Bears and Boos

Name: Bears and Boos
ISBN: 9781536208375

Big Brown Bear and Little Bears Series · Book 3 of 3

For children navigating nighttime fears or spooky sounds, this sweet story shows how friendship and imagination can turn "boos" into friendly fun.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child develops a new fear of the dark or is spooked by unfamiliar nighttime sounds. In this gentle story, four teddy bear friends are camping when they hear a mysterious 'boo'. Instead of hiding, they bravely team up to investigate the source of the noise. 'Bears and Boos' beautifully models how friendship and curiosity can transform fear into fun. It's a perfect, reassuring read for young children that validates their feelings while empowering them to face their worries with courage and friends by their side.

Fear & Bravery Bears Friendship & Social Friendship & Loyalty Ghosts Resilience & Perseverance Humor Empathy & Kindness

What Parents Should Know

Scary ScenesMild

Features spooky sounds and a friendly ghost, which may be briefly startling for very sensitive children.

Sensitive Topics

The book's central theme is childhood fear, specifically of the dark and unknown sounds. The approach is gentle and metaphorical. The ghost is presented as a real but non-threatening character, immediately shown to be friendly and lonely. The resolution is entirely hopeful, directly addressing and resolving the source of fear in a positive, secular way.