Hello, friends! Today, we’re going to enjoy a fun story together. It’s called “Bear’s First Christmas” by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman. Are you ready? Let’s begin!
It’s the day before Christmas, and Bear is sleeping on his cozy floor. He snores loudly because he’s very tired. But his friend Mouse has a surprise! Mouse shouts, “Wake up, Bear! We don’t want you to miss Christmas this year!”
Bear wakes up and sees all his friends in his house. He’s surprised and asks, “What are you all doing here?” Mouse says, “Don’t worry, Bear. We have lots of fun things to do today!”
Bear stretches and yawns, but he’s excited to join his friends. They decide to go to Pine Grove Glen to find a Christmas tree. Bear carries the tree on his big back, and they all walk through the snowy woods together.
Back at Bear’s cave, Gopher makes mint tea, and Mole pops popcorn to hang on the tree. Raven and Wren bake a yummy fruitcake. Everyone is busy, and they try to keep Bear awake. But Bear is getting sleepy!
They hang stockings by the fire and sing Christmas songs. Bear giggles and grins as he wraps presents and bakes treats while his friends nap. He works all night to make Christmas surprises for everyone.
When the sun rises, Bear’s friends wake up to see lots of presents and goodies! Bear says, “I stayed up just to share with you all!” Everyone is so happy and excited.
Wren finds the stockings and chirps, “Santa was here too!” After opening all the gifts, Badger gives Bear a special quilt just his size. Bear snuggles up with the quilt and whispers, “Good night.”
Bear falls asleep, and his friends quietly clean up. They whisper, “Sweet dreams, Merry Christmas, dear Bear.” And that’s the end of our story!
Wasn’t that a fun story? I hope you enjoyed it. Merry Christmas and sweet dreams to you too!
Christmas Tree Adventure: Just like Bear and his friends went to find a Christmas tree, let’s go on a little adventure! Take a walk in your garden or a nearby park with an adult. Look for different types of trees and leaves. Can you find a tree that you think would make a good Christmas tree? Draw a picture of your favorite tree and decorate it with colorful ornaments using crayons or stickers.
Friendship Circle: Bear’s friends helped him stay awake and prepare for Christmas. Think about your friends and family. What are some nice things you can do for them? Draw a picture of you and your friends doing something fun together, like playing a game or sharing a snack. Share your drawing with your friends and talk about how you can help each other, just like Bear’s friends did.
Sleepy Bear’s Bedtime: Bear was very sleepy but stayed up to make Christmas special for his friends. Let’s think about bedtime routines. What do you do before going to sleep? Do you have a favorite blanket or toy like Bear’s quilt? Share your bedtime routine with the class and listen to theirs. Then, create a cozy corner in the classroom with pillows and blankets where you can read or rest, just like Bear in his cave.
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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Hello, I’m Craig Tobey, and welcome to Story Time with Rylan! Remember, if you like what you see, follow us on Instagram or visit our website. You can watch all of our content there or send us a message.
I have a message: Around 9:30 at night these days, I get so tired and I’m ready to go to bed. I don’t know what’s going on, but I am very tired. Can I take a nap?
Today’s book is “Bear’s First Christmas” by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman.
Let’s get started!
The day before Christmas, snuggled on his floor, Bear sleeps soundly with a great big snore. “Dear Bear, get up!” Mouse shouts in his ear. “We won’t let you sleep through Christmas this year!” His friends all gather in his lair, and Bear wakes up. “What are you all doing in my house? How did you get in here?”
“Guys, it’s our friends here! Just show up at my house and then wake me up. Okay, give me a quick text before you come. I don’t like being startled!”
Bear stands with a stretch and a great big sigh. “I hope I can make it. I do want to try.”
“Don’t worry,” squeaks Mouse. “It’s all right. We’ll keep you busy all day and all night.”
He tries to lie down, but his friends all frown, so Bear stays up. “Badger, it’s time to follow me to Pine Grove Glen. There’s a fine Christmas tree!”
So they stomp through the woods and trot down the track, hoisting the tree onto Bear’s big back.
“Oh, on my back? You woke us up and now you want us to do work for you? Let’s go get a fun Christmas tree!”
Bear plods slowly as they trudged through the snow, but he stays up. Back at the cave, Gopher brews mint tea, and Mole pops corn to string upon the tree. Raven and Wren make a fresh fruitcake. The friends do their best to keep Bear awake, but his shoulders start to stoop, and his eyelids droop. Still, Bear stays up.
They hang up their stockings by warm firelight and hum Christmas songs. They cuddle and sing as they wait for the sun, but soon all the voices fade to just one. A bright star glows while his good friends doze, but Bear stays up.
Bear giggles and grins. He works and wraps, bustling and baking while everyone naps. He piles up presents under the tree, but who’s at the doorway? Bear doesn’t see. He toils all night until the sun rises, making his friends their Christmas surprises. Just before dawn, he lets out a yawn, but he still stays up.
When Christmas arrives, so lovely and white, Bear’s friends awake to a glorious sight. Presents and goodies are piled up tall. “I stayed up,” says Bear, “just to share with you all!” As his friends shout with glee, Bear lies by the tree, but he still stays up.
Wren flies to the stockings and tweets out a cheer. “Besides our Bear’s presents, Santa was here!” When all gifts are opened, there’s one last surprise. Badger shows Bear a quilt just his size. Bear snuggles up tight and mutters, “Good night.” Then Bear falls asleep.
His friends tidy up and slip from the lair. They whisper, “Sweet dreams, Merry Christmas, dear Bear.”
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This version removes any informal language, distractions, or unnecessary comments while maintaining the essence of the story.
