For years, teddy bears have been featured in storybooks.
From the 19th-century fairy tale ‘Goldilocks and the 3 Bears’ to the modern day ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’, there are many stories about these much-loved creatures.
There is something very special about bears, as we well know at Bears4U.co.uk.
What better thing could there be than to snuggle up with your little ones, with their favourite teddies, and read a bear story together?
We asked all the teddy bears and other cuddly toys in our orphanage what their favourite bear stories are and have put together a list of our favourites.
Some of you may even be members of your own childhood.
7 Lovely Teddy Bear Stories for Kids
- We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen
- Winnie the Pooh by AA Milne
- Where’s My Teddy Bear by Jez Alborough
- Peace at Last by Jill Murphy
- A Bear Called Paddington
- The Big Hungry Bear by Don Wood
- The Very Cranky Bear by Nick Bland
1. We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen
This lovely story came in as one of the favourites with our younger teddies. A rhyming chant that gets little ones involved.
The family and their dog set off on a bear hunt, overcoming many obstacles before arriving at the bear’s cave.
The shock of seeing the big brown grizzly bear forces them to make a hasty retreat to the safety of their own home.
It’s a fun, award-winning story that has a TV adaptation, a West End theatre show and its very own special edition, ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ soft toy.
2. Winnie the Pooh by AA Milne
This is a classic favourite bear story for all ages. With Winnie the Pooh’s teddy bear a prominent resident at Bears4u, this story has to feature high on our list.
Based on a real-life teddy bear belonging to Christopher Robin (the author’s son), these enchanting stories have stood the test of time.
Winnie the Pooh has many adventures with his friends Piglet, Tigger and Eeyore, Owl, and Kanga.
The stories are read and loved all over the world.
Here at Bears4u, we are delighted to have Winnie the Pooh teddies available to adopt.
What could be better than cuddling a personalised Winnie the Pooh teddy whilst reading your favourite edition of these delightful stories?
3. Where’s My Teddy Bear by Jez Alborough
A fun story about a little boy called Eddie, who loses his teddy bear and goes off to the woods to find him.
To his surprise, his cute and cuddly teddy bear has grown too big to cuddle. A popular story with little ones.
4. Peace at Last by Jill Murphy
It is a lovely story about Mr Bear, who could not sleep because of all the noise.
Mrs Bear snoring, a clock ticking and an owl hooting.
It is a delightful all-time favourite teddy bear story with both children and adults.
Our little bears love to read this one over and over again!
5. A Bear Called Paddington
Well, it wouldn’t be right if Paddington Bear didn’t feature in our list.
Written in 1958 by Michael Bond about a bear from Peru.
This wonderful marmalade-loving bear, with a blue duffle coat and bashed red felt hat, has become famous worldwide.
Since the original story, there have been many more about Paddington’s adventures, and it is hard to pick a favourite.
We are delighted to have Paddington Bear as one of the bears in our Orphanage.
You can even have him personalised with a name or message embroidered on his duffle coat!
6. The Big Hungry Bear by Don Wood
This teddy bear story is popular with all ages.
The little mouse is worried that the big bear is going to steal his freshly picked strawberry and goes to great lengths to keep it safe.
It is an enchanting story with wonderful, colourful illustrations.
7. The Very Cranky Bear by Nick Bland
Moose, lion, zebra and sheep disturb a sleeping bear when they shelter from the rain in his cave.
Children love this funny story of how the four friends try to cheer the cranky bear up.
A Bear and a Book – A Lovely Gift Idea
There are many books written about bears, and we could go on as if the teddy bear stories are the best!
If you want a very special gift for a little one, why not choose one of these stories and personalise a teddy to go with the story?
You can see all of our personalised teddy bear options here.
