This Bear books in order

Q: "How many books are in the This Bear series?"

"There are two books in the This Bear series, published between 2015 and 2017."

Q: "What is the first book in the This Bear series?"

"The first book in the This Bear series is Not This Bear: A First Day of School Story, published in 2015."

Q: "Do the This Bear books need to be read in order?"

"No. Not This Bear (2015) is a first-day-of-school story and This Bear's Birthday (2017) is about a birthday celebration. They feature the same character but each stands alone."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Not This Bear: A First Day of School Story	2015	Alyssa Satin Capucilli	Buy
2	This Bear’s Birthday	2017	Alyssa Satin Capucilli	Buy

The This Bear series consists of two picture books: Not This Bear: A First Day of School Story (2015) and This Bear’s Birthday (2017). Both follow the same young bear character through familiar childhood milestones.

The books are aimed at preschool and early elementary readers, with themes that match the experiences of children starting school or celebrating birthdays.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the This Bear series?

There are two books in the This Bear series, published between 2015 and 2017.

What is the first book in the This Bear series?

The first book in the This Bear series is Not This Bear: A First Day of School Story, published in 2015.

Do the This Bear books need to be read in order?

No. Not This Bear (2015) is a first-day-of-school story and This Bear’s Birthday (2017) is about a birthday celebration. They feature the same character but each stands alone.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order