Moonbear Books Series

Happy Birthday Moon

by Frank Asch

Published 1 May 1982

When a bear discovers that the moon shares his birthday, he buys the moon a beautiful hat as a present.

Skyfire

by Frank Asch

Published 1 April 1984

When he sees a rainbow for the first time, Bear thinks that the sky is on fire and he is determined to put out the skyfire.

Goodbye House

by Frank Asch

Published 1 February 1986

Just before leaving with his family for the move to their new home, Little Bear says goodbye to all his favorite places in and around his old house.

Moondance

by Frank Asch

Published 1 January 1993

Bear fulfills his dream of dancing with the moon.

The classic first Moonbear story by National Book Award–winning author-illustrator Frank Asch gets a loving refresh to bring the bear who loves the moon to a new generation of young readers!

When Bear looks up and sees the moon for the very first time, it’s love at first sight. Night after night, Bear admires the moon, but soon realizes it’s growing smaller and smaller and smaller. Can Bear help stop the Moon from disappearing forever?

Originally published in 1978, Moonbear’s spare, sweet story and distinctive and intricate pen and ink drawings are sure to enchant young readers fascinated by nature and the night sky.

Moonbears Dream

by Frank Asch

Published 1 November 1999

When best friends Bear and Little Bird spot a kangaroo bouncing across BearUs lawn, they can't believe their eyes. It must be a dream. Bear and Little Bird know that dreams are special places, so they decide to have some fun before they have to wake up. Full-color illustrations.