Dodd, Emma. Best Bear. 2008. E Dodd.
A simple, rhyming picture book about a boy and his favorite toy, his stuffed bear.

Foley, Greg. Don’t Worry Bear. 2008. E Fole.
A caterpillar reassures a worried bear that they will see each other again after he emerges from a cocoon.

Gravett, Emily. Orange Pear Apple Bear. 2005. E Grav.
Explores concepts of shape, color and food using five simply words as a bear juggles and plays.

Henkes, Kevin. Old Bear. 2008. E Henk.
When Old Bear falls asleep for winter, he has a dream that he is a cub again, experiencing the four seasons.

Kasza, Keiko. A Mother for Choco. 1992. E Kasz.
A lonely bird searches for his mother by asking several animals, “Are you my mother?” until a loving bear adopts him.

Moss, Miriam. Bare Bear. 2008. E Moss
When a strong wind snatches Bear’s clothing off the line, he and his friends search for them, finding them in unexpected places.

Newman, Lesléa. Where is Bear? 2004. E Newm.
Forest animals play hide and seek but no one can find bear. Could he have fallen asleep in a dark cave?

Seeger, Laura Vaccaro. Dog and Bear. 2007. E Seeg.
Three short and simple stories about a bear and his best friend dog.

Wheeler, Lisa. One Dark Night. 2003. E Whee.
Mouse and Mole feel afraid one dark night crossing a swamp and wood. Meanwhile, Bear is hungry. What happens when the three meet is a surprise!

Wilson, Karma. Bear Feels Scared. 2008. E Wils.
Bear’s animal friends come to the rescue when he becomes lost and frightened in the woods.

Wilson, Karma. Bear Wants More. 2008. E Wils.
When Bear awakens in Spring, his hunger is satiated by food from his friends. But what happens when he can’t fit through the door to his cave?!

Yolen, Jane. Baby Bear’s Books. 2006. E Yole.
Throughout the day, baby Bear finds a book to fit every special moment.

(Updated on December 11, 2008)