Kym Marsh - Otto the Book Bear CBeebies Bedtime Stories

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Hello, I'm Kym and I've found the perfect spot to sit

and tell you a story.

There are lots of lovely places to sit

all around the CBeebies house,

but I wanted to find somewhere that was just right.

And this feels perfect.

The bear in tonight's bedtime story is looking for a perfect home.

Let's find out what happens.

The story is by Katie Cleminson and is called Otto The Book Bear.

Once upon a time, Otto was a book bear.

He lived in a book on a shelf in a house.

And he was at his happiest when children read his book.

But Otto also had a special secret.

When no one was looking, he came to life.

Otto loved to explore the house, to read his favourite stories

and practise his writing.

But one day, something terrible happened.

And Otto was left behind.

Otto didn't like being all alone. So he made a plan, packed a bag

and set off on a new adventure.

But the world outside made Otto feel very small.

Nobody seemed to notice him.

Otto began to search the city, hoping to find a new place to live.

But nowhere he went felt like home.

It was too busy, too wet, too cold, too smoky.

Too high, too windy and too unwelcoming.

Otto didn't like living in the city and he missed his warm book.

He was starting to feel downhearted.

But he decided to pick up his bag and carry on walking.

And just when he thought he couldn't walk any further,

when he felt cold and tired,

Otto saw a place that looked full of light and hope.

He went inside and found...

rows and rows of books.

Otto began to climb.

And there, at the end of the shelf, he saw something.

Could it be?

It was. Another book bear.

The other bear shook Otto's paw and said,

"I'm Ernest, how do you do?"

Otto's new friend showed him around the library

And he discovered it was full of book creatures just like him.

Together, with Ernest, he could once again read

his favourite stories, practise his writing

and try out all kinds of exciting new things.

And the best part was, now, Otto had lots of readers

and that made him the happiest book bear of all.

And that story was called Otto The Book Bear.

I think Otto and Ernest would be very happy here

in the CBeebies house, don't you?

This bed is very comfy.

I think I'll just snuggle up here for a little snooze.

And it's time for you to sleep too. Have you brushed teeth?

Cleaned your face? Gotten into your pyjamas?

Good. Then you're all ready for bed.

And I'll see you soon for another bedtime story.

Night, night.

Now just let me get comfy, then I can close my eyes.

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