# The Bear on the Stairs

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Podcast: [Storytime for Kids](https://stenobird.com/podcast/storytime-for-kids-7624526)
Published: 2026-05-11T06:00:02+00:00
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Duration seconds: 307

## Resource

This educational reader tells the story of a young boy named Gerry who frequently tells his grandfather fantastical, imaginary tales about animals in strange places. Throughout the week, Gerry describes sightings such as a giraffe taking a bath and a snake eating cake, leading his grandfather to believe everything he says is simply make-believe. However, when Gerry insists there is a bear on the stairs on Friday, his claim turns out to be entirely true. The situation escalates until zookeepers arrive to lure the escaped animal away with a pink lollipop. In the end, the grandfather encourages Gerry to continue using his vivid imagination by writing his invented stories in a special book while remaining truthful in daily life. To aid young learners, the book includes vocabulary exercises, rhyming activities, and comprehension questions based on the narrative. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/storytime_for_kids Produced by: https://www.podcaistudio.com/

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