A Modern Retelling of Outdated Fairytales. I'm Miral Sattar, mother of three and I rewrite outdated fairy tales with problem-solving, smart princesses who save themselves. Bearily Bear Stories feature diverse and confident characters. There are no damsels in distress here. These reimagined childhood classics include A Story of a Smart Princess and a Certain Pea, Sleeping Beauty from Morocco , Snow White from Sudan and more!
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Send us a Text Message. Listen to our newest episode! What is a little girl to do when she’s so small and no one thinks she can do very much? She can prove that her heart is mighty and her concern for others is bigger than any task! Follow the adventures of Bergdis as she teaches us all what it means to be selfless and brave. Brought to you by Mira…
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Send us a Text Message. A retelling of Beauty and the Beast that takes place in Thailand. In a far-off palace, there lived a hideous beast… in one of the house’s storybooks, that is! But that doesn’t keep people from spreading rumors about a monster who will never let you escape his house. Can Lamai save her family from the storm and befriend a boy…
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Send us a Text Message. A Tale of Sweeping Beauty. Being a perfect princess is hard work, and Pachama learns that worrying about being perfect all the time isn't the best way after all. Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. We'd appreciate it so much if you left a review for us on your favorite listening platform. Check out Story Pillar! …
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Send us a Text Message. The new queen has a terrible secret, one that keeps her entire kingdom covered in snow. Can she learn to tell others how she feels and what she needs before everything turns to ice? Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. We'd appreciate it so much if you left a review for us on your favorite listening platform. Chec…
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Send us a Text Message. What is a poor goat family to do when their home isn’t safe anymore? They move to a new land where there is plenty to eat and drink and where they will be safe from the wolves. There’s just one problem: an angry troll who doesn’t like their kind and doesn’t want them in his valley. Will he let the goats cross the bridge, or …
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Send us a Text Message. Who has time to think about going to the festival when there are clothes to wash and floors to scrub? This twist on the timeless tale of Cinderella takes listeners to the beautiful coast of Morocco, and gets to the heart of our heroine's real problem. (Hint: a handsome prince isn't it!) Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bear…
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Send us a Text Message. A modern retelling of Little Red Riding hood by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. We'd appreciate it so much if you left a review for us on your favorite listening platform. Check out Story Pillar! Support our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/miralsattar Want worksheets for your class or library? …
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Send us a Text Message. Do you enjoy our reimagined fairy tales? Well, we love creating them and are asking for your help to keep the stories going by supporting our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/miralsattar Down under the sea, a young mermaid dreams of the world above. But her father has forbidden any contact with the "dangerous" humans. How ca…
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Send us a Text Message. For Arab American Heritage Month we are replaying this Moroccan spin on a classic. Who has time to think about going to the festival when there are clothes to wash and floors to scrub? This twist on the timeless tale of Cinderella takes listeners to the beautiful coast of Morocco, and gets to the heart of our heroine's real …
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Send us a Text Message. Little Zoya knows something that no one else seems to understand... the sea is rising! But no matter how hard she tries to make people understand, no one ever believes her. Will the people believe her in time to save themselves from the coming flood? Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. We'd appreciate it so much …
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Send us a Text Message. In this special story Princess Zara observes her first fast in Ramadan. Will she be able to make it to sunset? Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. We'd appreciate it so much if you left a review for us on your favorite listening platform. Check out Story Pillar! Support our creative team by visiting our Patreon a…
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Send us a Text Message. A modern retelling of the 12 Dancing Princesses (also known as Ranis) that takes place in India. By Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. We'd appreciate it so much if you left a review for us on your favorite listening platform. Check out Story Pillar! Support our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/mir…
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Send us a Text Message. A modern retelling of Snow White featuring Princess Amira of Abeba in Sudan. Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. We'd appreciate it so much if you left a review for us on your favorite listening platform. Check out Story Pillar! Support our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/miralsat…
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Send us a Text Message. Pashe In Boots When Pashe’s uncle becomes terribly sick, it’s up to her to save him! But how will she get medicine to make him well again? Pashe begins to trade with the nearby villagers and soon, everyone is bringing out their old things and trading them for new ones. What will the king do when he stumbles on this brilliant…
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Send us a Text Message. The Frog Prince – Chiyo has an important goal: to become a scientist! Some of the other kids at school don’t understand what she loves about learning and nature, at least until Chiyo brings a very special friend to school one day. Everyone has a lot to learn from this amazing, magical creature, and he certainly has a lot to …
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Send us a Text Message. A retelling of Princess and the Pea by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. The damsel in this story does not need saving, instead she prefers reading in the palace library. We'd appreciate it so much if you left a review for us on your favorite listening platform. Check out Story Pillar! Support our creative team by visiting our P…
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Send us a Text Message. A story about a single father and how he and his son get three wishes. Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. We'd appreciate it so much if you left a review for us on your favorite listening platform. Check out Story Pillar! Support our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/miralsattar Wa…
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Send us a Text Message. What's a mother duck to do when a swan entrusts her with a precious egg? She loves this special baby chick like it's her own! A fable reimagining of fostering and adoption for all ages. Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear Reimagined Tales. We'd appreciate it so much if you left a review for us on your favorite lis…
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Send us a Text Message. A modern retelling of Little Red Riding hood by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. We'd appreciate it so much if you left a review for us on your favorite listening platform. Check out Story Pillar! Support our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/miralsattar Want worksheets for your class or library? …
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Send us a Text Message. A modern retelling of brown Rapunzel by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. We'd appreciate it so much if you left a review for us on your favorite listening platform. Check out Story Pillar! Support our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/miralsattar Want worksheets for your class or library? You can …
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Send us a Text Message. A Smart Princess and a Certain Pea: Rerun When this book-loving princess is lost, she comes across a palace where the Queen wants her to sleep on a bunch of mattresses on top of a pea. A retelling of Princess and the Pea by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. Want worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from ht…
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Send us a Text Message. What is a poor goat family to do when their home isn’t safe anymore? They move to a new land where there is plenty to eat and drink and where they will be safe from the wolves. There’s just one problem: an angry troll who doesn’t like their kind and doesn’t want them in his valley. Will he let the goats cross the bridge, or …
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Send us a Text Message. Little Zoya knows something that no one else seems to understand... the sea is rising! But no matter how hard she tries to make people understand, no one ever believes her. Will the people believe her in time to save themselves from the coming flood? Brought to you by Miral Sattar. Support our creative team by visiting our P…
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Send us a Text Message. In a far-off palace, there lived a hideous beast… in one of the house’s storybooks, that is! But that doesn’t keep people from spreading rumors about a monster who will never let you escape his house. Can Lamai save her family from the storm and befriend a boy whom no one understands? Brought to you by Miral Sattar. Support …
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Send us a Text Message. Who has time to think about going to the festival when there are clothes to wash and floors to scrub? This twist on the timeless tale of Cinderella takes listeners to the beautiful coast of Morocco, and gets to the heart of our heroine's real problem. (Hint: a handsome prince isn't it!) Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bear…
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Send us a Text Message. The new queen has a terrible secret, one that keeps her entire kingdom covered in snow. Can she learn to tell others how she feels and what she needs before everything turns to ice? Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. Support our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/miralsattar Want wo…
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Send us a Text Message. Down under the sea, a young mermaid dreams of the world above. But her father has forbidden any contact with the "dangerous" humans. How can she make her father see that her new friend is kind and good? How can she make her friend's parents understand that mermaids mean them no harm? Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily…
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Send us a Text Message. A Tale of Sweeping Beauty. Being a perfect princess is hard work, and Pachama learns that worrying about being perfect all the time isn't the best way after all. Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. An early sneak peak of Bearily Bear Reimagined Fairy Tales Season 2. Support our creative team by visiting our Patre…
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Send us a Text Message. The Awkward Duckling. What's a mother duck to do when a swan entrusts her with a precious egg? She loves this special baby chick like it's her own! A fable reimagining of fostering and adoption for all ages. Support our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/miralsattar Want worksheets for your clas…
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Send us a Text Message. The Mask Maker - There's no magic required when you set out to save your people. An adorable retelling of The Elves and the Shoemaker for our modern-day needs. Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. Support our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/miralsattar Want worksheets for your clas…
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Send us a Text Message. A modern retelling of Snow White. Instead of Snow White we have Princess Amira. Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. Support our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/miralsattar Want worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.com…
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Send us a Text Message. A modern retelling of the 12 Dancing Princesses (also known as Ranis) that takes place in India. By Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. Support our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/miralsattar Want worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.com…
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Send us a Text Message. In this special story Princess Zara observes her first fast in Ramadan. Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. Support our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/miralsattar Want worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.com…
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Send us a Text Message. A modern retelling of Gretel and Hansel by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. In this version Gretel saves everyone. Support our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/miralsattar Want worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.com…
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Send us a Text Message. A story about a single dad and his son who live in the forest. The dad is a lumberjack to make ends meet during the pandemic, and the son is homeschooled. A modern retelling of The Three Wishes. Support our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/miralsattar Want worksheets for your class or library?…
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Send us a Text Message. A modern retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. Support our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/miralsattar Want worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.comBy Miral Sattar
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Send us a Text Message. A modern retelling of Little Red Riding hood by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. Support our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/miralsattar Want worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.comBy Miral Sattar
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Send us a Text Message. A modern retelling of brown Rapunzel by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. Support our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/miralsattar Want worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.comBy Miral Sattar
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Send us a Text Message. A modern retelling of three little pigs by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. Support our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/miralsattar Want worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.comBy Miral Sattar
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Send us a Text Message. A retelling of a smart princess and a certain pea by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. Support our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/miralsattar Want worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.comBy Miral Sattar
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