Beary Good Picture Books
Bear helps the forest : (maybe you help, too)
Williams, Karen Lynn, author.
2023
"Bear loves playing in the leaves in autumn; after winter hibernation the leaves are gone, and Bear learns they will return when autumn comes again. Includes author's note on ecology and the importance of leaf decomposition"-- Provided by publisher.
A bear, a fish, and a fishy wish
Bernstrom, Daniel, author
2024
"Will Bear's luck change? He's spotted a fish! And his wish? To gobble up this delicious fish dish, of course! Sadly for Bear, this is no ordinary fish--he's a homesick fellow determined to get back upstream where he belongs"-- Provided by publisher.
The best kind of bear
Gormley, Greg, author
2019
Bear does not know what kind of bear he is, so he travels around the world meeting other bears to see if he might be one of them.
Books aren't for bears
Barry, Mark (Children's author), author
2023
Bear learns to read from a book he finds in the woods, so, hoping for more, he sets out for the city, but people tell him that books are not for bears and chase him away--except for the librarian, who understands.
Brave Dave
Andreae, Giles, 1966- author
2022
Dave the Grizzly bear lives in the shadow of his big brother, and even when he finds his own talent he is worried that the other woodland animals will laugh at him--until he finds the courage to show them all what he can do.
Brave little bear
Small, Steve (Animator), author, illustrator
2023
It's time for Arlo the bear and his family to leave their winter den and journey to Spring Valley, but he doesn't feel ready for the big departure from the home he likes just the way it is. Sometimes Arlo wishes he could be brave like his sister, Eva. But when a snowstorm hits and separates the family as they travel through the Great Wood, Arlo finds that being brave when you're afraid is the bravest brave of all.
Breathe like a bear : first day of school worries
Willey, Kira, author
2023
"Bear can't wait to go to her first day of school. But she and a few of her friends are also feeling a little anxious. Luckily, Owl has the perfect words for them all to say to calm the jitters and help them recognize the similarities we share under the trappings of our uniqueness. Introducing a mantra for first-day-and any-day-worries, Breathe Like a Bear: First-Day-of-School Worries uses an easy-to-follow breathing exercise, mindful prompts, and a soothing mantra that will help kids navigate their anxiety long after the final page. This prescriptive and teachable picture book is an invaluable tool for every child's early social-emotional education."-- Provided by publisher.
Does a bear poo in the woods?
Leighton, Jonny, author
2023
"When a shy bear feels the urge to go, there's only one thing on his mind: finding a private place where he can poo in peace! But a whole host of woodland animals who have no problem about pooing wherever they please just won't leave him alone. Where can the little bear go?"-- Provided by publisher.
Find your brave : a Coco and Bear story
Stott, Apryl, author, illustrator
2023
When Coco, a young girl, loses her brave during dress rehearsal for their special dance at the summer festival, she and Bear decide to quit the show, but when Bear gets stuck on a wobbly bridge, Coco bravely rescues him, so perhaps she has enough brave tojoin Bear onstage after all.
How to talk like a bear
Grandy, Charlie, 1974-, author
2023
A young bear gives instructions on how to talk like a bear, which is far more than just growling and roaring.
I see you, Sad Bear
Kousky, Vern, author, illustrator.
2023
Follows Sad Bear, who's feeling blue, through a gloomy day until he realizes sometimes all we need is a friend by our side. For readers big and small, this moving and gentle tale takes on big concepts like sadness and empathy, helping young readers learn that offering comfort can mean lending a hand or an ear, or simply just being there.
If I met a bear
Borando, Silvia, author, illustrator
2022
A squirrel wanders deep into a dark cave, hoping he won't run into a bear. Everyone knows that bears are such terrible, scary creatures, and he really hopes to never meet one. But what will happen if he did?
The very best hug
Prasadam-Halls, Smriti author
2023
"From bear hugs to koala cuddles, hippo huddles to walrus wiggles, penguin pecks to porcupine prickles, there are a LOT of hugs to choose from. But the perfect hug may not be far-in fact, it might be right where you are! The ones at home, who love you the best, give the best hugs of all!"-- Provided by publisher.
When I feel brave
Teckentrup, Britta, author.
2024
Filled with evocative collage illustrations and dynamically positioned type, this book tells the story of a child wandering through a forest and being startled by a bear. At first the bear is terrifying-it is huge and unknown. But as the girl moves through the forest she becomes the bear's companion and, by the time they reach the end of the forest, its friend.