Brave Little Bear
This scared of the dark story is perfect for toddlers who worry when the lights go off. A little bear learns that being brave means doing things even when you're a little scared.
✨ Meet the Characters
Little Bear
A brave little cub ready to try new things
The Dark
The nighttime that seems scary at first
Mama Bear
A loving mama who helps her cub feel safe
The Stars
Beautiful lights that shine in the night
One evening...
Little Bear sits with Mama Bear. The sun goes down. It gets dark outside.
Little Bear feels scared.
"Mama, it is dark! I do not like the dark!" says Little Bear.
Mama Bear holds Little Bear close. "The dark is okay. Do you want to be brave?"
Little Bear nods.
"Let's go outside together," says Mama Bear. "I will hold your paw."
Little Bear feels scared. But Little Bear wants to be brave. So Little Bear takes Mama's paw.
They walk outside slowly.
At first, Little Bear holds tight to Mama's paw. But then something amazing happens!
The stars come out!
"Oh! Oh! Oh!" says Little Bear. "Look at all the pretty lights!"
The sky is full of twinkling stars. It is so beautiful! The dark is not scary. The dark is magical!
Little Bear looks up in wonder.
"Mama! This is beautiful! I am not scared anymore!" says Little Bear.
Mama Bear smiles. "You were very brave, Little Bear. You tried something new even though you were scared."
Little Bear feels proud.
Now every night, Little Bear looks forward to the stars. The dark is no longer scary. It is a time for adventure!
✨ THE END ✨
🌟 New Words to Learn
💝 What This Scared of the Dark Story Teaches
💬 Talk About This Scared of the Dark Story
1. What was Little Bear scared of? How did Mama Bear help?
2. What happened when Little Bear went outside? Was it as scary as he thought?
3. Have you ever been scared of something? What helped you feel better?
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