Bear Stays Up for Christmas -- Karma Wilson

The day before Christmas, <br> snuggled on his floor, <br> Bear sleeps soundly<br> with a great big snore.... <br> Bear's friends are determined to keep Bear awake for Christmas So they wake Bear up and have him help them find a Christmas tree, bake cakes, hang up stockings, and sing Christmas songs. Bear stays up -- by discovering that giving is one of the best Christmas presents <br> How a <b>SURPRISE</b> visit from someone very special gives Bear and his friends a Christmas to remember makes an enchanting holiday story for young readers. With Karma Wilson's memorable text and Jane Chapman's glowing illustrations, <i>Bear Stays Up for Christmas</i> is a book to cherish throughout the yea<br><br><b>Author:</b> Karma Wilson<br><b>Publisher:</b> Margaret K. McElderry Books<br><b>Published:</b> 10/01/2004<br><b>Pages:</b> 40<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 1.08lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 10.20h x 11.40w x 0.40d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780689852787<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 4-8<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 2.7<br><b>Point Value:</b> 0.5<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Lower Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>82602 / Bear Stays Up for Christmas<br><br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Publishers Weekly</i> 09/27/2004 pg. 61<br><i>Kirkus Review - Children</i> 11/01/2004 pg. 1055<br><i>School Library Journal</i> 10/01/2004 pg. 63<br><i>New York Times</i> 12/19/2004 pg. 26<br><i>Hornbook Guide to Children</i> 01/01/2005 pg. 20 - Recommended, Satisfactory