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The Bear Fairy by Paul Coccia

The Bear Fairy

Paul Coccia

Tundra Book Group · Hardcover · February 17, 2026

Meet an unlikely fairy and his new best friend in this laugh-out-loud picture book about acceptance, being yourself and standing up to anyone who tries to diminish your sparkle.

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Who it’s for
Readers who enjoy humorous picture books about acceptance and friendship
Themes
Acceptance, Being yourself, Standing up for friends
Genres
Bear Stories, Self-Esteem & Resilience, Friendship

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About this book

Meet an unlikely fairy and his new best friend in this laugh-out-loud picture book about acceptance, being yourself and standing up to anyone who tries to diminish your sparkle. Fairies should be pretty and sparkly and dainty . . . not chubby, not fluffy and NOT lured in by potato chips. But when Spencer catches a fairy in the park, he's shocked to find that's exactly what he’s got!

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The Bear Fairy is no delicate Tinkerbell: he hogs the remote, drops crumbs everywhere and snores like a truck. But he's still a fairy, and when Spencer's friend insults the Bear Fairy's appearance and hurts his feelings, Spencer must step up to defend his new friend. With wit, charm and hilarity, author Paul Coccia and illustrator Fred Blunt have created a modern classic about being proud of who you are and fighting for the people you care about.

Where it sits

Friendship35%
Bear Stories27%
Self-Esteem & Resilience24%

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Publisher categories

  • Funny Stories
  • Bullying
  • LGBTQ+ Stories
Authors
Paul Coccia
Publisher
Tundra Book Group
Published
February 17, 2026
Format
Hardcover
Theme
Acceptance · Being yourself · Standing up for friends
Reading lane
Funny Stories