Teddy Bear Picture Books

Sadly, I'm probably not publishing this post in time for many of you to take proper advantage of today.  Today is Bring Your Teddy Bear to School (or Work) Day.  Please forgive the lateness!  In honor of this important day, here are ten picture books which feature teddy bears.

Bear in the Air written by Susan Meyers, illustrated by Amy Bates - When a teddy bear is lost by the child who loves him, the bear begins an amazing journey to get back home again. From swimming in the ocean with the fish, to flying in the sky with the gulls, to being found by a sailor, and then being carried off by the wind, the bear meets new friends and travels to many places he never dreamed of. This tender picture book with beautiful seaside imagery will capture readers' hearts with the bear's summer adventure as he gets back home where he belongs.

Ben Loves Bear by David McPhail - Ben and Bear do everything together. After breakfast, they play hide-and-seek and do tricks to make each other laugh. At night, Ben tells Bear a bedtime story and Bear snuggles with Ben until he falls asleep.

Brown Bear, White Bear written by Svetlana Petrovic, illustrated by Vincent Hardy - Alice got two teddy bears as gifts from her grandmas. One bear was white and the other was brown. Except for their colors, the bears were exactly the same.  Alice loved both of her bears, and didn't really pay much attention when her grandmas argued over which one was her favorite. But when the bears start fighting to see who she likes best, Alice is forced to take drastic action.  This charming story of competition and cooperation features two naughty but endearing bears, and a little girl who loves them both very much.

Cuddle Bear by Claire Freedman & Gavin Scott - Do you need cuddles, cheer- up hugs,Or snuggle times to share ?Then Cuddle Bear is made for you -A hug-you-happy bear!Meet Cuddle Bear - the unforgettable hero with hugs for everyone! If, like lion, panda, penguin or elephant, you're feeling sad or lonely, never fear! Cuddle Bear has plenty of hugs to go around. It doesn't matter if you're big or tall, short or small, there's one for every size!

Red Ted and the Lost Things written by Michael Rosen, illustrated by Joel Stewart - One day, a little bear named Red Ted is accidentally left on the seat of a train. When he winds up on a high shelf in the place for lost things, he doesn't despair - he puts his mind to work! With the help of new friends and the use of all their senses (including a certain fondness for cheese), Ted and pals are determined to find their way back to the little girl who loves and misses him. Author Michael Rosen and illustrator Joel Stewart offer a sweet graphic storybook about pluck, persistence, and the pure comfort of home.

Teddy Bear Counting written by Barbara Barbieri McGrath, illustrated by Tim Nihoff - Bears tumble in! Count teddy bears from one to twelve, name their colors, and even form three primary shapes--square, circle, and triangle. Then count down to zero as the bears trot away. Back matter includes a review of the counting and math skills presented. Perfect for use with bear counters and other classroom manipulatives.

Teddy: The Remarkable Tale of a President, a Cartoonist, a Toymaker and a Bear written by James Sage, illustrated by Lisk Feng - It all started when one of America's most iconic and beloved presidents, Theodore Roosevelt, refused to shoot a bear on a hunting trip. A newspaper cartoonist, Clifford Berryman, heard the news and created a political cartoon about it, which a candy shop owner, Morris Michtom, showed to his wife, Rosie. Rosie Michtom, whose handmade toys were often displayed in their Brooklyn shop, was so inspired by the story that she made an adorable stuffed toy bear, which the couple decided to name "Teddy's Bear." Demand for Rosie's bears grew so high that the couple went on to found their own toy company and opened a factory in Brooklyn.

Theodore written by Edward Ormondroyd, illustrated by John Larrecq - A long-suffering old teddy bear has a dreadful experience at the laundromat.

Where is Bear? by Jonathan Bentley - It's almost bedtime, and a little boy can't seem to find his beloved Bear! Children will love joining in the irresistible search for Bear and finding where he is on every page . . . and they will love the surprise ending even more!

Where Teddy Bears Come From written by Mark Burgess, illustrated by Russell Ayto - In the middle of a deep, dark forest, all the creatures are fast asleep. Except for a little gray wolf who can't sleep a wink.But the little wolf knows just what he needs to get a good night's sleep: a teddy bear to cuddle, just like in his favorite story book. So the next morning little wolf sets off on an adventure to find a teddy bear.But exactly where do teddy bears come from? The little wolf asks the Wise Owl, but he doesn't know. He asks the Three Little Pigs, but they suggest he speak to Little Red Riding Hood. Finally, when he is very tired the little wolf stumbles upon a kindly man with a bright red suit and a long white beard who needs a helping hand. But good deeds never go unrewarded. So when the little wolf wakes up the next morning there is a soft, cuddly surprise at the foot of his bed...and the answer to his question.