Read Our Newest Reading Arrivals

We all know that when it comes to books, you can never have too many. If you're looking for a new book to add to your reading collection, take a look at our latest book loves...

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We believe every child can enjoy reading

...when they find the book that truly grips them.

Big Bear (aka: Michelle) knows, first hand, the power that books hold.

At Bear Hunt Books we are a diverse and inclusive family and bookshop, and we hope that the books available reflect the amazing diversity we celebrate in our world - neurodiversity, gender diversity, LGBT and cultural diversity.

Read Our Story

Ready to step into a different world?

Open the pages of a book and you could be whisked away to far away lands... foreign countries, times long ago, a world of dragons or fairies, space exploration... or maybe you'd like something a little closer to home. Whatever you fancy, we've got a fiction book waiting for you.

Shop By Genre

Looking for books by age group?

From babies to young adults and everybody in between... and older, too! Take a look at the collections below to begin your explorations

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Big Bear's Blog

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  • Books we recommend January 2024

    Books we recommend January 2024

    We’ve just received some incredible new books that are hitting the shelves this year, and I can't wait to share them with you. From heart-warming tales of truth-telling to thrilling...

    Books we recommend January 2024

    We’ve just received some incredible new books that are hitting the shelves this year, and I can't wait to share them with you. From heart-warming tales of truth-telling to thrilling...

  • children's books for christmas

    Children's books for Christmas 2023

    It is that time of year when our customers pop in and look online for gift ideas for Christmas. With this in mind here is a handy list of books...

    Children's books for Christmas 2023

    It is that time of year when our customers pop in and look online for gift ideas for Christmas. With this in mind here is a handy list of books...

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Toys & Games

We LOVE books (I'm sure you guessed that already)... and we know that children also learn through play, that's why we offer a selection of high-quality toys and games for various age ranges.

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Tour the Bear Hunt Books Shop

Did you know we're a real live independent book shop and we're waiting for you in Bebington on the Wirral Peninsula.

Join Michelle as they guide you around the shelves.

Take The Tour