This resource is aligned with multiple Berenstain Bears holiday books, including: The Nutcracker, The Joy of Giving, Night Before Christmas, and The Very First Christmas. Students are asked to compare this literature within the series through a variety of response pages. After sharing the book during an Interactive Read Aloud, ask students to complete the resource to assess their understanding. Heart and Mind provides a Reader Response Guide for 28 popular holiday books; read one each day to infuse some festive spirit into your classroom, while also ensuring students target critical English Language Arts standards!