The Little Bear Series
By Martin Waddell
Cosy bear stories about bedtime worries, woodland adventures, growing confidence and the comfort of family.
reassuring · heartwarming · gentle
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Average 4.74, from 50 readers
What is The Little Bear series by Martin Waddell about?
Written between 1988 and 2005, Martin Waddell’s Little Bear series follows a young bear and Big Bear through gentle, everyday adventures. From bedtime worries and journeys through the forest to games, growing independence and further nighttime reassurance, each picture book explores childhood emotions within a loving parent-and-child relationship. The series will appeal to pre-schoolers and newly independent readers who enjoy cosy animal stories. Suitable for shared reading, with mild themes of darkness, fear, getting lost and separation.
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About the author
Martin Waddell is a much-loved author from Northern Ireland who has written many wonderful books for children. He is best known for his gentle and heart-warming stories like 'Owl Babies' and 'Can't You Sleep, Little Bear?'. Martin's books are enjoyed by children all over the world and are perfect for sharing with family and friends.
All the books in The Little Bear series
Can't You Sleep, Little Bear?
by Martin Waddell
Little Bear fears the dark until Big Bear reveals a surprising secret hiding beyond their bedroom.
Published: 1988
You and Me, Little Bear
by Martin Waddell
Little Bear’s quiet play takes a surprising turn when Big Bear finally stops his chores.
Published: 1996
Let's Go Home, Little Bear
by Martin Waddell
Mysterious plods follow Little Bear home—but are they really as frightening as they sound?
Published: 1991
Sleep tight, Little Bear
by Martin Waddell
Little Bear finds a cosy cave—but can he sleep without knowing where Big Bear is?
Good job, Little Bear!
by Martin Waddell
Little Bear faces the forest’s trickiest challenges—but who will lend a helping paw?
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