Book Hungry Bears
52 Episodes
Here come the Bears, the Book Hungry Bears, looking for books, with stories to share! Join Crystal, Boomer, Melody and Scout as they search amongst the paper trees for a new book to share. Then get "close and comfy" with them as they settle down to enjoy the book together, sharing the delight of the narrative and learning about each other and the incredible world around them.
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11:04Episode 25
Scout's Apple
Episode 25
Scout persists trying to get an apple from a tree with the help of his friends, so he can give it to a pig on the farm. The Bears learn not to give up! If at first you don't succeed, try, and try again. BOOK: 'Where's My Stick?' A dog buries stick after stick but each time she goes to look for th...
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11:04Episode 26
Scout and Lamby-cone
Episode 26
Scout wants to play on his own, but his friends ask to play with him. The Bears learn that playing can be just as much fun on your own as with someone else. BOOK: 'Play Ball'. A baby penguin loves playing with its ball - alone and with friends!
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11:04Episode 27
Book Hungry Bears: Boomer's Snowball
Episode 27
Boomer tries to keep a special snowball he has made but it keeps getting smaller as it melts in the Bears' paws. His friends each pitch in with a creative suggestion as to how to keep it from melting and end up with the best solution- they make a snow bear and place the snowball in its cold paw. ...
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11:05Episode 28
Melody and the Big Hill
Episode 28
The Bears climb a big hill to reach a book, but Melody slows them down. The others create different ways of motivating Melody to keep climbing. In the end, it is Melody who has to invent a way to get her friends to make it all the way to the top to enjoy the view. BOOK: 'Soon'. A baby elephant an...
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11:05Episode 29
Crystal's Best Bird
Episode 29
The Bears learn that everyone is different, with different strengths and talents. When the Bears pretend to be birds, Crystal has a hard time finding which bird is the best bird for her to be. BOOK: “A Busy Day for Birds”. The book invites the reader to imagine they are different types of busy bi...
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11:05Episode 30
Crystal the Curious
Episode 30
The Bears learn that using clues can help solve a puzzle. Crystal figures out what it is her friends see by asking them for specific descriptions and then solving the mystery of the bush-snake-bird, which turns out to be a peacock. BOOK: 'A Bit Lost'. An owlet falls out of the nest and other anim...
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11:04Episode 31
Boomer Hides
Episode 31
Boomer has problems playing 'Where Are You Bears?' because he doesn't like being alone. He learns that it is normal to miss your friends and family when you are separated from them for a while. BOOK: 'Owl Babies'. Three baby owls miss their mother when she leaves them alone to go hunting
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11:05Episode 32
Crystal's Surprise
Episode 32
When Crystal and Scout try to make a surprise Snow Bear for Boomer and Melody, they are confused when Boomer and Melody make the same surprise for them. BOOK: 'Handa's Surprise'. Handa carries a basket of fruit on her head and walks to the next village to surprise her friend. But along the way, s...
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11:05Episode 33
Book Hungry Bears: Melody and the Red Leaf
Episode 33
Melody thinks her dancing has made a leaf turn red and fall from a tree and wants to put it back. She learns that it is natural for things to change, and that a fallen leaf signals a change of season- from summer to autumn. BOOK: 'My Turn'. Showing how the four seasons bring change to the surroun...
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11:05Episode 34
Boomer's Boom Boom Blue
Episode 34
Boomer loves to play 'Boom, Boom Blue' but has trouble adapting when others want to change the game. He learns how to be flexible and try different things. BOOK: 'Purple'. Monster One likes red, Monster Two likes blue. But when some red paint falls into the blue can they mix it up, so it turns pu...
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11:05Episode 35
Crystal's Log
Episode 35
Crystal finds a log and tries to find a way for all the Bears to play with it. She almost gives up, but then discovers that the log is best used for leaning on when reading a good book. BOOK: “The Last Crayon”. Six squirrels discover a pack of crayons, and each chooses a color that matches them, ...
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11:05Episode 36
Boomer and the Babies
Episode 36
The Bears hunt for books near a farm, but when they come across a baby bird and baby horse, Boomer can't understand why they can't do things that all birds and horses can do. BOOK: 'Kitten's Spring'. A story about mothers and their babies in spring and the sounds they make. Kitten visits them all...
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11:05Episode 37
Scout the Scarecrow
Episode 37
Scout is startled by a crow and is upset that he scares so easily. So, when the Bears come across a scarecrow, Scout decides he will be a scarecrow too! BOOK: 'Me and You'. Two very different friends explore what it would be like to be each other… and discover they are best just the way they are.
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11:05Episode 38
Melody's Kittens
Episode 38
Melody wants to pretend she's a mother cat and her friends are her little kittens, but the others each want to be their own different animals. Melody learns that parents can love all kinds of babies. BOOK: 'Which Egg?' A stork, a parrot and a crocodile get their eggs mixed up and come together to...
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11:05Episode 39
Boomer the Great Juggler
Episode 39
The Bears learn that sharing can bring others happiness when Boomer, who is having fun juggling three pinecones, gives each one away to his friends in need until he has none left for himself. BOOK: 'One Bird Band'. A musical bird gives all its instruments away to cheer up others, leaving him with...
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11:05Episode 40
Melody's Sandcastle Stomp
Episode 40
The Bears learn that you can play together in different ways when Melody wants to be a sandcastle, but her friends want to be dinosaurs. Melody must use her creativity and flexibility to find a way to play together. BOOK: 'Bobby's Castle'. Salma's persistence, creativity & positive attitude encou...
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11:05Episode 41
Melody and the Book Band
Episode 41
The bears learn about the joy of rhythm and movement when Melody gets them to use their creativity to form a book band and use their music to attract books. But Melody has trouble finding her own special book band instrument. BOOK: 'Amazing Me! Dance!' Kids explore dancing and moving to the beat ...
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11:05Episode 42
Scout's Snuggles and Hugs
Episode 42
Scout wants to snuggle with his friends, but the other Bears thing that it is too hot. They change their minds and learn the power of a hug after reading a book in the shade. BOOK: 'Snug'. Various characters all enjoy getting close and snuggly, under blankets, in nests, in shells or burrows. It e...
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11:05Episode 43
Crystal Doesn't Know
Episode 43
The Bears come across a mysterious creature (a moose) that Crystal is convinced is a horse until she learns to admit that she doesn't know what it is. BOOK: 'My Tail's NOT Tired!' Little Monster does not want to go to bed and keeps demonstrating how each of its body parts are not tired until it c...
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11:05Episode 44
Scout's Turtle Friend
Episode 44
On the hunt for a book, Scout befriends a turtle and insists that the turtle can help them find books. The Bears learn to adjust to the challenges the turtle poses for them. BOOK: 'You and Me'. A child deals with the arrival of a younger sibling. There are challenges to this, but wonderful things...
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11:05Episode 45
Scout in Fairyland
Episode 45
When the Bears reach part of the forest without sunlight, Scout is hesitant to enter it. With Melody's help, Scout learns to use the power of imagination to help him overcome his fears and carry on. BOOK: 'Where Did You Go Today?' A child's imagination transforms a trip to the local playground in...
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11:05Episode 46
Scout's Search for Silence
Episode 46
Scout wants to find a quiet place to read today's story, but everywhere he and the others go on the farm, they come across noisy animals! The Bears learn that sound is everywhere, and even in the quietest moments, there is always something to hear if you take the time to stop and listen. BOOK: 'Q...
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11:05Episode 47
Super Book Bear Boomer
Episode 47
On the hunt for books, the bears become tired and need to rest – except for Boomer who is full of energy. Boomer keeps playing on his own and is excited to find a book but learns to respect other's need for rest when he starts to feel tired too. BOOK: 'Daddy Cuddle'. A young rabbit tries to wake ...
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11:05Episode 48
Scout Finds His Match
Episode 48
The Bears learn that finding similarities with others can be fun. When all the other Bears find animals, who are similar to them, Scout is determined to also find his animal match! BOOK: 'The Little Little Girl with the Big Big Voice'. A little girl tries to find someone to play with but keeps sc...