Cozy Cuddles

Cozy Cuddles was a storytime program I held this month for kids ages 3-6 years old. What else is cozier than cuddling up to your favorite bear? We read bear stories, made a bear craft or two, and had to enjoy some Teddy Grahams. 

The stories are put in order of longest to shortest, with the exception of Bear Hug. The kids wanted one last story and I couldn't say no to that.

Story 1: Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson. Love this rhyming story about a bear sleeping while his animal friends are throwing a party.

Story 2: My Friend Bear by Jez Alborough. Everyone needs a bear friend. 

Story 3: Chaucer's First Winter by Stephen Krensky. What happens when a cute, little bear decides not to hibernate?

Story 4: Kiss Kiss by Selma Mandine. A bear learns what a kiss is and that there are all different types of them. 

Story 5: Bear Hug by Katharine McEwen. I was impressed by the illustrations. 

Craft: Paper Plate Sleeping Bear and Bear Ornament. The bear ornament was from Oriental Trading, but is no longer available.