Judy Nayer 
Little Bear’s First Christmas 

When Little Bear wakes up after sleeping through winter, he listens while all of his friends tell stories about Christmas. Little Bear doesn’t know what Christmas is all about, but learns about trees being decorated with popcorn and lights, and how Santa Claus delivers presents for all of the animals in the forest. Little Bear’s mommy explains that Christmas comes in the wintertime when they are asleep, so they aren’t able to celebrate this special holiday. This news makes Little Bear very sad. Find out what happens the following year when Little Bear’s friends decide to wake him up for Christmas.