Bearily Bear Stories

Bearily Bear Stories

A Modern Retelling of Outdated Fairytales. I'm Miral Sattar, mother of three and I rewrite outdated fairy tales with problem-solving, smart princesses who save themselves.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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October 10, 2024 12 mins

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Hey grownups! We've partnered up with Girl Tales to throw a podcast party in celebration of the upcoming U.S. Election that’s taking place on Tuesday, November 5th! Along with other amazing kids’ podcasts, we’re releasing a special episode all about elections and the political process.

We're also nominated for a Signal Award. If you enjoy our podcast please vote for us here: https://vote.signalaward...

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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 Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear productions. 

The Freshwater Election: Mayor Lucinda ...

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July 21, 2024 12 mins

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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 whom no one understands? 

Brought to you by Miral Sattar.

The Freshwater Ele...

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July 11, 2024 17 mins

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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. 

The Freshwater Election: Mayor Lucinda has always worked hard for Freshwater, listening to its people, animals, and magical creatures. But when a new candidate, Monty Acrid, shows up with big prom...

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July 5, 2024 16 mins

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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. 

The Freshwater Election: Mayor Lucinda has always worked hard for Freshwater, listening to its people, animals, and magical creatures. But when a new candidate, Monty Acrid, shows up...

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June 29, 2024 12 mins

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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 will he make them turn back? Who will welcome them to this new land?

This story is ins...

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June 20, 2024 16 mins

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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 Bearily Bear. 

The Freshwater Election: Mayor Lucinda has always worked hard for Freshwater...

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June 13, 2024 8 mins

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A modern retelling of Little Red Riding hood by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. 

The Freshwater Election: Mayor Lucinda has always worked hard for Freshwater, listening to its people, animals, and magical creatures. But when a new candidate, Monty Acrid, shows up with big promises and flashy giveaways, things take an unexpected turn. As the election heats up, Mayor Lucinda faces her toughest challenge yet!

We'd appreciat...

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May 30, 2024 15 mins

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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 can she make her father see that her new friend is kind and good? Ho...

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April 2, 2024 16 mins

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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 problem. 

Hint: A handsome prince isn't it!

Brought to yo...

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March 21, 2024 12 mins

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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. 

The Freshwater Election: Mayor Lucinda has always worked hard for Freshwater, listening to its people, animals, a...

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March 11, 2024 12 mins

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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. 



The Freshwater Election: Mayor Lucinda has always worked hard for Freshwater, listening to its people, animals, and magical creatures. But when a new candidate, Monty Acrid, shows up with big promises and flashy giveaways, things take an unex...

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February 23, 2024 14 mins

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A modern retelling of the 12 Dancing Princesses (also known as Ranis) that takes place in India. 

By Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear.

The Freshwater Election: Mayor Lucinda has always worked hard for Freshwater, listening to its people, animals, and magical creatures. But when a new candidate, Monty Acrid, shows up with big promises and flashy giveaways, things take an unexpected turn. As the election heats up, M...

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February 15, 2024 14 mins

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A modern retelling of Snow White featuring  Princess Amira of Abeba in Sudan. Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. 


The Freshwater Election: Mayor Lucinda has always worked hard for Freshwater, listening to its people, animals, and magical creatures. But when a new candidate, Monty Acrid, shows up with big promises and flashy giveaways, things take an unexpected turn. As the election heats up, Mayor Luc...

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February 8, 2024 12 mins

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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 idea? It was certainly not what Pashe expected!

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January 30, 2024 13 mins

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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 say for a frog!

Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear productions. 

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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. 


The Freshwater Election: Mayor Lucinda has always worked hard for Freshwater, listening to its people, animals, and magical creatures. But when a new candidate, Monty Acrid, shows up with big promises and flashy giveaways, things take an u...

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October 18, 2023 8 mins

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A story about a single father and how he and his son get three wishes. 
Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. 


The Freshwater Election: Mayor Lucinda has always worked hard for Freshwater, listening to its people, animals, and magical creatures. But when a new candidate, Monty Acrid, shows up with big promises and flashy giveaways, things take an unexpected turn. As the election heats up, M...

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October 11, 2023 12 mins

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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. 

The Freshwater Election: Mayor Lucinda has always worked hard for Freshwater, listening to its people, animals, and magical creatures. But when a new ...

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October 4, 2023 8 mins

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A modern retelling of Little Red Riding hood by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. 


The Freshwater Election: Mayor Lucinda has always worked hard for Freshwater, listening to its people, animals, and magical creatures. But when a new candidate, Monty Acrid, shows up with big promises and flashy giveaways, things take an unexpected turn. As the election heats up, Mayor Lucinda faces her toughest challenge yet!

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