Bear Stays Up for Christmas Audiobook, by Karma Wilson Play Audiobook Sample

Bear Stays Up for Christmas Audiobook

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Read By: John McDonough Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc. Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 0 hours and 07 min. at 1.5x Speed 0 hours and 07 min. at 2.0x Speed Series: The Bear Series Release Date: July 2018 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781436109338

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

2

Longest Chapter Length:

05:40 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

01:34 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

03:37 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

15

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Publisher Description

New York Times bestselling 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

Overall Performance: 4.10416666666667 out of 54.10416666666667 out of 54.10416666666667 out of 54.10416666666667 out of 54.10416666666667 out of 5 (4.10)
5 Stars: 18
4 Stars: 19
3 Stars: 10
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " We (me and an almost-four-year old) love all the bear books. Very sweet. "

    — Katy, 2/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of our Christmas favorites to read at Christmas and about the gift of love and friendship. "

    — Kelly, 2/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Cute story about a big bear who should be hibernating but wants to stay up with his friends at Christmas. "

    — Louise, 1/26/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Even as an adult I LOVE these books! "

    — Beth, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It is always nice to see a book about caring and sharing. "

    — Jocelin, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A lovely story) "

    — Maria, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Use as part of hibernation unit prior to Christmas "

    — Debby, 1/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Once again, Bears friends step up and help Bear stay awake so he can enjoy his first Christmas. "

    — Sarah, 12/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Perfect for kiddos! "

    — Annie, 12/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Visually beautiful, rhythmic prose- you can read it every night. "

    — EA, 4/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Great illustrations, and plot to get young kids into the Christmas spirit. "

    — Taylor, 4/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I love Bear!!! "

    — Sandybear76, 12/26/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The pictures in the Bear books are adorable. In this book Bear's friends wake him up for Christmas. "

    — Inspired, 10/6/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " my son loves this and all the other "bear" books. We read them every night before bead. "

    — Tracy, 8/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Cute story - but didn't really capture Madelyn this year (Olivia and Dora Christmas books were her favorite). "

    — Olson, 3/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " The book is okay, and I'm in second grade.It's fun to read once and a while. "

    — Jayden, 10/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A great story about giving and friendship. "

    — Janderson, 4/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It is always nice to see a book about caring and sharing. "

    — Jocelin, 12/4/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Typical Bear. . . story. I don't really appreciate the redundant rhyming style of this author. "

    — Teri, 10/10/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Excellent Christmas story for kids, I read it every year! "

    — Anna, 6/20/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Once again, Bears friends step up and help Bear stay awake so he can enjoy his first Christmas. "

    — Sarah, 5/2/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Bear, with the help of his friends, tries to stay up for Christmas. Best part: the illustrations. Ages 2-8. "

    — Debbie, 12/29/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love everything Karma Wilson does. Another great one for the Christmas holidays. "

    — Sarah, 12/18/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " We love these! Every kids book should have such a catchy rhyme pattern. 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
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " my son loves this and all the other "bear" books. We read them every night before bead. "

    — Tracy, 10/1/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of our Christmas favorites to read at Christmas and about the gift of love and friendship. "

    — Kelly, 8/30/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book is great to teach about Christmas and hibernation of animals. "

    — Elizabeth, 6/15/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " 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.