Every book starts with a real trip. Here's the real Fred Bear plush visiting the Newport Tower, long before this scene ever became a page.
Fred's Christmas-tree costume made its debut on a real December night in the city, camera in paw.
Fred dropped by a real Santa mailbox — the kind of small, unplanned moment that ends up meaning the most.
Yes, that's the real Fred, in Santa's actual hands. Some research trips are better than others.
These photos feature the original Fred Bear design — artwork throughout our books and the site are currently being updated. Keep an eye out for Fred Bear's new look!
