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Book Review The Berenstain Bears Night Before Christmas A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids

by Mike Berenstain

Book Details

Publisher:HarperFestival
Published:2013-09-24
Pages:24
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0062075535

Reading Info

Age Range:3-7

About This Book

Ho, ho, ho! It’s Christmas Eve, and Mama wants to teach the Bears that there’s more to the holidays than just television specials. The Berenstain Bears’ Night Before Christmas, a heartwarming retelling of Clement Clark Moore’s classic Christmas tale, is an enchanting addition to this New York Times bestselling series. With its focus on family fun and wholesome lessons, the Berenstain Bears is the perfect series to retell a classic Christmas tale like The Night Before Christmas.

Our Review

This charming holiday picture book offers a fresh take on Clement Clark Moore's classic Christmas poem, featuring the beloved bear family preparing for Santa's arrival. The story captures the magical anticipation of Christmas Eve while gently reminding young readers that holiday joy comes from family togetherness rather than commercial distractions. Through rhythmic verse and warm illustrations, children experience the familiar excitement of stockings hung by the chimney and visions of sugarplums, all within the cozy world of Bear Country. This Christmas story adaptation maintains the nostalgic charm of the original while making it accessible for today's preschoolers.

What sets this holiday book apart is how seamlessly it weaves the Berenstain Bears' signature family values into the traditional narrative, creating a meaningful Christmas read-aloud experience. Parents will appreciate how the story balances festive excitement with gentle lessons about what truly matters during the holiday season. The combination of familiar characters and timeless poetry makes this particularly engaging for children already fond of the series, while the rhythmic text supports early literacy development. This heartwarming addition to any family's Christmas book collection will likely become a seasonal favorite that celebrates both tradition and togetherness.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction