Characters
Who is the main character?
Bear
Where does the story take place?
Bear's cave
What was Bear's problem?
He was too sleepy to stay awake for Christmas.
How did Bear's friends help him with his problem?
Bear's friends helped him stay awake
How does the story start?
It's the day before Christmas and Bear is sleeping on the floor of his cave. Snoring!
Name 3 characters other than Bear
Mouse, Badger, Gopher, Mole, Raven, Wren, Santa
What season does the story take place?
Winter
Why is Bear so sleepy?
Because Bears hibernate in the Winter
What gift does Badger give to help him sleep through the Winter?
What present did Bear get from his friends?
A quilt
Who was at the cave's doorway that Bear doesn't see?
Santa!
Where does Gopher brew mint tea for Bear?
In Bear's cave or lair
Why won't Bear's friends let him lay down?
Bear will fall asleep if he lays down.
Bear falls asleep Christmas morning. What do his friends do to help him sleep through the Winter?
They give him a quilt, cleanup, and leave him alone
Who is the author of Bear Stays Up for Christmas?
Karma Wilson
A rabbit
What was the bright light that glowed while Bear's friends dozed?
The star
When the story begins, the day before Christmas, what is Bear doing?
Bear is asleep the day before Christmas. What does Mouse do to wake Bear up so he doesn't miss Christmas?
He shouts, "Dear Bear, GET UP" in his ear.
Who is Mrs. Jones's favorite illustrator? (Hint: they illustrated Bear Stays Up For Christmas)
Jane Chapman
Who leads Bear to Pine Grove Glen for a Christmas tree?
Badger
Describe Bear's cave on Christmas morning when all of his friends are awake?
Christmas tree, presents, baked goodies, cozy fire
After Raven and Wren bake fresh fruit cake, what happens to Bear?
His shoulders start to stoop and his eyelids droop. (starts falling asleep)
What song did Bear and his friends hum to help keep Bear awake?
What medium did the illustrator use to create the illustrations in Bear Stays Up For Christmas?
Paint