Thematic books to read about bears:
The Bear and the Piano by David Litchfield
Mother Bruce by Ryan T. Higgins
Brown Bear by Bill Martin Jr.
Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson
Maybe a Bear Ate it! by Robie Harris
Bear Stays up for Christmas by Karma Wilson
Resources:
Teaching Ideas for Brown Bear from Scholastic
Brown Bear Handprint Keepsake Book from Happy Home Fairy
Bring stuffed Teddy Bears for Realia