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New York Times best-selling author Karma Wilson's Bear books enchant listeners with their loveable characters and timeless lessons. Christmas is coming! But Bear is sleeping, and his friends don't want him to snooze through the whole holiday season. So they wake him up and give him lots to do. Bear wraps presents, bakes treats, and decorates as much as he can. And the fun is just starting, because a special visitor just might make this the best Christmas yet.
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"Just like Bear Snores On and Bear Wants More before, this fun Christmas story features our good friend Bear and his animal friends. Another fun-filled adventure that our family loves to read! (I had to put it away with the Christmas decorations so it didn't get picked repeatedly throughout the year)"
— Pam (5 out of 5 stars)
Bear Stays Up for Christmas Listener Reviews
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" We (me and an almost-four-year old) love all the bear books. Very sweet. "
— Katy, 2/17/2014 -
" One of our Christmas favorites to read at Christmas and about the gift of love and friendship. "
— Kelly, 2/16/2014 -
" A nicely illustrated children's book with easy rhyming prose. Great bed time read, especially if you read 8 a night. "
— Dawn, 2/8/2014 -
" I love Bear and all his friends!!! I've read these books hundreds of times and always try to incorporate them into story time at the book store where I work. "
— Cindy, 2/7/2014 -
" I know these books have been around for a while, but we just discovered them and love them. Luke likes repeating "Bear stays up" and I love the illustrations and flow of the text. "
— Kristi, 1/31/2014 -
" Cute story about a big bear who should be hibernating but wants to stay up with his friends at Christmas. "
— Louise, 1/26/2014 -
" This book is very cute. It is a good rhyming book. For expression, the author not only used exclamation mark but capitolized the words. The author not only does that for it's craft of writing, but she also uses repitition. "
— Megan, 1/23/2014 -
" Even as an adult I LOVE these books! "
— Beth, 1/19/2014 -
" It is always nice to see a book about caring and sharing. "
— Jocelin, 1/17/2014 -
" A lovely story) "
— Maria, 1/14/2014 -
" Use as part of hibernation unit prior to Christmas "
— Debby, 1/3/2014 -
" 12/1/12 - when we found this book I was so excited! I didn't know other Bear stories existed! When I saw it, I had to get it. Reading it at home was great - it may be even cuter than Bear Snores On (our original Bear story). "
— Ryan, 12/26/2013 -
" Bears friends keep him awake so he can enjoy Christmas and when his friends fall asleep he continues to stay awake so he can make Christmas special for his friends. But of course, he finally falls asleep wrapped in a present from his friends. "
— Michelle, 12/16/2013 -
" Once again, Bears friends step up and help Bear stay awake so he can enjoy his first Christmas. "
— Sarah, 12/9/2013 -
" For fans of "The Bear Snores On", this time bear stays up to prepare for Christmas Day while his friends sleep. Okay. "
— Kate, 12/5/2013 -
" Perfect for kiddos! "
— Annie, 12/1/2013 -
" Such a sweet concept. I love the cozy Christmas books like this one. Makes you want to sit by a fireplace with a scarf, book, and beanie hat. "
— Kelli, 7/25/2013 -
" This poetic narrative of a bear staing up for Christmas is simple and fun. The whole series is that way, not heavy on facts of nature, but still pretty well written. "
— Matthew, 6/7/2013 -
" Visually beautiful, rhythmic prose- you can read it every night. "
— EA, 4/29/2013 -
" Our girls really like this one. Once again, Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman have come through with a fun story about Bear and his friends. With a rhyming narrative, this story with a Christmas theme is fun to read aloud. And the pictures are charming - we love Bear's expressions. "
— Dolly, 4/24/2013 -
" Great illustrations, and plot to get young kids into the Christmas spirit. "
— Taylor, 4/22/2013 -
" I love Bear!!! "
— Sandybear76, 12/26/2012 -
" I would like to give this book 4 and half stars. I'm not a huge fan of books that rhyme. This is the 1st book that I enjoyed . The illustration are wonderful. "
— Amber, 11/15/2012 -
" Bears friends want him to stay awake for Christmas. He stays up all night wrapping presents and making goodies even after his friends fall asleep. This is a great book. You could read this to a class for Christmas or to talk about bears hibernating. "
— Kelci, 11/6/2012 -
" The pictures in the Bear books are adorable. In this book Bear's friends wake him up for Christmas. "
— Inspired, 10/6/2012 -
" my son loves this and all the other "bear" books. We read them every night before bead. "
— Tracy, 8/20/2012 -
" Sometimes I feel a lot like the bear-- working do hard to make things festive, even when I'm very sleepy. "
— Mrs., 5/29/2012 -
" Awwwww, I love the Bear books, and I REALLY love this one. And I am SO excited for Christmas this year, I feel like a kid. Can't wait! "
— Marisa, 4/3/2012 -
" Bear always sleeps through Christms, but this year his good friends among the forrest animals help him stay awake. Beautiful illustrations and simple text emphasizing friendship and joy make this a great read-aloud for ages 2-5. "
— Hannah, 3/10/2012 -
" Cute story - but didn't really capture Madelyn this year (Olivia and Dora Christmas books were her favorite). "
— Olson, 3/1/2012 -
" The book is okay, and I'm in second grade.It's fun to read once and a while. "
— Jayden, 10/15/2011 -
" Such a sweet concept. I love the cozy Christmas books like this one. Makes you want to sit by a fireplace with a scarf, book, and beanie hat. "
— Kelli, 5/19/2011 -
" A fun christmas book where the animal friends try to help Bear stay awake for Christmas. Again, love the prose and the pictures. "
— Sadie, 4/26/2011 -
" A great story about giving and friendship. "
— Janderson, 4/8/2011 -
" It is always nice to see a book about caring and sharing. "
— Jocelin, 12/4/2010 -
" Just a great little book. The artistry is delightful and the best little story about a bear trying to stay awake for Christmas day. "
— Kathryn, 11/9/2010 -
" Typical Bear. . . story. I don't really appreciate the redundant rhyming style of this author. "
— Teri, 10/10/2010 -
" Excellent Christmas story for kids, I read it every year! "
— Anna, 6/20/2010 -
" Once again, Bears friends step up and help Bear stay awake so he can enjoy his first Christmas. "
— Sarah, 5/2/2010 -
" Bears friends keep him awake so he can enjoy Christmas and when his friends fall asleep he continues to stay awake so he can make Christmas special for his friends. But of course, he finally falls asleep wrapped in a present from his friends. "
— Michelle, 4/30/2010 -
" Bear, with the help of his friends, tries to stay up for Christmas. Best part: the illustrations. Ages 2-8. "
— Debbie, 12/29/2009 -
" I love everything Karma Wilson does. Another great one for the Christmas holidays. "
— Sarah, 12/18/2009 -
" I know these books have been around for a while, but we just discovered them and love them. Luke likes repeating "Bear stays up" and I love the illustrations and flow of the text. "
— Kristi, 12/18/2009 -
" We love these! Every kids book should have such a catchy rhyme pattern. <br/> <br/>1/11/10: And today we just read the new one: Bear Feels Scared. Also great! (Others in the series: Bear Snores On, Bear's New Friend, Bear Feels Sick...) "
— Heidi, 12/9/2009 -
" my son loves this and all the other "bear" books. We read them every night before bead. "
— Tracy, 10/1/2009 -
" One of our Christmas favorites to read at Christmas and about the gift of love and friendship. "
— Kelly, 8/30/2009 -
" This book is great to teach about Christmas and hibernation of animals. "
— Elizabeth, 6/15/2009 -
" A Christmas tradition at our house. "
— Chris, 5/29/2009
About Karma Wilson
Karma Wilson’s books include the international bestseller Bear Snores On, Bear Wants More, Bear Stays Up for Christmas, and Mortimer’s Christmas Manger. She is an amateur photographer and enjoys spending time outdoors with her family where they live in Fortine, Montana.
About John McDonough
John McDonough, one of AudioFile magazine’s Golden Voices, has narrated dozens of audiobooks, and won eleven Earphones Awards. He is known for his narrations of children’s books, including Robert McCloskey’s Centerburg Tales and Albert Marrin’s Commander-in-Chief Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. Outside of his audiobook work, he has starred in a revival of Captain Kangaroo on the Fox Network.