Bears and Boos

by Shirley Parenteau

Published 14 July 2020
The adorable bears are excited to dress up for Halloween — but are there enough costumes for everyone?

Big Brown Bear and the four little bears can’t wait to dress up for Halloween. Everyone grabs their costumes from the costume box, but — oops! — in the rush, Floppy is knocked on her furry behind, and now there are no costumes left for her! Fuzzy says she’s sorry and offers Floppy a golden gown. Then each of the other bears shares an item with Floppy, and soon she’s dressed like a queen — just in time for the parade! Shirley Parenteau and David Walker combine cheerful read-aloud rhyme and irresistibly charming art in another story for the youngest cubs and their big bears.

Bears on Chairs

by Shirley Parenteau

Published 1 August 2010
Cuddle up with an adorable plush bear and board book that make the idea of sharing irresistible!

Four chairs. Four adorable bears. All is well until Big Brown Bear shows up—what a stare!—and wants a seat. Can these clever bears put their heads (among other things) together and make space for one more? With endearing illustrations and a sustained rhyme in every line, this cozy tale, now with a huggable bear companion, makes it clear there is room for all.

Bears in the Snow

by Shirley Parenteau and David Walker

Published 24 October 2017
Shrieks of joy ensue when Big Brown Bear devises a clever sled that can carry four bears in this quintessential winter adventure.

The little bears are ready to play in the snow. But oh, no! Their sled is too small! It’s not as much fun to go sledding only two at a time, but what can they use to carry them all? Luckily, Big Brown Bear has an idea — and it starts with a belly flop!