Gale the Library Bear
Help your child talk about fear and build courage.
Gale the Library Bear helps families start meaningful conversations about fear, bravery, and growing confidence during shared reading.
Instant download. Coloring page with guided questions.
Meet Gale the Library Bear
The Bear Who Feared Running
Gale lives among humans and loves spending time at the library. When a group of kids invites him to run one afternoon, something inside him hesitates. Gale has carried a fear of running for a long time — but he’s never quite understood why.
Inside the library, a story about running pulls him in, and Gale suddenly finds himself at the starting line of a race. With each new step, he learns what bravery can look and feel like, giving children a gentle way to explore their own emotions and fears.
This heartfelt picture book is perfect for bedtime reading, classrooms, and any moment when children need encouragement to try something challenging.
Meet Gale the Library Bear
Gale is known as the Library Bear for his love of reading.
The library is his favorite place in the world — a place where stories spark his curiosity, help him understand his feelings, and open doors to adventures he never expected.
Gale is thoughtful, gentle, and endlessly curious. When he has a question, feels unsure, or wants to understand something new, he turns to books. And whenever he reads at the library, he enters the world of the story, where each adventure helps him learn and grow.
Watch Gale’s Adventure Come to Life
Step inside the library with Gale and see what happens when a story becomes an adventure.
Where to Buy Gale the Library Bear
Available through trusted retailers and independent bookstores.
Available in hardcover and paperback.
Continue the Conversation with Gale
Get reading resources and updates to support meaningful conversations about fear bravery, and growing confidence through shared reading.
Why We Wrote This Book
Gale the Library Bear was created from a shared love of stories, curiosity, and movement. As a father and daughter, writing this book together gave us the opportunity to create something meaningful that could be experienced across generations.
We wanted to write a story that acknowledges fear without letting it define a child. Gale’s journey is about learning to move forward, even when something feels hard, unfamiliar, or confusing. Our hope is that families, educators, and caregivers can use Gale’s story as a gentle starting point for conversations about courage, confidence, and growth.