Frank Asch

One fine summer evening, a hungry bear decides that he would like to taste a piece of the moon and builds a rocketship to get there.

During a game of hide-and-seek, Moon hides behind a cloud, leaving Bear worried his friend is lost.

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.

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?
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Bear tries everything he can think of to get rid of his shadow.

A very young bear describes all the activities he does during the day that are just like his daddy's.

Bear and Little Bird find a baby fish in their pond and decide to keep her for a pet, but when she starts to sprout wings, or maybe paws, each thinks the fish wants to be like him, which puts a strain on their friendship.

As winter approaches, Mother Bear must bring a snack, a drink, and finally the moon to her cub before he can go to sleep in a cave.

Bear envys Bird's ability to fly, and little Bird wishes he were big and strong like robust Bear, leading the pair to strike a thoroughly charming deal.

When Baby Bird takes a tumble from her mama's nest in the middle of the night, she finds a friend in Little Frog.