A Christmas for Bear

Written by Bonny Becker · Illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton

A bear and a mouse celebrate Christmas together, but the mouse is disappointed that there are no presents, until he discovers a special gift from the bear.

3.9 Goodreads · 582 ratings

46 pages· 705 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· AD560L

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Bookroo's summary

On a frosty night, Bear's quiet life is disrupted by Mouse's festive cheer. Mouse arrives for a Christmas party, but Bear's idea of celebration involves French pickles and poetry. As Bear fetches treats, Mouse mysteriously vanishes, only to reappear with guilty eyes. Will Bear's minimalist approach include a gift? Join this unlikely duo in a tale of holiday surprises and true friendship, where anticipation meets humor and warmth.

From the publisher

Bear’s minimalist holiday celebration has an eager Mouse feeling a bit anxious in this humorous and heartwarming story about the unlikely, lovable pair.

One frosty night, Bear hears a tap, tap, tapping on his front door. “Merry Christmas!” cries Mouse. Mouse is there for a Christmas party, and Bear has never had one before, but he’s certain that pickles (preferably from France) must be an essential component, along with the reading of a long and difficult poem. The problem is, whenever Bear comes back from the kitchen with more treats, Mouse has vanished — only to be found, small and gray and guilty-eyed, scurrying under the bed or rifling through the closet. Will there be even a tiny present involved? “Hogwash!” scolds Bear. Get ready for holiday anticipation and the best kind of surprises as the curmudgeonly Bear and a hopeful Mouse return in a warm, funny tale full of holiday cheer and true friendship.

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