Yes! Fred Bear is a real, well-loved teddy bear who genuinely travels with the family behind these books. Every adventure in the series is inspired by a real trip they've taken together, to a real place readers can visit themselves.
Fred Bear's Adventures is written and illustrated by Dustin Greene. Learn more on the About Dustin page.
Yes. Every location Fred visits — from Sleepy Hollow to San Francisco — is a real, visitable destination, based on a trip the family actually took. The landmarks, details, and local flavor are drawn from firsthand experience, not invented.
The collection currently includes adventures in Sleepy Hollow (Halloween), New York City (Christmas), San Francisco, Washington D.C. (Cherry Blossoms), New England (Fall), and Key West, with more destinations on the way. See the full, current lineup on the Books page.
Books are available directly through this website, with select titles also offered on Amazon for customers who prefer that option. Visit the Books page for current availability and pricing.
Snow Cat is Fred Bear's companion who stays behind at home while Fred travels — but keeps a close eye on things all the same. Snow Cat makes a hidden appearance in every book, giving readers a fun little detail to search for on each page.
It's a free, interactive feature on this site where readers can collect a digital passport stamp for each Fred Bear adventure they read about, building their own record of everywhere Fred has traveled. Visit the Passport page to start collecting.
Yes — the Kids Zone has free printable coloring pages and online games (like Spot the Difference, Find Fred, and a memory matching game) featuring Fred Bear and his friends, no purchase required.
Fred Bear's Adventures is written for young children and their families, with the goal of encouraging curiosity, kindness, bravery, and a love of exploring — both in far-off places and close to home.