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While real bears may be hibernating for winter, they are playing a starring role in many children’s books. From polar bears to brown bears, mischievous to silly, there are bears galore! Check out one of these great bear books at your Milwaukee Public Library.

Bears are Bigby Douglas Florian; illustrated by Barbara Bakos (Ages 0-3)

This board book is full of fun in the animal kingdom! Young children can explore the differences between pairs of animals through rhyming text and bright illustrations.

Where is Bear?by Jonathan Bentley (Ages 3-6)

A little boy searches high and low for his bear with an unexpected twist at the end in this cozy, eye-spy book perfect for reading aloud at bedtime.

Pup and Bearby Kate Banks; illustrated by Naoko Stoop (Ages 3-7)

In this tender story, a polar bear raises a wolf cub who grows up to be a loving caregiver himself when the time comes. 

Share, Big Bear, Share!by Maureen Wright; illustrated by Will Hillenbrand (Ages 3-7)

Using rhyming verse and cheerful illustrations, this silly and fun story addresses a topic familiar to those caring for young children: sharing.

A Perfect Dayby Lane Smith (Ages 3-8)

Dreaming of warmer weather? Feel the warmth of the sun and imagine lying in a bed of daffodils…but watch out for Bear! He steals the show in this hilarious picture book.

Adrift: An Odd Couple of Polar Bearsby Jessica Olien (Ages 4-7)

Karl and Hazel are two opposites that suddenly find themselves stuck together on a drifting iceberg. Can they learn to get along?

Please Please the Beesby Gerald Kelley (Ages 4-8)

Benedict is accustomed to his routine and his fresh, daily honey. When the bees strike for better working conditions, Benedict must change, or risk a life without honey and bees.

Sleep, Bear!by Shelby Alinsky (Ages 5-8)

Short sentences, controlled text, and photographs make this a great introduction to a bear’s habits throughout the four seasons for beginning readers.

Bearsby Katie Marsico (Ages 8-11)

This fascinating exploration of bear species includes facts and vivid photographs, while also focusing on efforts to protect these endangered creatures.

Sarah Davies and Karli Pederson are children's librarians with the Milwaukee Public Library.

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