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Bears Books for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Bears Books for Ages 8–11

Bear books at chapter book age lean toward nature writing, survival stories, and the genuine science of one of the most impressive animals on earth. These 790 books serve the child who's graduated from Paddington and wants the real thing.

790 books

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Make a Wish, Henry Bear

Liam Francis Walsh

For the child who never wants the party to end, this humorous tale explores how even the best celebrations can become a

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Muffy VanderBear

Muffy's Scrapbook

North American Bear Co.

Flip through the pages of Muffy VanderBear’s personal album to see her family history, favorite adventures, and cherishe

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The Teddy Robinson Storybook

Joan G. Robinson

For the child who finds comfort in the secret life of their toys. These gentle stories follow a slightly boastful but ki

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Winnie the Pooh

Pooh in a Tight Place

Walt Disney

For the child who struggles with patience or knowing when to say enough is enough, this classic tale turns a silly mista

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The Way of the Grizzly

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Follow the daily habits and seasonal cycles of the grizzly bear while learning how human actions impact their survival i

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The Very, Very Far North #2

Just Beyond the Very, Very Far North

For the child who thrives on quiet reflection and needs to see that welcoming a stranger is the first step toward a new

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Read and Wonder

Bears in the Forest

For the child curious about the natural world, this gentle story follows two bear cubs as they learn to survive and even

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A Bear Named Trouble

Marion Dane Bauer

In the wilds of Alaska, a lonely boy whose family is split between states finds an unexpected connection with an orphane

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Mother Bruce #3

Bruce's Big Move

Ryan T. Higgins

Bruce the bear just wants a quiet, rodent-free home, but his plan to move away from three rowdy mice and four geese does

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Irving & Muktuk #2

Bad Bears Go Visiting

Daniel Pinkwater

Irving and Muktuk, two mischievous polar bears, decide to break out of the zoo for a New Jersey road trip to visit their

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Secrets of Bearhaven #3

Hidden Rock Rescue

When a rescue mission at an illegal zoo goes wrong, Spencer and Aldo must use stealth and quick thinking to save his par

Cover of Mighty Bears

For the young animal lover eager to explore the wild. This engaging guide introduces the different species of bears thro

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Henry Bear's Park

Henry Bear takes on a big job looking after the park while his father travels far away in a hot air balloon.

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North American Black Bears

For the curious explorer eager to learn about local wildlife, this book offers an up-close look at the lives and habits

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Buddy Bear and the Bad Guys

Buddy Bear is tired of being picked on by a trio of rascally raccoons and finally decides to find the bravery needed to

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Secrets of Bearhaven #2

Mission to Moon Farm

Spencer must use his knowledge of the secret bear language to track down his kidnapped friend Kate before it is too late

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Winnie-the-Pooh Storybooks

Pooh Goes Visiting

A. A. Milne, Stephen Krensky

Winnie-the-Pooh's appetite for honey leads to a tight squeeze when he tries to leave Rabbit's house and finds himself co

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The Berenstain Bears

The Berenstain Bears' Home Sweet Tree

Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain

For the child learning to navigate daily manners, family chores, and social hiccups. A big collection of classic lessons

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Winnie-the-Pooh #2

The House at Pooh Corner

Tigger bounces into the Hundred Acre Wood and Eeyore finally gets a home of his own in these ten final adventures featur

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SeeMore Readers

Grizzlies, polars, and black bears come to life through facts about how these powerful creatures hunt, eat, and survive

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The Berenstain Bear Scouts

The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Ripoff Queen

Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain

The Bear Scouts must stop Ralph Ripoff from turning a houseboat into a crooked casino and bringing gambling to Bear Coun

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Camp Panda: Helping Cubs Return to the Wild

Catherine Thimmesh

Conservationists use innovative techniques and round-the-clock care to help giant pandas learn the skills they need to s

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For the child who misses their parent during the long workday and needs a gentle reminder that love spans any distance.

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The Forgetful Bears #4

The Forgetful Bears Meet Mr. Memory

The bears have lost their vacation tickets and their destination, needing a wise elephant named Mr. Memory to save their

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