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Bear Stays Up for Christmas (The Bear Books) Hardcover – Picture Book, October 7, 2008

by Karma Wilson (Author), Jane Chapman (Illustrator)

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Celebrate the holidays with Bear and his friends in this sweet picture book from bestselling author Karma Wilson!

Bear’s friends are determined to keep Bear awake for Christmas! So they wake Bear up and have him help them find a Christmas tree, bake cakes, hang up stockings, and sing Christmas songs. Bear stays up—by discovering that giving is one of the best Christmas presents of all!

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School Library Journal, starred review Kids will ask for this book again and again.

About the Author

Karma Wilson is the bestselling author of several picture books, including the Bear Books series, Where Is Home, Little Pip?, and A Dog Named Doug. Karma lives in Montana.

Jane Chapman is the illustrator of over one hundred books for children, including Dilly Duckling by Claire Freedman and I Love My Mama by Peter Kavanagh, as well as Karma Wilson’s Bear Books series and Mortimer’s Christmas Manger. She lives with her family in Dorset, England. Visit Jane at ChapmanandWarnes.com.

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Publisher : Margaret K. McElderry Books; 53016th edition (October 7, 2008)
Language : English
Hardcover : 40 pages
ISBN-10 : 1416958967
ISBN-13 : 978-1416958963
Reading age : 2 - 8 years
Lexile measure : AD520L
Grade level : Preschool - 3
Item Weight : 9 ounces
Dimensions : 8 x 0.4 x 7.25 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #15,591 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #56 in Children's Christmas Books (Books)
- #122 in Children's Bear Books (Books)
- #539 in Children's Friendship Books

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Heather Lambert

I highly recommend!

Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2019

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I love this book and so does my 18 month old. I purchased as a Christmas gift and read it to my son on Christmas Eve. It was the perfect book! It’s a great small size for little hands and the pictures are adorable! I love the little story it tells. My son loved all the different animals. A great story to read year round with your little or as a gift for someone special.

19 people found this helpful

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SMALL BOOK

Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2017

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Great storyline - we love the Bear Books Series! However, missed the part that this is a small book (8"x7"). Ordered another Bear book at the same time and they're usually 11"x10." This is the second time this has happened with a kids' book, so be sure to check book size if it matters to you. I'm ordering for a library, so would have been nice if all the books in a series were the same size!

31 people found this helpful

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Ann Gillaspie

Beautiful Illustrations and a Tale of Friendship

Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2016

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I absolutely love the illustrations in this book. Poor bear has such difficulty staying awake for Christmas so his friends keep him busy with lots of chores to prepare for that special day. But wait and see who actually makes it through the night to give his friends the best Christmas. This tale of friendship will warm your heart. There are so many great discussion starters in this story as well. What is important in maintaining a friendship? Why is bear having trouble staying awake? Why do you think his friends gave him a quilt for Christmas? What traditions do you celebrate at Christmas? I have read this book for many years to my preschoolers and it will be a must read to my someday grandchildren!

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Kristen

Wonderful book for Christmas!

Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2013

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This book tells the story of Bear, who is hoping to FINALLY succeed at waking up from hibernation and staying up for Christmas. It features the same characters as the other Bear books, including Mouse, Raven, and Badger. This is, in my opinion, one of the very best books from th Bear series. The story is a great example of the giving and caring spirit of Christmas. The animals exchange thoughtful, handmade gifts and have a wonderful time enjoying one another's company. They support and embrace Bear for who he is, and he reciprocates. The text is enjoyable to read and has a natural rhythm that will please children. The charming illustrations feature lots of fun details -- you'll notice something new each time you read this book! This is a secular book -- it features a Christmas tree, gifts, and Santa Claus, but no mention of the religious meaning of Christmas.

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Amanda Simpson

Not our favorite Bear book

Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2017

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Not our favorite Bear book, but cute. Same kind of writing and illustrations as always, which we do like. I could have done without the visit from Santa parts, but the majority of the book is focused on spending time together and making special gifts. It's nice to pull out in anticipation of the holiday.

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Sherry C.

Our favorite

Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2019

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My little girl and I absolutely adore Bear and his friends. We have read every Bear book and this one didn't disappoint. I personally love the ebb and flow of the story. I love reading these books out loud. For this book in particular I love that Bears friends want to share Christmas with him and how they all work together to keep him awake. I love the idea of Bear and his friends making the presents. This book feels like how Christmas is supposed to be.

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TBS

It's a mug of cocoa covered in whipped cream in front of a fire... in book form. Really wonderful artwork and story!!

Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2014

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Wonderful story, beautiful artwork, love the prose. Wonderful story about woodland friends helping their buddy stay up (for once) so he doesn't miss Christmas. They all contribute in their own way to make it special. Very sweet, lovely and memorable book. We read it every Christmas and all throughout the year, one of our favorites. Have given this as a gift to many and all love it. I would opt for the LARGE book, as the details in the pictures are so neat for the kiddos to notice. Two thumbs up. It's a mug of cocoa covered in whipped cream in front of a fire... in book form. :) Enjoy!

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J. Martin

Great Christmas Story

Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2017

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Great illustrations, very cute story, and great rhyme scheme. I hate when rhyming books don't have a good rhythm, but this one definitely does. :) I bought one for our son and one for our niece and plan on making this a Christmas tradition like "The Night Before Christmas." It also prompted me to buy two of the other Bear books!

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Would recommend.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 6, 2020

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Attractive board book with a charming story and good illustrations. My granddaughter enjoyed it and therefore it is good value for money.

A. Seymour

A Christmas classic in the making

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 18, 2017

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Lovely winter's tale with familiar characters. Great for reading with / to your children, simply beautiful story that will become a classic over time. Highly recommend...our little boy is 7 now and loves the story and enjoys reading and listening to the story. Highly recommend.

S. Brown

Enjoyable.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 23, 2021

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Enjoyed by a toddler before Christmas instead of the heavily Santa and presents theme.

Alybee25

Great story for Christmas

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 20, 2020

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Great story for Christmas. My girls really enjoy this one.

Natasha

Excellent product

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 11, 2016

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Very cute book!
Brought for my daughters Christmas eve box and it fits lovely in there. The sizing is as stated in the diagram as a small hand book therfore you don't get disappointed with the sizing when it arrives. Also love the fact it's made of a harder material therfore can't be wripped and ruined as easily by my toddler!

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