Chapter 1 – Checking it Twice
In Chapter 1 of Berenstain Bears' Merry Christmas, it follows Brother and Sister Bear as they make a plan to help Santa Claus. Papa Bear teaches Brother and Sister how to make a helpful list of who is on Santa’s nice list and who is on his naughty list. Together they go to the mall and write down all the children’s Christmas wishes. When they are finished, they bring the list to Santa, show him their hard work, and he takes the list back to the North Pole with him. As an example, in the book Brother and Sister Bear’s list contains a tricycle for Cousin Fred, a cowboy outfit for Lizzy, a new video game for their friend Benny, and a puppy for Mama Bear and Papa Bear.
Chapter 2 – Christmas Shopping
In Chapter 2 of Berenstain Bears' Merry Christmas, Brother and Sister Bear go on a Christmas shopping spree. First, they each pick out a gift for each other, and then go to the mall to buy gifts for the rest of the family. They have to choose carefully to make sure they get the right presents for each person. In the end, they both successfully bought great gifts that each family member loves. As an example, Brother and Sister Bear get Papa Bear a new pipe and slippers, and Mama Bear gets a new pear shaped Mother-of-Pearl necklace.
Chapter 3 – Christmas at the Bear Family Tree
In Chapter 3 of Berenstain Bears' Merry Christmas, the Bear family goes to the big Bear Family Tree in the forest for Christmas. All of their relatives are there and they bring presents for each other. As they spend time together, Papa Bear tells Brother and Sister the story of how the very first Bear Family Christmas came to be. Suddenly, there was a blizzard outside that disrupted their celebration and they all had to go inside the tree instead and they’ve been doing it ever since. As an example, in the book everyone in the Bear family put together a jigsaw puzzle while they waited out the storm, and then they sang carols around the giant Christmas tree.
Chapter 4 – Santa Visit
In Chapter 4 of Berenstain Bears' Merry Christmas, Brother and Sister Bear are surprised when Santa comes to visit on Christmas day. Santa has a big bag full of presents and hands them out to everyone in the Bear family. He thanks Brother and Sister for their hard work in helping him. As an example, in the book Santa gives Brother and Sister a new game to play, Mama Bear a new hat, Papa Bear a new book and the Bear’s cousins a new set of skates.
Chapter 5 – Christmas Morning
In Chapter 5 of Berenstain Bears' Merry Christmas, it is finally Christmas morning and the Bear family wake up to a living room full of presents. Everyone opens their presents and are thankful for the gifts that they have received. To their surprise, they even get a present from Santa! As an example, in the book the Bear family gets a brand new snow sled from Santa.
The book Berenstain Bears' Merry Christmas is a funny and heartwarming story about the Bear family’s Christmas traditions and how Brother and Sister Bear help Santa with his lists. Together they have an unforgettable Christmas experience.
