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A Modern Retelling of Outdated Fairytales. I'm Miral Sattar, mother of three and I rewrite outdated fairy tales with problem-solving, smart princesses who save themselves.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, Gretel and Hansel, A Girl Named Rapunzel and much more.
Recent Episodes
Dec. 10, 2024
Little Zoya and the Rising Sea
Send us a text Little Zoya knows the truth—the sea is rising! But no one in her village in Pakistan believes her warnings. As the waters inch closer, can Zoya convince everyone to act before it’s too late? This inspiring sto…
Dec. 5, 2024
A Tale of Sweeping Beauty
Send us a text Discover the enchanting story of Pachama, a princess learning that perfection isn't everything. In this delightful episode from the award-winning Bearily Bear Reimagined Fairy Tales Podcast , kids will enjoy a…
Nov. 27, 2024
The 12 Dancings Ranis
Send us a text Step into a magical world with a modern retelling of the 12 Dancing Princesses, reimagined as the 12 Ranis of India. Follow their enchanting adventures as they explore Indian culture through food and dazzling …
Nov. 26, 2024
Princess Amira of Abeba
Send us a text Join Princess Amira from Sudan in a magical modern retelling of the classic Snow Wh*te tale. Full of bravery, heart, and adventure, this story reimagines the beloved fairy tale through a fresh, empowering lens…
Nov. 20, 2024
A Story of Little Red Riding Hood
Send us a text In this modern retelling of Little Red Riding Hood from Bearily Bear , Red is no longer the helpless victim—she’s the hero of her own story. I’m Miral Sattar, and in this version, Red is a brave, quick-witted …
Nov. 18, 2024
The Three Wishes
Send us a text In this modern retelling of The Three Wishes , a single dad and his son live in the forest, making a life together. The dad works as a lumberjack to provide for them, while the son is homeschooled. When they d…
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