Hi there! I’m Rhonda, and I’m Craig. We’re so happy you’re here for Story Time with us! Today, we have a special book to read called “Big Smelly Bear” by Jack and Trundle. Let’s dive into the story!
Once upon a time, there was a bear named Big Smelly Bear. He never took a bath, never brushed his fur, and never washed. Because of this, he had a big, smelly stink that followed him everywhere he went. The flies were his only company because they didn’t mind his smell.
One day, Big Smelly Bear woke up with a terrible itch on his back. He tried to scratch it with his paw, but he couldn’t reach. He rolled on the ground, but that didn’t help either. He even tried scratching his back with a tree branch, but it only made things worse!
As Big Smelly Bear struggled, a voice from above said, “I would scratch your back for you, but you are much too smelly.” It was Big Fluffy Bear sitting in a tree! She suggested that Big Smelly Bear take a bath to get rid of the itch and the smell.
At first, Big Smelly Bear didn’t want to take a bath. But after some convincing from Big Fluffy Bear, he finally agreed. He stomped down to the pond and took a bath. When he came out, he shook off the water, and Big Fluffy Bear sniffed him. “Now you smell all clean!” she said happily.
Big Smelly Bear felt much better, and his itch was gone. He thanked Big Fluffy Bear and even gave her back a little scratch. They became good friends and shared a big bear hug. Even though Big Smelly Bear said he wouldn’t take another bath, sometimes at night, he would sneak down to the pond for a secret bath.
And that’s the story of Big Smelly Bear! Remember, taking a bath can make you feel fresh and clean, just like Big Smelly Bear. We hope you enjoyed the story. See you next time for more fun adventures!
Bath Time Experiment: Let’s explore why taking a bath is important! Fill a small basin with water and add a few drops of soap. Find a toy or object that can get a little dirty, like a plastic animal or a small car. Sprinkle some dirt or washable paint on it. Now, wash the toy in the soapy water. Watch how the dirt comes off and the toy becomes clean again. Talk about how Big Smelly Bear felt after his bath and how the toy looks after its bath.
Scratch and Sniff Adventure: Create a “scratch and sniff” experience using different scents. Gather items like an orange peel, a mint leaf, or a cinnamon stick. Let the children scratch and sniff each item. Discuss how each scent makes them feel. Ask them to imagine how Big Smelly Bear might have felt smelling fresh after his bath. Encourage them to think about their favorite scents and why they like them.
Role Play: Bear Friends: Encourage the children to act out the story with a friend. One child can be Big Smelly Bear, and the other can be Big Fluffy Bear. Use props like a towel for the bath and a brush for scratching. Let them practice asking for help and offering help, just like the bears in the story. Discuss how helping each other can make us feel good and create friendships.
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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Hey, I’m Rhonda, and I’m Craig. Welcome to Story Time with Rhonda and Craig in Crypto B! Remember, if you like what you see, follow us on Instagram or visit our website. You can watch all of our readings there or send us a message.
I have a message! I want to give a big shoutout to Shelly Kim and Mrs. Mastery’s kindergarten classes in Oceanport, New Jersey, for sending us today’s book. Thanks so much for sending today’s book! We can’t wait to read it because today’s book is “Big Smelly Bear” by Jack and Trundle. Let’s get started!
“Big Smelly Bear” by Jack and Trundle. Big Smelly Bear never washed. Big Smelly Bear never brushed. Big Smelly Bear never took a bath. Big Smelly Bear was followed by a big smelly stink wherever he went. Flies buzzed all around him, but they were the only ones that ever came close.
When the animals in the forest got a whiff of Big Smelly Bear, they ran away as quickly as they could. None of this seemed to bother Big Smelly Bear, but sometimes he did think that it would be nice to have a friend.
Then one morning, everything changed. Big Smelly Bear woke up with the most terrible itch. He tried to scratch his back with his paw, but he couldn’t reach. He tried rolling on the ground in the dirt, but that didn’t stop the itching either. Big Smelly Bear was itchier and dustier than ever.
Oh gross! Yuck! Disgusting! You smell! He tried scratching his back with a tree branch, but that made the itch even worse. He tried rubbing his back against the trunk of an old tree, but that didn’t help at all.
“I would scratch your back for you,” said a voice from above, “but you are much too smelly.” Big Smelly Bear looked up and saw a big fluffy bear sitting in some branches. Big Fluffy Bear smiled at Big Smelly Bear. “Why don’t you take a bath?” asked Big Fluffy Bear. “Then you can itch or smell.”
“Because I don’t need a bath,” replied Big Smelly Bear.
“Oh gross! Yuck! Disgusting! You smell! Take a bath!” said Big Fluffy Bear.
“Yes, you do,” said Big Fluffy Bear.
“No, I don’t,” said Big Smelly Bear.
“Yes, you do!” cried Big Fluffy Bear.
“No, I do not!” shouted Big Smelly Bear.
“Yes, you do!” shouted Big Fluffy Bear.
“Because you stink!” Both big bears sat quietly for a minute. Then Big Smelly Bear sighed a big sigh. “Oh, all right,” he said, and he stomped off grumpily down the hill to the pond.
When Big Smelly Bear got out of the pond, he shook the water from his big body. Big Fluffy Bear jumped down from the tree and sniffed. “There! That’s much better! Now you smell all clean!” And she scratched his back for him.
“Yes, good! The itch is gone,” Big Smelly Bear sighed. “Thank you,” he said. Then he gave Big Fluffy Bear’s back a little scratch.
“I’m not going to take any more baths,” said Big Smelly Bear. Big Fluffy Bear smiled, and the two big bears had a little bear hug. Big Smelly Bear liked Big Fluffy Bear very much, even though he said he would never bathe again.
Sometimes late at night, he would wander down to the big pond, and can you guess what he was doing? Looking at the moonlight, enjoying that ball, playing with a little rubber duckie, watching that frog leap, taking a bath. Ain’t nobody clean that bad; he’s just so fresh and so clean!
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This version removes any inappropriate language and maintains the essence of the original story.
