EXPLORE THE WILDERNESS
Children's Books Inspired by Real Bears of Alaska and the Canadian Rockies
Welcome to Katmai Stories, where children discover the true stories of famous bears from Alaska, Banff and Jasper National Parks. Our nature inspired books blend adventure, wildlife education and conservation, introducing young readers to remarkable bears such as Grazer of Katmai, Boss Bear 122 of Banff and other beloved wildlife icons. Alongside our books, we offer free printables, lesson plans and educational resources for classrooms, homeschool families, ESL learners and French students.
Why Families and Teachers Love Katmai Stories
Katmai Stories combines engaging storytelling with real wildlife facts to help children build a deeper connection with nature. Whether you are a parent, teacher, librarian or homeschool educator, you'll find books, printable activities and lesson plans that support reading, science, geography, conservation and social-emotional learning.
🐻 Real Bear Stories
📚 Educational Resources
🌎 National Parks & Wildlife
🖨️ Free Printables & Lesson Plans
Meet the Famous Bears Behind the Stories
Meet the real bears behind Katmai Stories. From Grazer (128), Katmai's iconic Fat Bear Week champion, and Jolly (335), a curious Alaskan bear cub, to Banff's legendary Boss Bear 122 and Jasper's Bear 222, these inspiring stories help children connect with wildlife, nature and conservation through unforgettable adventures.
