Capture the holiday spirit with these wonderfully illustrated, nostalgic tales that the whole family will love reading! Make them a part of your family tradition this holiday season -- and for many holidays to come!
In the dark of winter, deep in the woods, a lone bear is awakened from his winter sleep by a soft and mysterious sound. Under the stars the bear finds his way step by step through the snowy forest, making friends along his route. Then the bear discovers a place in the woods that glows magically with something he and his friends could never have imagined -- their first Christmas. Robert Kinerk's inspired story and Jim LaMarche's glimmering illustrations combine in a picture book that captures the joy and spirit of Christmas. Come along with bear and his friends and see the magical light of Bear's First Christmas.
When Little Bear wakes up after sleeping through winter, he listens while all of his friends tell stories about Christmas. Little Bear doesn’t know what Christmas is all about, but learns about trees being decorated with popcorn and lights, and how Santa Claus delivers presents for all of the animals in the forest. Little Bear’s mommy explains that Christmas comes in the wintertime when they are asleep, so they aren’t able to celebrate this special holiday. This news makes Little Bear very sad. Find out what happens the following year when Little Bear’s friends decide to wake him up for Christmas.
Determined to find out what Santa Claus looks like, a little bear sleeps as much as he can before winter hibernation, wakes himself up with his mother's alarm clock, and sets out into the snowy countryside.
After taking a walk on Christmas Eve while their freshly baked gingerbread cools, Papa, Mama, and Baby Bear arrive home to encounter another "trespasser," who does not have golden hair but wears a red suit and leaves presents.
A black bear cub decides to spend the winter with his friends Moose, Owl, and Hare rather than hibernating, but soon his watchful father must rescue him. Includes facts about black bears.
Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Sister and Brother are ready for Christmas and have made their lists for Santa Bear. But it’s up to Mama and Papa to show them that the true meaning of the holiday is about giving – not receiving. This beloved story is a perfect way to celebrate Christmas, all the while teaching your children about the true meaning of the season. Includes over 50 bonus stickers!
It's Christmas Eve and Little Bear can't wait for Santa to deliver his presents. But Little Bear doesn't want to go to sleep. He wants to see Santa. Suddenly he hears something. Is someone downstairs!
It's nearly Christmas, and Old Bear and the toys are putting the finishing touches on the tree. But something's missing: the silver star that goes on top. When Little Bear climbs into the attic to find it, an open window and a gust of wind send him on a wintry adventure . . . and he drops the star. It looks as if they won't have the most important decoration after all--until someone special saves the day.