The Berenstain Bears and the Joy of Giving

Written by Jan Berenstain and Mike Berenstain

Part of the The Berenstain Bears series

A family of bears celebrates Christmas and learns the true meaning of giving.

4.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,081 ratings

32 pages· 1,147 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· AD700L

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Bookroo's summary

Brother and Sister Bear eagerly anticipate Christmas presents, but during the Christmas Eve pageant, they experience a revelation. As they witness the first Christmas, they learn the profound joy of giving. This heartwarming tale invites young readers to explore generosity and gratitude, sparking conversations about sharing and kindness. Will the cubs embrace the spirit of giving beyond the holiday season? Join them on this journey to uncover the true meaning of Christmas.

From the publisher

In The Berenstain Bears and The Joy of Giving Brother and Sister Bear can’t wait for Christmas and all the presents they’ll open. But during the Christmas Eve pageant, something special happens! The Bear cubs learn a very valuable lesson about the joy of giving to others.

At a glance

Format: Paperback
Pages: 32
Words: 1,147
Reading age: 4–7
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD700L

Themes & topics

Books about holidays Books about generosity and giving Books about bears Books about Christmas Books about Christmas and advent

What readers & critics say

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4.9

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4.3

“Berenstein Bears is a classic, and this one is cute, with a great Christmas message. This did start to feel a tad long to me.”

Marmee

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5.5

“If you love the Berenstain Bears, you'll love this Christmas edition! This book teaches the true meaning of Christmas and that giving is better than receiving, all while getting ready for Christmas and the nativity with the Berenstain family.”

B is for Bookworm

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