The This is the Bear Series

By Sarah Hayes

A boy, his teddy bear and a lively dog share funny, gently suspenseful adventures.

charming · humorous · engaging · heartwarming · rhythmic

Pageticker community rating

Average 4.33, from 3 readers

What is The This is the Bear series by Sarah Hayes about?

Written between 1986 and 1995, Sarah Hayes’s four-book picture-book series follows a boy, his much-loved teddy bear and an energetic dog. Their adventures grow from rescuing Bear from the rubbish dump to mishaps involving a picnic, a night-time separation and a naughty child. Told in lively rhyme, the stories are suited to pre-school and early-years children who enjoy humorous friendship tales, repetition and gentle suspense. Mild peril, getting lost, accidental separation and mischievous behaviour may need reassurance for sensitive readers.

Genres

Friendship/Family Animals

About the author

Sarah Hayes is a talented British author best known for her much-loved picture book 'This Is the Bear'. She enjoys writing fun and imaginative stories for children, often filled with adventure and humour. Sarah’s books are perfect for young readers who enjoy tales about friendship, problem-solving, and the joys of everyday life.

All the books in The This is the Bear series (in order)

This is the Bear

by Sarah Hayes

Book 1 of 3

A cheeky dog’s mistake sends a teddy bear somewhere unexpected—can friendship bring him home?

This is the Bear and the Picnic Lunch

by Sarah Hayes

Book 2 of 3

Can a teddy bear guard the picnic when a cheeky dog has other plans?

This Is The Bear And The Bad Little Girl

by Sarah Hayes

Book 3 of 3

A stolen teddy sparks a speedy street chase—but can a boy and his dog outwit the thief?

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