The Burpee Bears - Joe Wicks

The Burpee Bears (2021) is Joe Wicks’ debut children’s picture book, created with illustrator Paul Howard. Known as “The Body Coach,” Wicks brings his passion for fitness and family fun into a warm, playful story designed to get kids moving.

🐻 Story Overview

• Characters: A family of bears who love to stay active together.

• Plot: The Burpee Bears wake up, stretch, and head off on adventures that mix everyday routines with fun exercises.

• Style: Told in rhyming verse, with bright, energetic illustrations that encourage children to join in.

• Interactive element: Includes simple fitness moves woven into the story, making it part picture book, part activity guide.

📚 Book Details

• Publication date: 30 September 2021

• Publisher: HarperCollins Children’s Books

• Format: Hardback, 32 pages

• Age range: Perfect for ages 3–7

• Series: Followed by sequels such as The Burpee Bears: Bedtime for the Burpee Bears and The Burpee Bears: A Christmas Adventure.

🌟 Why Families Love It

• Healthy habits: Encourages children to see exercise as fun and part of daily life.

• Read-aloud appeal: Rhyming text makes it lively for parents and teachers to share.

• Illustrations: Paul Howard’s artwork is colourful, friendly, and full of movement.

• Educational angle: Promotes wellbeing, teamwork, and positivity.