The Bears' Christmas (the Berenstain Bears)

By Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain

Book Overview

Join Brother and Papa Bear on a silly and snowy Christmas adventure in this charming Berenstain Bears Beginner Book, perfect for early readers Back in print after 22 years with the original classic cover

Papa Bear wants to teach Brother Bear how to sled, skate, and ski, but he's a little out of practice, leading to some funny mishaps along the way. It's the best Christmas ever, filled with silly bellyflops, triumphant figure eights, and plenty of snowy fun

With vibrant illustrations and simple rhyming text, this book is perfect for little ones learning to read on their own. A whole new generation will be eager to read this classic family favorite that has been unavailable for decades.

Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children ages 3-7.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0593901983
• ISBN13: 9780593901984
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Hilarious Christmas Morning Story

This is definitely one for fathers to read to their children. Set in rhyming dialogue format, the pace is fast and witty. Meanwhile, the art quietly depicts what actually is happening.

Winter fun for brother and papa bear

"The Bear's Christmas" by Stan and Jan Berenstain is a fun book both you and your child will enjoy. This is one of the Berenstain books that rhymes -- I like those best. Brother bear gets a sled, skis, and ice skates for Christmas. Papa bear takes Brother bear out to show him how to use his new equipment. Papa bear tries to show Brother bear how he used to sled, skate, and ski when he was a cub. Things don't go as Papa bear plans ... My daughter and I really enjoy reading this story.

Laugh along with your kids

When brother bear gets a pair of skies, skates and a sled for Christmas Papa bear is sure that he will be bale to show his son how to use them. This book is full of laughs!

Our family calls this "the DAD book"

My two and a half year old son loves this book. It is all about the Berenstains bear dad giving and teaching his son to use skis, skates and a sled. Its a great father/son book. Its hilarious because the dad is so smug about teaching these things but everytime he tries to teach, he has a calamity. Basically its the Tim Taylor of Berenstain Bears books. Its also a great book for getting your child interested in winter outdoor activities.