The Three Bears’ Christmas

By Kathy Duval
Illustrated by Paul Meisel
Ages 4-8, Holiday House, 32 pages.
ISBN: 978-0-8234-1871-8

A Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year

Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear are having a curious Christmas. Someone has eaten their gingerbread cookies. Someone has sat in their chairs and slept in their beds too! Whoever it was left clothing all over the house: a woolly mitten, black boots, and a red coat. Who could it be?

Reviews

Booklist: *Starred Review

“The old favorite gets wrapped in a Christmas bow…Magical.”

Kirkus:

“Teachers will want to add this holiday version of ‘The Three Bears’ to their repertoire of ‘just-right’ tales for holiday story times.”

Horn Book Magazine:

“In this takeoff on the familiar tale, Santa (in a clever bit of casting) plays Goldilocks. Bright acrylic paintings featuring a cozy cottage and flannel-garbed bears provide an atmosphere of comfort and warmth.”

School Library Journal:

“Children who already know the familiar nursery tale about the three bears will enjoy this holiday spin-off…Charming.”

The New York Times Children’s Bookshelf:

“When Papa, Mama and Baby Bear take a Christmas Eve walk…a visitor slips in and makes himself at home.”

Fun!

Click here for Bear Crafts, Bear Songs, Bear Puzzles, and Recipes.

For more information about how The Three Bears’ Christmas was written click here.