Choosing the Best Bear Books for Kids

Whether you are looking for bear books for kids because

You’re giving a book buddy gift of a bear toy with a book
You’re gifting a book to a bear lover
You’re teaching a lesson or doing an activity about bears
You like bears yourself and want to share the joy
You are learning about the letter B in the alphabet and want to showcase bears as an example

you’re in the right place!

I have compiled a list of bear books that my kids have loved reading together over and over!

Choosing bear books for kids

So you want to gift a sweet new baby a book to enjoy, but maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed by how many choices there are to pick between?

Here’s how to narrow down picking a book for a baby, toddler, or child!

Options to think about when picking a board book book present:

A topic you know is important to the parents- for example if they are huge hockey fans or lovers of elephants, they will love to share a book about something they are passionate about with their child
A topic that you enjoy! If the parents know you as the friend who loves all ocean animals, reading a book about fish from you will make them think of you every time
A book with a welcome message- many baby books have a sweet message welcoming the child to the world, these are also great to write an inscription in the front from you to the baby
A goodnight book- there are always so many loving options for parents to share with their kids at bedtime

Looking for other animal ideas? There is a whole list at the end of this blog post!

Any of these books would pair perfectly with a bear snuggler to make the perfect gift!

Pick out your bear book buddy!

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

This book is such a fun one! It’s all about a father and his kids as they take a journey to find a bear. The repetitive phrases and sound effects make it one that kids ask to read over and over!

This is a classic book about a teddy bear who has been sitting on the department store shelf for far too long. One day, a young girl comes along destined to buy this bear. She first must go on an adventure to find his missing button!

The Bear Ate Your Sandwich

This tall tale will have you and your students laughing throughout the whole book! It’s all about a bear who is lost in the city.

Hush Little Polar Bear

This is such a cute book about a baby polar bear who travels from place to place. The rhyming text of this book brings a calming and peaceful feeling when reading! It is the perfect goodnight book.

Bear Snores On

This is just one of the amazing Bear book series. While Bear is hibernating, a bunch of animals come into his cave to warm up. They prepare a meal, and he just continues to snore on.

The Teddy Bears’ Picnic

This board book featured teddy bears singing and dancing as they picnic along! There’s as bit of a 60’s twist in this one.

Touch and Feel: B is for Bear

This book of first words written in rhyming form is great for babies and toddlers to enjoy with parents! Littles love the touch and feel pages and the brilliant photographs.

I’m Going to Give You a Bear Hug

This is a soothing book perfect to read at bedtime! It shows your child many different ways to give and receive a hug referencing all of their favorite animals.

Bedtime Bear

This book features animals in the forest settling down from their day and preparing for bed. It’s also a touch and feel book!

I Love You as Big as the World

Throughout their day adventuring together, your toddler sees how much Big Bear and Little Bear love each other.

I Love You to the Moon and Back

This heartwarming rhyme is all about two bears showing their love for the other.

Why do babies need books?

Babies are looking for ways to interact with the wonderful people around them! Reading together exposes them to communication and TONS of words.

Many children books are written to expose kids to important concepts such as numbers, letters, colors, and shapes in a fun way. It is a great way to practice these and start associations.

Reading with children also builds listening, memory, and vocabulary skills.

Stories can help your child get to know sounds, words and language, and begin early development of literacy skills. introduce your child to the value of books and stories.

Books can be mirrors or windows. This means that they can reflect experiences similar to the readers’ life like a mirror or they can be a window into the unknown and expose them to something new and exciting. Reading together gives children information to explore and understand the world around them.

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