GareBear King Goes to the School Christmas Party

A little Christmas sparkle. A big feeling. A celebration with room for everyone.

GareBear King is excited for his school Christmas party! With his blue dinosaur backpack, favorite comfort dinosaur, and a special paper star, he's ready for a day of holiday fun.

But his classroom looks different. The music gets loud. And when his carefully made star tears, the celebration suddenly feels hard.

With a patient teacher, a caring friend, and time in a cozy corner, GareBear finds ways to enjoy the party at his own pace. Along the way, he discovers that asking for help is okay-and a repaired star can shine in a whole new way.

GareBear King Goes to the School Christmas Party is a warmly illustrated story about friendship, sensory needs, changing routines, and belonging. It celebrates the many ways children communicate and participate, whether they sing, move, watch, or take a break.

Includes six visual support pages:

• A Christmas party picture schedule

• A First-Then board

• A communication board

• Feelings and calming choices

• A "When Something Goes Wrong" sequence

• A party preparation checklist

A special note to parents offers ideas for using the supports at home and school.

Written by Autism Pre-K teacher Patricia Wright, this inclusive Christmas story is a thoughtful read-aloud for families, preschool classrooms, and educators supporting autistic and other neurodivergent children.

Because every child deserves a place at the celebration-and room for their own kind of sparkle.