last

Mr Bear's bedtime quest as noise keeps him awake; a cosy bear story.

Authors and illustrators

Jill Murphy

The Girl Who Dreamed in Magic

Saga and her loyal pet bear Bjørn share a brave, heartwarming adventure.

Authors and illustrators

Maria Kuzniar

Learn to Draw Zoo Animals

Kids' step-by-step drawing guide that includes bears.

Authors and illustrators

Robbin Cuddy

East of the Sun, West of the Moon

A girl joins an enchanted bear prince on a perilous quest to break his spell.

Authors and illustrators

Jackie Morris

Teddy's 123

Touch-and-feel counting book starring Teddy the bear.

Authors and illustrators

Priddy Books Roger Priddy

Uh-Oh, Niko: Bedtime

Interactive bedtime story about a little bear getting tucked in and comforted.

Authors and illustrators

Chris Chatterton

My First Elmer Bedtime

Baby Elephant finds and cuddles his lost teddy at bedtime.

Authors and illustrators

David McKee

What Are Friends For?

Figgy and Jefferson Bear teach friendship, empathy and cozy bear hugs.

Authors and illustrators

Sally Grindley (2)

Explorers on Black Ice Bridge

Children’s frosty adventure featuring the Polar Bear Explorers’ Club.

Authors and illustrators

Alex Bell Tomislav Tomic

The Spectacular City

Gentle tale of Mouse and Bear's loyal friendship and comforting support.

Authors and illustrators

Teresa Heapy David Litchfield

The Very Long Sleep

Cozy tale of Little Bear and friends, hibernation and gentle friendship.

Authors and illustrators

Polly Noakes

The Great Big Sleep

Bedtime tale of Bear and Squirrel about friendship during hibernation.

Authors and illustrators

Sean Julian

I Love You, Too!

Affectionate Little Bear resists sleep and snuggles with his dad.

Authors and illustrators

Michael Foreman

How Many Sleeps till my Birthday?

Little Pip, a small bear, anxiously counts sleeps to his birthday with Papa Grizzle.

Authors and illustrators

Mark Sperring

I Am Reading with CD: Brown Bear Gets In Shape

A bear learns he's perfectly round and loveable.

Authors and illustrators

Alan Durant Annabel Hudson

The Littlest Bear

Small bear’s snowy adventure leads to an unexpected friendship with a white wolf.

Authors and illustrators

Gillian Shields Polona Lovsin

Stories for Children

Includes polar and grizzly bear tales—mythic, child-friendly stories.

Authors and illustrators

Ted Hughes

Orange Pear Apple Bear

Playful, repetitive picture book featuring a bear and gentle, cuddly art.

Authors and illustrators

Emily Gravett

Tales From Acorn Wood

Cozy rhyming tales starring Postman Bear and friends—perfect for bear hugs.

Authors and illustrators

Julia Donaldson Axel Scheffler

Are you lost, Snow Bear?

Cuddly snow bear and friends get lost in the snow and find their way home.

Authors and illustrators

Piers Harper

The Polar Bear Explorers' Club

Wintry middle-grade adventure centered on a polar‑bear explorers' club.

Authors and illustrators

Alex Bell Tomislav Tomic

Northern Lights - The Graphic Novel Volume 2

Features a heroic armoured bear ally central to the story.

Authors and illustrators

Philip Pullman

The Jungle Book

Mowgli's adventures with Baloo, the warm, teacher-bear of the jungle.

Authors and illustrators

Rudyard Kipling

There's a Bear in Your Book

Interactive bedtime tale about helping a tired bear sleep - cuddly and soothing

Authors and illustrators

Tom Fletcher

The Bear in the Stars

Polar bear leaves melting ice to find food, friendship and hope.

Authors and illustrators

Alexis Snell

The Night Bear

Bedtime picture book about a Night Bear who munches nightmares.

Authors and illustrators

Ana de Moraes Thiago de Moraes

Little Bear's Spring

Bear wakes, finds friends and cuddles a smooth stone.

Authors and illustrators

Elli Woollard Briony May Smith

The Spectacular City

Tender picture-book about Bear and Mouse's loyal, comforting friendship.

Authors and illustrators

Teresa Heapy David Litchfield

Love Is My Favourite Thing

Plum adores many things—especially her cherished bear; a cozy love story.

Authors and illustrators

Emma Chichester Clark

Eric Carle Brown Bear Treasury

Anthology of Eric Carle's bear-focused picture books for young children.

Authors and illustrators

Eric Carle

Tales From Acorn Wood: Hide-and-Seek Pig and Postman Bear

Lift-the-flap tales starring Postman Bear and woodland friends.

Authors and illustrators

Julia Donaldson

Betsey Biggalow the Detective

A child's beloved teddy goes missing; Betsey and a dog-detective solve the mystery.

Authors and illustrators

Malorie Blackman Diane Ewen

The Bear in the Book

Bedtime story of a boy who identifies with a hibernating, cozy bear.

Authors and illustrators

Georg Hallensleben Kate Banks

Benji Bear's Busy Day

Interactive board book following Benji Bear’s busy, huggable day.

Authors and illustrators

Tor Freeman

Frog Finds a Friend

Frog befriends a lost little bear; gentle story about comfort and goodbye.

Authors and illustrators

Max Velthuijs

My Bear Griz

Picture book about a boy and his loving bear companion, Griz.

Authors and illustrators

Suzanne McGinness

Fairy Bears 7: Lulu

Tiny fairy bears; Lulu balances air-ball tryouts and coaching a friend.

Authors and illustrators

Julie Sykes

Ice Bear Signed Edition

Arctic folktale about a stolen bear-child and human–bear bonds.

Authors and illustrators

Jackie Morris

Katie Morag And The Tiresome Ted

Katie Morag throws away then badly misses her one‑eyed teddy bear.

Authors and illustrators

Mairi Hedderwick

Bedtime Without Arthur

Bella searches for her beloved teddy Arthur — a tender tale of bear-love and comfort.

Authors and illustrators

Jessica Meserve

Minty and Tink

Child finds and fights to keep her beloved talking toy bear.

Authors and illustrators

Emma Chichester Clark

Teatime, Snow Bear!

Cuddly Snow Bear's teatime tale with soft flocked pages—ideal for hugs.

Authors and illustrators

Piers Harper

Pocket Polar Bear

Board book about polar bears — a tactile pocket pal ideal for kids on bear day.

Authors and illustrators

Pam Adams

The Jungle Book

Contains the friendly bear Baloo and his warm bond with Mowgli.

Authors and illustrators

Rudyard Kipling

Learn to Draw Forest Animals & Wildlife

Kids' step-by-step drawing book featuring forest animals and a grizzly bear.

Authors and illustrators

Robbin Cuddy

Horace

A boy finds a vintage teddy, discovers its worth and emotional ties.

Authors and illustrators

Chris d'Lacey

Elmer and the White Bear

Elmer and friends help a lost polar bear after his ice melts.

Authors and illustrators

David McKee Marysia Milewski

Teddy's ABC

Touch-and-feel ABC board book starring a cuddly teddy bear.

Authors and illustrators

Roger Priddy

There's a Bear in Your Book

Interactive bedtime story about comforting a sleepy bear.

Authors and illustrators

Tom Fletcher

The Bumblebear

Mischievous bear in a bee costume who finds his heroic role.

Authors and illustrators

Nadia Shireen

Lily and the Polar Bears

Lily befriends playful polar bears in warm, whimsical adventures

Authors and illustrators

Jion Sheibani

Almost Anything

A kind Bear uses magic and encouragement to help George gain confidence.

Authors and illustrators

Sophy Henn

The Jungle Book

Features Baloo, the lovable bear friend of Mowgli.

Authors and illustrators

Rob Hunter

Pom Pom the Champion

Cuddly panda picture book about winning and fun — a bear-themed read-aloud.

Authors and illustrators

Sophy Henn

Nightbear

Warm, witty tale of a beloved teddy bear's journey through different homes.

Authors and illustrators

Rebecca Patterson

Snow Tales (Rainbow Bear and Little Albatross)

Warm, snowy bear tale paired with a little albatross story, beautifully illustrated.

Authors and illustrators

Michael Morpurgo Michael Foreman

Fairy Bears 8: Poppy

Tiny fairy bears teach friendship and caring—good for bear-themed celebrations.

Authors and illustrators

Julie Sykes

Fairy Bears 3: Blossom

Tiny, caring Fairy Bear helps a girl overcome stage fright.

Authors and illustrators

Julie Sykes

Snow Bear's Surprise

Cuddly winter picture about a cub preparing a loving surprise for Mum.

Authors and illustrators

Piers Harper

Poppy Cat's Dream

Poppy Cat searches for Bear in a dreamy pop-up adventure ending in cuddles.

Authors and illustrators

Lara Jones

It's A Bear's Life

Bear misses his boy friend, learns he belongs home — a comforting, hug-ready tale.

Authors and illustrators

Anna Wilson Suzanne Diederen

Tales of Acorn Wood:Postman Bear(PB

Cuddly Bear sends letters in a lift‑the‑flap, child-friendly story.

Authors and illustrators

Julia Donaldson Axel Scheffler

Danny and the Great White Bear

Danny befriends a Great White Bear who comes to stay.

Authors and illustrators

J. Jones A. Cottringer

The Bear

Tilly befriends a huge, cuddly polar bear — imaginary fun and affectionate chaos.

Authors and illustrators

Raymond Briggs

The Very Long Sleep 8x8 edition

Warm tale of Bear and friends, comfort and friendship during hibernation.

Authors and illustrators

Polly Noakes

My Dad Is A Grizzly Bear

A boy imagines his dad as a lovable grizzly who gives reassuring bear hugs.

Authors and illustrators

Swapna Haddow Dapo Adeola

Tales from Acorn Wood Book and Card Game

Card-game + picture book with Bear and friends celebrating friendship.

Authors and illustrators

Julia Donaldson Axel Scheffler

My Favourite Bear

Lift-the-flap board book of adorable bears to meet, choose and cuddle.

Authors and illustrators

Campbell Books Sarah Andreacchio

Color and Draw Bear in Underwear Activity Kit

Bear-themed coloring/activity kit focused on underwear, colors, and days.

Authors and illustrators

Todd H. Doodler

Betsey Biggalow the Detective

Children's detective tale about finding a lost teddy bear—ideal for bear hugs.

Authors and illustrators

Malorie Blackman Diane Ewen

Snow Tales (Rainbow Bear and Little Albatross)

Includes "Rainbow Bear" — a warm snowy bear tale about kindness.

Authors and illustrators

Michael Morpurgo Michael Foreman

Otto the Book Bear

Lovable Book Bear comes to life and searches for a new, loving home.

Authors and illustrators

Katie Cleminson-Snook

Tales From the Crystal Caves

Three children's tales featuring caring Fairy Bears in magical adventures.

Authors and illustrators

Julie Sykes

Can Anybody Hear Me?

Shy boy finds his voice after a tense but life-changing encounter with a grizzly

Authors and illustrators

Jessica Meserve

Say Hello to the Snowy Animals!

Board book with a soft-touch polar bear and snowy animal friends for toddlers.

Authors and illustrators

Ian Whybrow Ed Eaves

Playful pops: Time to help

Interactive pop-up of Bear helping around the house and sharing cake.

Authors and illustrators

Jo Lodge

Good Night, Copycub

Soothing bedtime story about a little bear and cozy animal friends.

Authors and illustrators

Richard Edwards Susan Winter

Frog Finds a Friend

Frog rescues a lost teddy bear and turns him into a cherished friend.

Authors and illustrators

Max Velthuijs

The Way Home

Interactive picture book about a bear cub and kitten finding their way home.

Authors and illustrators

Kees Moerbeek

Whatever Next!

Baby Bear's cosy, imaginative moon adventure—perfect for cuddles.

Authors and illustrators

Jill Murphy

The Jungle Book

Baloo the bear’s friendship and conservation-themed jungle tales.

Authors and illustrators

Rudyard Kipling

All the Mowgli Stories

Baloo the bear is Mowgli's stern-but-kind mentor in these Jungle Book tales.

Authors and illustrators

Rudyard Kipling Stuart Tresilian

The Jungle Book

Mowgli befriends Baloo, a warm-hearted bear and loyal friend.

Authors and illustrators

Rudyard Kipling

Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear

Uses the "Teddy Bear" rhyme to teach baby sign language for bear-themed activities.

Authors and illustrators

Annie Kubler

Uh-Oh, Niko: Swimming

Interactive board book featuring Niko the bear learning to swim.

Authors and illustrators

Chris Chatterton

A Bear Called Blue

Lost teddy bear Blue searches for his girl, celebrating teddy-bear love.

Authors and illustrators

Frances Stickley Lucy Fleming

Bears (A Day in the Life)

Kids’ illustrated, day-in-the-life tour of global bear species and behaviors.

Authors and illustrators

Don W. Hardeman Jr. Rebecca Mills

Five Bears

Gentle tale of bears finding friendship and closeness — perfect for bear hugs.

Authors and illustrators

Catherine Rayner

Penguin Parcel

Polar Bear's warm journey to cheer up a lonely Penguin.

Authors and illustrators

Victoria Cassanell

Jonathan the Magic Pony

Magician makes Sarah’s teddy bear vanish; chaotic hunt to retrieve it.

Authors and illustrators

Stuart Heritage Nicola Slater

Tales From Acorn Wood Treasury

Lift-the-flap Acorn Wood tales including a cuddly Postman Bear.

Authors and illustrators

Julia Donaldson Axel Scheffler

Bear's Bedtime

Tactile bear board book about bedtime and snuggly, touchable elements.

Authors and illustrators

Jo Lodge

Leaf

Gentle polar bear seeks acceptance; a heartwarming tale of friendship and empathy.

Authors and illustrators

Sandra Dieckmann

The Jungle Book: Mowgli's Adventures

Baloo the bear befriends and teaches Mowgli in a child-friendly jungle tale.

Tales from Acorn Wood Sticker Book

Bear-themed sticker and activity book — cute, cuddly play for kids.

Authors and illustrators

Julia Donaldson Axel Scheffler

Where's Gilbert?

Rosie's adventure to find and reunite with her cherished teddy bear, Gilbert.

Authors and illustrators

Tony Ross Wendy Finney

Pom Pom Gets the Grumps

Grumpy panda learns about feelings and the comfort of care.

Authors and illustrators

Sophy Henn

Something About a Bear

Lyrical picture book about eight wild bears, ending with a hug for your teddy.

Authors and illustrators

Jackie Morris

Nightbear

A warm, witty tale of a teddy bear's journey between homes.

Authors and illustrators

Rebecca Patterson

Bob the Bursting Bear

Toy bear finds love and cuddles in his new home.

Authors and illustrators

Michael Rosen Tony Ross

Say Boo to the Animals!

Rhyming touch-and-feel tale where a bunny meets a growly-but-friendly bear.

Authors and illustrators

Ian Whybrow Tim Warnes

More Tales From the Crystal Caves: Friends Forever

Charming tales of Fairy Bears who care for animals, children and nature.

Authors and illustrators

Julie Sykes

Peace at Last Big Book

Bedtime tale of Mr Bear unable to sleep; warm, repetitive, cuddly read-aloud.

Authors and illustrators

Jill Murphy

Biscuit Bear

A biscuit that becomes a bear and makes a circus of cuddly friends.

Authors and illustrators

Mini Grey

Snow Bear

Little Snow Bear explores, gets lost, and friends help him find home.

Authors and illustrators

Piers Harper

Snow Bear (HB)

Little polar bear explores, gets lost, and friends help him find home.

Authors and illustrators

Piers Harper

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

Rhythmic picture book with a brown bear and colourful animals.

Authors and illustrators

Eric Carle

Baby Bear's Busy Day

Interactive board book following Baby Bear's day — cute, tactile, kid-friendly.

Authors and illustrators

Eric Carle

Uh-Oh, Niko: Nursery

Interactive board book about Niko the little bear’s nursery routine.

Authors and illustrators

Chris Chatterton

The Bear in the Stars

Polar bear leaves melting ice and finds kindness, community, and a new home.

Authors and illustrators

Alexis Snell

Bear Island

A child meets a comforting bear who helps her grieve.

Authors and illustrators

Matthew Cordell

Hamish Takes the Train

Warm, heartwarming bear adventure about friendship and home, ideal for hugs.

Authors and illustrators

Daisy Hirst

Almost Anything

A kind Bear uses a little magic to help George try new things.

Authors and illustrators

Sophy Henn

Otto the Book Bear in the Snow

A cozy children's tale of Otto the book-bear's snowy adventure back to the library.

Authors and illustrators

Katie Cleminson-Snook

Deep in the Woods

Retold folk tale of woodland animals and a helpful bear fixing their home.

Authors and illustrators

Christopher Corr

Little Bear

Gentle tales of Little Bear’s adventures and tender moments with Mother Bear.

Authors and illustrators

Else Holmelund Minarik Maurice Sendak

Where Bear?

A warmly illustrated tale of a boy and his bear finding home.

Authors and illustrators

Sophy Henn

Little Bear and the Butterflies

Cuddly bedtime tale of a little bear chasing butterflies—a hug-worthy story.

Authors and illustrators

Susan Quinn Caroline Pedler

Mrs Pepperpot and the Blueberries

Mrs Pepperpot shrinks and faces a bear in the woods while picking blueberries.

Authors and illustrators

Alf Proysen Hilda Offen

Bear Has a Story to Tell

Cozy tale of Bear helping friends and sharing a story before winter.

Authors and illustrators

Phillip C Stead Erin E Stead

Otto the Book Bear

A lovable Book Bear's adventure to find a new home.

Authors and illustrators

Katie Cleminson-Snook

Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?

Rhyming animal-sound read starring a polar bear and other creatures.

Authors and illustrators

Eric Carle Bill Martin Jr

Whatever Next Big Book

Baby Bear's cosy, imaginative rocket trip — a cuddly, family-friendly bear tale.

Authors and illustrators

Jill Murphy

The Polar Bear and the Snow Cloud

Lonely polar bear finds friendship with a kind snow cloud.

Authors and illustrators

Jane Cabrera

The Polar Bear and the Snow Cloud

Lonely polar bear finds a real friend — a warm, hug-ready tale.

Authors and illustrators

Jane Cabrera

Willard Price: Bear Adventure

Action-adventure about Spirit Bears, rescue and conservation.

Authors and illustrators

Anthony McGowan

Horace

A boy discovers a valuable teddy bear that upends his family life.

Authors and illustrators

Chris d'Lacey

Brown Bear and Friends ABCs

An ABC read-aloud starring Brown Bear and forest friends.

Authors and illustrators

Eric Carle

Don't Wake Dad!

Rhyming picture book: cubs prepare a surprise party for Dad Bear

Authors and illustrators

Eden Wells Sharon Davey

Just One of Those Days

Gentle Bear-family story of mishaps, comfort and parental love.

Authors and illustrators

Jill Murphy

The Grizzly Itch

Funny kids' tale of a bear, friendship, and finding comfort.

Authors and illustrators

Victoria Cassanell

Tales from Acorn Wood: Friends

Warm preschool tales of Bear and friends celebrating friendship.

Authors and illustrators

Julia Donaldson Axel Scheffler

The Bumblebear

Honey-loving bear disguises as a bee and becomes the brave Bumblebear.

Authors and illustrators

Nadia Shireen

The Everywhere Bear

A class teddy's adventure that celebrates children's love for their bear.

Authors and illustrators

Julia Donaldson Rebecca Cobb

Fuzzy Wuzzy Was a Bear

Silly read-aloud about a bear and quirky animal friends.

Authors and illustrators

Joe Rhatigan Alejandro O'Kif Alejandro O'Kif

Horrible Bear!

Misunderstood bear, conflict and forgiveness leading to friendship.

Authors and illustrators

Ame Dyckman Zachariah OHora

The Jungle Book: First Sticker Activity Book

Sticker activity book starring Baloo the bear and jungle games.

Authors and illustrators

Miriam Bos

Father Bear Comes Home

Little Bear greets his father returning home from a long fishing trip.

Authors and illustrators

Else Holmelund Minarik Maurice Sendak

Where Bear?

Tender picture book about a boy, his bear, and finding home.

Authors and illustrators

Sophy Henn

The Ice Bear

Lyrical Arctic tale of a bear-child, human caretaking and consequences.

Authors and illustrators

Jackie Morris

Billy Bear and the New Baby

Bear learns to be a big brother and share cuddles with the new baby.

Authors and illustrators

Miriam Moss Anna Currey

The Pets You Get!

Boy imagines an enormous bear and other wild pets; small pets surprise him.

Authors and illustrators

Adrian Reynolds Thomas Taylor

Scruffy Bear and the Six White Mice

Gentle scruffy bear protects six scared mice with clever comforts.

Authors and illustrators

Christopher Wormell

Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What do you See? (Board Book)

Rhythmic picture book of Baby Bear meeting animals and finding his mother.

Authors and illustrators

Eric Carle Bill Martin Jr

Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What do you See?

Baby bear finds his mother in a rhythmic, cuddly read-aloud.

Authors and illustrators

Eric Carle Bill Martin Jr

I Am Reading with CD: Friends Forever

Figgy and Jefferson Bear explore friendship in a gentle, bear-themed story.

Authors and illustrators

Sally Grindley

Brown Paper Bear

A hidden brown-paper bear whisks a girl into a magical toyland adventure.

Authors and illustrators

Neil Reed

Ben Plants A Butterfly Garden

Picture book: Ben the bear grows a butterfly garden with friends.

Authors and illustrators

Kate Petty Axel Scheffler

Giant Panda (Young Zoologist)

Kid-friendly field guide to giant pandas: biology, cubs, habitats, conservation.

Authors and illustrators

Vanessa Hull Charlotte Molas

The Jungle Book

Features Baloo, the gentle bear — a classic choice for Hug a Bear Day.

Authors and illustrators

Rudyard Kipling

A Boy and a Bear in a Boat

Gentle, funny seafaring friendship between a boy and a bear.

Authors and illustrators

Dave Shelton

Uh-Oh, Niko: The Beach

Interactive beach adventure with Niko the little bear building sandcastles.

Authors and illustrators

Chris Chatterton

Don't Wake Dad!

Rhyming picture book about bear cubs throwing a surprise party for Dad.

Authors and illustrators

Eden Wells Sharon Davey

The Strongest Mum

Gentle picture book about Little Bear, family love and helping Mum.

Authors and illustrators

Nicola Kent

The Bumblebear

Honey-loving bear in a bee costume who becomes the brave Bumblebear.

Authors and illustrators

Nadia Shireen

Make and Do: Supercute

Kids activity book with press-out Benjamin Bear and cuddly bear crafts.

Authors and illustrators

Margaret Griffiths Marion Billet

Bear and Hare Go Fishing

Bear and Hare's warm fishing adventure and friendship.

Authors and illustrators

Emily Gravett

My Grandpa

Tender picture book about a young bear and his devoted grandpa.

Authors and illustrators

Marta Altés

Mole's Harvest Moon

Cozy autumn tale featuring a friendly Bear, friendship and reassurance.

Authors and illustrators

Judi Abbot

My Mummy

Little Bear celebrates his mummy with cuddles, play and love.

Authors and illustrators

Paula Metcalf Lucy Barnard

Tales From Acorn Wood: Postman Bear

Warm lift-the-flap tale of Postman Bear delivering letters to friends.

Authors and illustrators

Julia Donaldson Axel Scheffler

Amazing Animals: Fantastic Forest

Hiking trio meets a black bear and other forest creatures.

Authors and illustrators

Tony Mitton Ant Parker

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Beloved classic starring three soft, cuddly bears and Goldilocks' visit.

Authors and illustrators

Lauren Child Emily Jenkins

Magic Tree House 7: Mammoth to the Rescue

Jack and Annie time-travel to the Ice Age and face a cave bear.

Authors and illustrators

Mary Pope Osborne

Snow Bear's Surprise

Cuddly snow bear and friends prepare a sparkly surprise for Mum.

Authors and illustrators

Piers Harper

Bedtime Bear

Board book of a cuddly teddy's bedtime routine — ideal for hugging.

Authors and illustrators

Bettina Paterson

The Rainbow Bear

A polar bear learns about color, identity and relying on friends.

Authors and illustrators

Michael Morpurgo

Tha Ailbhean Mor!

Verse adventure of Oswald the bear solving mysteries and making friends.

Authors and illustrators

Tony Farmer Lynne Farmer

Saving Sorya – Chang and the Sun Bear

Chang’s true story of raising, rescuing, and returning a sun bear to the wild.

Authors and illustrators

Nguyen Thi Thu Trang Jeet Zdung

The Land of Neverendings

A warm, imaginative tale of a toy bear offering comfort.

Authors and illustrators

Kate Saunders

The Second Jungle Book

Mowgli’s adventures with Baloo, the kindly brown bear mentor.

Authors and illustrators

Rudyard Kipling

A Boy and a Bear in a Boat

Tender, humorous tale of a boy bonding with a bear on a sea voyage.

Authors and illustrators

Dave Shelton

The Jungle Book

Mowgli's adventures with Baloo the bear and the Law of the Jungle.

Authors and illustrators

Rudyard Kipling

Sleep Tight, Billy Bear

Cuddly bedtime tale about Billy Bear's sleepless night.

Authors and illustrators

Miriam Moss Anna Currey

Is that you, Little Bear?

Interactive hide-and-seek picture book featuring Little Bear.

Authors and illustrators

Rob Hodgson

The Night Bear

A gentle bedtime story about a bear who eats nightmares.

Authors and illustrators

Ana de Moraes Thiago de Moraes

Dozy Bear and the Secret of Sleep

A sleepy bear bedtime tale promoting cuddles and gentle relaxation.

Authors and illustrators

Katie Blackburn Richard Smythe

The Snuggle Sandwich

Annie and her teddy Ted share a cozy family snuggle after morning rush.

Authors and illustrators

Malachy Doyle Gwen Millward

Scruffy Bear and the Six White Mice

Scruffy Bear protects six frightened mice with clever, comforting plans.

Authors and illustrators

Christopher Wormell

Fairy Bears 5: Primrose

Tiny Fairy Bear Primrose uses magic to help others in Firefly Meadow.

Authors and illustrators

Julie Sykes

Amazing Animals: Fantastic Forest

Picture book of forest animals, featuring a child-friendly black bear.

Authors and illustrators

Tony Mitton Ant Parker

Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See?

Rhythmic, illustrated children's book spotlighting a panda and other endangered animals.

Authors and illustrators

Bill Martin Jr Eric Carle

Brave Bitsy and the Bear

Toy rabbit befriends and rescues a kind brown bear — a cuddly, tender tale.

Authors and illustrators

Angela McAllister Tiphanie Beeke

Snow Bear

A young snow bear explores, gets lost, and friends help him find home.

Authors and illustrators

Piers Harper

Bathtime Bear

Cuddly bear gets cleaned and tucked in — a sweet, snuggly read for teddy lovers.

Authors and illustrators

Bettina Paterson

To Mikro Pontiki, e Zoymere Kokkine Phraoyla Kai e Megale Peinasmene Arkoyda

Children's picture book about a hungry big bear and a clever little mouse.

Authors and illustrators

Don Wood Audrey Wood

The Girl Who Dreamed in Magic

Saga and her pet bear Bjørn form a strong bond in a magical adventure.

Authors and illustrators

Maria Kuzniar

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