Bears!

Little Polar Bear and the Pandas written and illustrated by Hans de Beer

The little polar bear Lars experiences an adventure in China, including making friends with two pandas.

The Bruce Swap written and illustrated by Ryan T. Higgins

Bruce the bear’s family wishes he were less grumpy, but when his cousin Kevin arrives for a visit, he brings more fun than they ever wanted.

Trouble written and illustrated by Katherine Battersby

A squirrel sees nothing but trouble in a bear newcomer who has terrible teeth, knife-like claws, and an oversized appetite, while her pet mouse perceives a new neighbor who is just trying to be friendly.

Bear Can’t Wait written by Karma Wilson

As final preparations are being made for a long-planned surprise party, Bear gets so excited he nearly ruins everything.

Bear Island written and illustrated by Matthew Cordell

Louise and her family are sad over the loss of their beloved dog, Charlie. “Life will not be the same,” Louise says, as she visits a little island that Charlie loved. But on a visit to the island after Charlie’s death, something strange happens: She meets a bear. At first, she’s afraid, but soon she realizes that the bear is sad, too. As Louise visits more often, she realizes that getting over loss takes time. And just when she starts to feel better, it’s time for Bear to bed down for the winter.

Something’s Wrong!: a Bear, a Hare, and Some Underwear written by John Jory

Jeff the bear is sure he has forgotten something when he sets out from home, but none of the animals he meets initially inform him that he is only wearing his underwear, until he reaches his friend Anders the hare–who quickly thinks of a way to avoid embarrassing Jeff, by starting a fashion trend.

The Thingity-jig written by Kathleen Doherty

Under the light of a silvery moon, Bear wanders into people town and discovers a springy thing, a bouncy thing–a sit-on-it, jump-on-it thing! This Thingity-Jig is too heavy to carry home by himself, so Bear runs back to the woods and asks for help. Too bad for Bear, his friends are sleepy and shoo him away. So Bear invents a Rolly-Rumpity to wheel the Thingity-Jig home, but then it all gets stuck in the mud! How will Bear tackle this bump in the road? With a Lifty-Uppity, of course!

A Friend for Bear written by Steve Smallman

Bear is so excited that it’s spring, she forgets to slow down and enjoy every moment until her friend Tortoise reminds her.

The Society of Distinguished Lemmings written and illustrated by Julie Colombet

When the lemmings encounter a bear, they are determined to help him be more “distinguished’–just like they are–but little do they realize this bear could be exactly what they need to save them from themselves.

Non fiction

Baby Polar Bears written by Deanna Caswell

Follow baby polar bears’ first experiences through engaging text, fun facts, and vibrant photography.

Black Bears written by Mara Grunbaum

Did you know that black bears are the most common bears on Earth–but that some black bears actually have white fur? Be surprised and awed by every page of this captivating book! Features include stunning photography; a fact file which breaks down vital data points in an easy-to-follow and understand format; fast facts; a family tree to show the evolution of and how this animal fits into the wider category of its scientific order; a glossary and more.

Grizzly Bears written by Hilary W. Poole

Did you know that grizzly bears claws can grow up to 4 inches (10 cm) long or that these huge bears can run surprisingly fast? Learn fascinating facts like these and more.

The Grizzly Mother written by Brett D. Huson

An engaging look at how the animals, people, and seasons within an ecosystem are intertwined. To the Gitxsan people of Northwestern British Columbia, the grizzly is an integral part of the natural landscape. Together, they share the land and forests that the Skeena River runs through, as well as the sockeye salmon within it. Follow mother bear as she teaches her cubs what they need to survive on their own.

Design a den for a polar bear and her cubs: http://: https://www.primarythemepark.com/2020/01/polar-bear-steam-activity

Bear facts: https://bear.org/bear-facts/black-bears/basic-bear-facts/

Bear hunt sensory bags: http://: https://www.schooltimesnippets.com/2013/11/going-on-bear-hunt-sensory-bags.html

Going on a Bear Hunt Printable Map: https://brilliantlittleideas.com/going-on-a-bear-hunt-printable-map/