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5.0 out of 5 stars
A great Christmas book that focuses on the real reason for the season!
Jan 7 2013
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
My children have already fallen in love with the Berenstain Bear family, so, to read about how they acted out in their local nativity pageant and learned the real joy of giving from the gifts Jesus received long ago, was a wonderful way for my children to be reminded of the real reason we celebrate this season.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book to Help Understand the Christmas Gift Giving Tradition
Oct 31 2010
By Momma C
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
The Berenstain Bears and the Joy of Giving is an excellent book to read this Christmas season. Understanding the purpose of gift giving is a tough concept for children young and old (and many adults).
Brother and Sister Bear receive money from their grandparents. They use this money to purchase gifts for others. Then each quietly plot how they can purchase small gifts to allow themselves to keep as much money as possible. After being in a church Christmas program, they understand that the reason why we give gifts is because at the First Christmas Jesus was our gift from God. The shepherds and wisemen also brought gifts to the Baby King. Afterwards the Bear Siblings give the rest of their money to the poor.
Momma C's Thoughts: This is a longer than usual Berenstain Bear book. At 38 pages, this book is geared toward older children (ages 4-8). Even at that, our kiddos (ages 2-6) stayed seated for the whole book but know that most of the concepts went over the youngest's understanding. I also liked how the book used the example of "bell ringers" or the Salvation Army. This allowed us to discuss the importance of remembering those in need and who the people are who stand outside stores this time of year. Activities and questions are also included at the end of the book which are very helpful for parents to further the learning.
Thank you to Zonderkidz for giving me the opportunity to review this book.
Brother and Sister Bear receive money from their grandparents. They use this money to purchase gifts for others. Then each quietly plot how they can purchase small gifts to allow themselves to keep as much money as possible. After being in a church Christmas program, they understand that the reason why we give gifts is because at the First Christmas Jesus was our gift from God. The shepherds and wisemen also brought gifts to the Baby King. Afterwards the Bear Siblings give the rest of their money to the poor.
Momma C's Thoughts: This is a longer than usual Berenstain Bear book. At 38 pages, this book is geared toward older children (ages 4-8). Even at that, our kiddos (ages 2-6) stayed seated for the whole book but know that most of the concepts went over the youngest's understanding. I also liked how the book used the example of "bell ringers" or the Salvation Army. This allowed us to discuss the importance of remembering those in need and who the people are who stand outside stores this time of year. Activities and questions are also included at the end of the book which are very helpful for parents to further the learning.
Thank you to Zonderkidz for giving me the opportunity to review this book.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good, but not like the older books
Mar 6 2011
By J. Bruce
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
My son enjoys reading this book, but I agree with most of the reviews from others. It's pretty lengthy and it's just not like all the classic books from Stan and his wife. Usually we have to read books over and over again, but this one wasn't read as often.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
great Christmas book
Dec 28 2010
By E. Warren
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Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this for my 5 and 7 year old boys. They both enjoy it a lot. It has a nice Christmas message about the joy of giving. There is one typo in it, however---Sammy the three wise man with a lose tooth is named Sammy Bruno at the beginning of the story and Sammy Bruin later on. Anyway, still a good story and my boys love to read it.
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