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JAN AND STAN BERENSTAIN Stanley Melvin Berenstain and Janice Marian Grant were both born in 1923 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and met in 1941 while attending the Philadelphia Museum School of Industrial Arts. Stan was drafted into the Army during World War II and served from 1943 to 1946. Blind in one eye, he was given limited service and spent most of his army career as a medical illustrator at an army hospital in Indiana where he began drawing and publishing cartoons in magazines. During the war, Jan worked as a draftsman for the Army Corps of Engineers and as an aircraft riveter. Stan and Jan married right after the war and began their careers as a magazine cartoonist team, publishing cartoons revolving around family humor in The Saturday Evening Post, Colliers Magazine, McCall’s, and Good Housekeeping. They started their own family in 1948 with the birth of their son, Leo, followed by Mike in 1951. Since both sons were big Dr. Seuss fans, Stan and Jan decided to try their hands at creating a children’s book themselves; The Big Honey Hunt was released in 1962 with Dr. Seuss (aka Ted Seuss Geisel) himself as the editor and publisher. More than three hundred Berenstain Bears books have followed in the fiftythree years since, and total sales of the series have topped 300 million copies. Their son, Mike, a children’s book author-illustrator himself, joined his parents in their continued magazine work and by 1992 moved on to illustrating and co-writing Berenstain Bears books. In 2004, Mike suggested to Stan and Jan that they create a new sub-line of Berenstain Bears books that reflect spiritual themes, co-creating the first four titles in the ongoing Living Lights series released by Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins, in 2008. The Berenstain Bears series has also been adapted for TV in animated specials for NBC and cartoon series for both CBS and PBS. The characters have also been featured as dolls, toys, games, puzzles, software, clothing and many other products. After a long illness, Stan passed away in November 2005, at the age of eighty-two and Jan died in February 2012, at the age of eightyeight. Mike Berenstain continues to be the creator of the internationally successful franchise which remains a classic to this day. www.berenstainbears.com *MORE THAN 300 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE! *6.9 MILLION ANNUAL U.S. SALES! *NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! *USA TODAY BESTSELLER! *PUBLISHER’S WEEKLY BESTSELLER! *OVER 380 BOOKS PUBLISHED AND OVER 190 TITLES IN PRINT! *38 NEW BOOKS PLANNED THROUGH 2017! *SCHOOL BELL AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE, 1960! *CHILDREN’S LITERATURE CITATION, 2007! 2
HONORS AND AWARDS FOR STAN, JAN & MIKE BERENSTAIN AUTHORS/ILLUSTRATORS AWARDS School Bell Award, 1960 - Distinguished service in the interpretation of education in a national magazine. (“How to Undermine Junior’s Teacher” published in Better Homes and Gardens) Stanley and Janice Berenstain Manuscript Collection, 1967 - Established at Syracuse University. The Drexel Citation, 1982 - Contributions to children’s literature. (Drexel University School of Library and Information Science). The Jeremiah Ludington Award, 1989 - Stan and Jan Berenstain for their contributions to children’s literature by the Educational Paperback Association. School District of Philadelphia Division of Libraries, 1989 - Stan and Jan Berenstain for their contributions to the world of children’s literature. Pennbrook / Philadelphia Children’s Literary Award, 1990 - Stan and Jan Berenstain for their outstanding services and contributions to the cause of literacy for children. Centennial Distinguished Alumni Award, 1997 - Jan Berenstain from Radnor High School, Wayne, Pennsylvania. Silver Star Outstanding Alumni Awards, 1998 - Stan and Jan Berenstain from the University of the Arts (formerly School of Industrial Art), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Children’s Literature Citation, 2007 - Contributions to children’s literature. Free Library of Philadelphia / Drexel University to Michael Berenstain. GOVERNMENT / STATE RECOGNITION The City of Knoxville, Tennessee, 1978 - Jan and Stan Berenstain awarded Honorary Citizenship Distinguished Service Award - Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1990 - Jan and Stan Berenstain presented Distinguished Service Award The State of Nevada Senate, 1997 - Senate concurrent Resolution Number 16 representing, “Achievements in children’s literature.” Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 2003 - Congratulations citation on the publication of Down a Sunny Dirt Road and commendation for extraordinary skill and dedication in enriching the lives of countless children. Pennsylvania House of Representatives Citation, 2005 - Condolence Resolution honoring Stan Berenstain, co-creator of The Berenstain Bears. The Senate of Pennsylvania, 2012 - Condolence Resolution honoring Jan Berenstain, co-creator of The Berenstain Bears, at the time of her death. 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
UPCOMING BOOKS! ........................................................................................ 5 LATEST BOOKS! ............................................................................................... 6 PICTURE BOOKS .............................................................................................. 7 BABY BEAR SERIES................................................................................................................... 7 TODDLER BOOKS .................................................................................................................... 8 BATH BOOKS ............................................................................................................................. 8 PICTURE BOOKS (NO SERIES) .................................................................... 11 LIFT-THE-FLAP BOOKS ......................................................................................................... 19 OTHER INTERACTIVE BOOKS ............................................................................................. 21 JELLY BEAN BOOKS............................................................................................................... 21 FIRST TIME BOOKS ................................................................................................................ 23 FIRST TIME DO IT! BOOKS ................................................................................................... 36 FIRST TIME READERS ............................................................................................................ 37 BEGINNER BOOKS ................................................................................................................. 39 WORKBOOKS AND ACTIVITY BOOKS ........................................................41 FIRST TIME WORKBOOKS .................................................................................................... 41 ACTIVITY BOOKS ................................................................................................................... 42 CHAPTER BOOKS .......................................................................................... 46 CARTWHEEL BOOKS ............................................................................................................. 46 AGES 4+ .................................................................................................................................... 46 STEPPING STONES ................................................................................................................. 47 STEP-INTO-READING ............................................................................................................ 49 I CAN READ! ............................................................................................................................ 51 THE BERENSTAIN BEAR SCOUTS MERIT BADGE MYSTERIES ...................................... 54 THE BERENSTAIN BEAR SCOUTS........................................................................................ 55 BIG CHAPTER BOOKS............................................................................................................ 57 CHRISTIAN IDEALS BOOKS .................................................................................................................. 62 CUB CLUB BOOKS ...................................................................................................................................... 67 FAMILY TIME BOOKS – GT PUBLISHING ....................................................................................... 67
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UPCOMING BOOKS! __________________________________________________________________ THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE DUCKLINGS HarperCollins, January 2018. North American Manuscript available “Level One I Can Read” Book After the Berenstain Bears help Farmer Ben with his chores, a pair of ducks mistakenly follow them home. But what comes next is a huge surprise for everyone—Brother and Sister find a nest filled with eggs! Join the Berenstain Bears as they prepare a warm welcome for the newborn ducklings. The Berenstain Bears and the Ducklings is a “Level One I Can Read” book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and read full sentences. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS LONG LONG AGO HarperCollins, February 2018. North American Manuscript available 8x8 storybook Hop aboard the Anytime-Anyyear Machine with the beloved Berenstain Bears! The Bear family travels back in time, and what a sight it is! They get to see mummies up close in ancient Egypt, cheer loudly during a medieval jousting match, dine at the very first Thanksgiving, and more. What will the cubs learn about history through the Anytime-Anyyear Machine? THE BERENSTAIN BEARS JUST GRIN AND BEAR IT! HarperCollins, April 2018. North American Manuscript available Older readers Since 1962, the Berenstain Bears family has charmed generations of readers with their wholesome stories and heartfelt lessons. Now the Bear family has some wisdom to share with kids of all ages! Each spread in this appealing 96-page paper-over-board book features a classic and often humorous scene from the beloved original storybooks. Fans young and old can travel back to Bear Country with Papa, Mama, Brother, Sister, and Honey and laugh and nod along at their words of wisdom, inspiration, and encouragement. This book is sure to be the perfect gift for someone who just graduate or reached a life milestone— or for anyone simply looking for a little piece of sensible Bear family enlightenment. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS VISIT GRIZZLYLAND HarperCollins, May 2018. North American Manuscript available 8x8 storybook Pack your bags and join the Berenstain Bears on their trip to Grizzlyland! The Bear family, especially Papa, is ready to have a blast at the amusement park! They take a ton of photos and go on so many rides, even the roller coasters with the biggest drops. But with so much to do and so little time, will they make it on Papa’s favorite ride?
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LATEST BOOKS! __________________________________________________________________ THE BERNSTAIN BEARS: WE LOVE BASEBALL HarperCollins, February 2017. North American Manuscript available Level One “I Can Read” Book The Berenstain Bears are ready to cheer on their favorite baseball team in this new action-packed addition to the classic New York Times bestselling series! The family enjoys everything the ball game has to offer, from the seventh-inning stretch to catching a fly ball. Papa even takes a shot as the team’s mascot! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS BLESS OUR PETS Zondervan, March 2017. North American Manuscript available Picture Book In the newest Berenstain Bear Living Lights title, The Berenstain Bears Bless Our Pets, Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear love their pets Little Lady, Gracie, Swish, and Cutsie … they are just like part of the Bear family. So when Preacher Brown holds a special Blessing of the Pets service on Sunday, the Bear family joins in. But what starts as a peaceful gathering of Bear Country neighbors and their animal friends on the lawn of the Chapel—including dogs, cats, rats, goats, and even a snake or two—ends up needing a little intervention. WELCOME TO BEAR COUNTRY HarperCollins, April 2017. North American Manuscript available Picture Book Take a tour of Bear Country with the Berenstain Bears as they show Cousin Tex around all the wonderful sights! The bears visit everything from Bear Town, museums, caves, and even Bear Country’s most prized highlight—the Old Honey Tree! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ SHOW-AND-TELL HarperCollins, May 2017. North American Manuscript available Picture Book It’s that time of year again: show-and-tell day! Sister has to find something extra-cool and fun to take to school for show-and-tell. But Sister is not sure what to bring, especially since show-and-tell is becoming more like show-off time. With Brother’s help, will Sister finds something truly special to bring to class? THE BERENSTAIN BEARS BLESS OUR GRAMPS AND GRAN Zondervan, July 2017. North American Manuscript available Picture Book In The Berenstain Bears Bless Our Gramps and Gran, Mama, Papa, and the cubs decide it’s high time they honor Grizzly Gramps and Gran. It’s almost Grandparents Day and the Bear family has never celebrated this special day before. So working as a team, the cubs, with a little help from Mama and Papa, come up with a fun and creative way to show Gramps and Gran just how much they are loved and appreciated.
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BABY BEAR SERIES Toddlers will be delighted by these books. With the Berenstain’s usual brand of sensitive, heartfelt humor, the series includes Baby Bears’ big move to a big bed; captures a moment near and dear to anyone who’s ever loved a pacifier; and show toddlers the joys and pitfalls of potty training. Ages 25.
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MY NEW BED Random House, 1999. World English Books available Out with the old and in with the new! Find out what happens when the Baby Bears make the exciting, sometimes scary move from crib to big bed. MY TRUSTY CAR SEAT Random House, 1999. World English Books available Buckle up! The Berenstain Baby Bears are going for a drive. Toddlers can hop aboard and ride along, getting a lesson on safety and a Baby Bear’s-eye view of Bear Country on the way. MY POTTY AND I Random House, 1999. World English Books available Walking. Talking. Growing up is full of challenges. But the biggest challenge a baby Bear faces is— potty training! PACIFIER DAYS Random House, 1999. World English Books available Nothing comes between the Berenstain Baby Bears and their “passies.” But the Baby Bears are growing up and are about to learn that there’s more to life than pacifiers. ME FIRST! ME FIRST! Random House, 2000. World English Books available Baby Sister and Baby Brother, are taking turns with one another. Then Baby Too-Tall comes along. Baby Too-Tall’s big and strong! In this simple rhyming story, the Baby Bears learn that taking turns makes playtime more fun. MY EVERYDAY BOOK Random House, 2000. World English Books available I’m off my rocker and on the rug. I see some dust. I see a bug. I sit, I stoop, I creep, I crawl. When I try to stand, I fall. The Berenstain Baby Bears give us a toddler’s-eye view of a day in Bear Country in this delightful rhyming book. SAY NIGHT NIGHT Random House, 2000. World English Books available A great big stretch, a great big yawn. It’s time to put, my nightie on. The Berenstain Baby Bears are here to help toddlers get ready for bed in this cuddly, soft sleepytime book.
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TODDLER BOOKS This collection of full-color illustrated books is for young Berenstain fans! Designed to be read aloud, toddler books are perfect for bedtime. Ages 2-6.
__________________________________________________________________ BERENSTAIN BEARS AT THE SUPER-DUPER MARKET Random House, 1991. World English Books available Illustrated in full color. In this Berenstain Bear family tour of a neighborhood supermarket, toddlers will find out why they call them supermarkets! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ FOUR SEASONS Random House, 1991. World English Books available Illustrated in full color. Toddlers will learn all about the changing seasons through the eyes of the Bear family - from blizzards to buds to thunderstorms to falling leaves. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS SAY GOODNIGHT Random House, 1996. World English Books available Illustrated in full color. In this Berenstain Bear family tour of a neighborhood supermarket, toddlers will find out why they call them supermarkets! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS PICK UP AND PUT AWAY Dalmatian, 2011. North American Books available The Bear family has reached the end of another busy day and every Bear will have to pitch in to get the tree house looking just right again.
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BATH BOOKS THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE GREAT SCUBA DIVE GT Publishing, 1997. North American (out of print) Brother and Sister turn bath time into an imaginary scuba adventure, complete with sea creatures and treasure! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS SCRUB-A-DUB-DUB GT Publishing, 1996. North American (out of print) Join Brother, Sister, and their many toys for a look at the Bear Family’s bath time routine.
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BRIGHT AND EARLY BOOKS Bright and early books are designed to teach young children spatial concepts, letters, numbers and more! The hilarious antics of the Berenstain Bears make learning fun. Full-color, illustrated, paper over board. Ages 3-5.
__________________________________________________________________ INSIDE OUTSIDE UPSIDE DOWN Random House, 1968. World English Books available *British Book Centre, Honor Book! Brother Bear gets into a box. Papa Bear turns the box upside down, takes it outside, and puts it on a truck. The simple art and rhyming text make this a perfect choice for teaching spatial concepts. BEARS ON WHEELS Random House, 1969. World English Books available A gradually increasing number of bears “adds” up to an unusual counting book for beginning readers. OLD HAT NEW HAT Random House, 1970. World English Books available Out shopping, the Bears look at frilly and silly hats, bumpy and lumpy ones. Offers slapstick humor and simple concepts of sizes and shape. THE B BOOK Random House, 1971. World English Books available Big brown bear, blue bull, and beautiful baboon only encounter objects or meet people whose names begin with the letter ‘B’. BEARS IN THE NIGHT Random House, 1971. World English English Audio/Japan: Matsuka Phonics Institute. *Over one million copies sold. *Philadelphia Children’s Reading Round Table Honor Book. *University of Chicago Center for Children’s Books, Best Book. *Michigan Council of Teachers of English Young Readers Award. The Bears’ adventures take them in, out, around, and about.
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THE C BOOK Random House, 1972. World English Books available C is for comeback! In a book previously called C is for Clown, a circus performs a balancing act using only things that begin with letter C. HE BEAR SHE BEAR Random House, 1974. World English Books available *Philadelphia Children’s Reading Round Table Honor Book. *University of Chicago Center for Children’s Book, Best Book. A young he bear and she bear discover they can do anything and be anything they want to— regardless of gender—in this empowering and fun, fast paced Bright & Early Book! 9
THE SPOOKY OLD TREE Random House, 1978. World English Books available English Audio/Japan: Matsuka Phonics Institute. *Over one million copies sold! *Ohio Library Association Teachers of English & Ira Buckeye Award! Three terrified little bears explore the inside of a mysterious old tree and go into, up, through, over, down, and out.
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PICTURE BOOKS (NO SERIES) Full color, illustrated stories for ages 3+.
__________________________________________________________________ THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE WILD, WILD HONEY Random House, 1983. World English Books available In this delightful picture book Papa Bear loves honey, but the bees won’t let him close to the hive! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS GO FLY A KITE Random House, 1983. World English Books available Papa Bear tries to make Brother and Sister a kite for the kite-flying competition – with hilarious results! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ SOCCER STAR Random House, 1983. World English Books available Brother Bear is frustrated about being too small for many sports until he kicks everything in sight and becomes a great soccer star. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS TO THE RESCUE Random House, 1983. World English Welcome to Bear Country! An exciting story about the Berenstain Bear Scouts.
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THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE BIG ELECTION Random House, 1984. World English Books available Papa Bear is elected president of the town council and is amazed to discover that his constituents expect him to fulfill his campaign promises. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE NEIGHBORLY SKUNK Random House, 1984. World English Books available When the Bears’ new neighbor turns out to be a skunk, the have some reservations which Mr. Skunk soon dispels. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS SHOOT THE RAPIDS Random House, 1984. World English Can the Bear Scouts brave the rapids?
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THE BERENSTAIN BEARS ON THE MOON HarperCollins, 1985. World English Books available A delightful tale told in rhyme. In an adventure to the moon and back, the bears and their pooch cope with weightlessness, meteor showers and moon dust. They explore, plant a flag, take notes and collect moon rocks. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS SAVE CHRISTMAS HarperCollins, 2003. World English Books available It seems as if everybody in Bear Country has gone Christmas-crazy—fighting for the last toy on the shelf, jamming the roadways with honking cars, and covering Bear homes with enough Christmas lights to blot out the stars. Mama Bear isn’t the only one who thinks this Christmas lacks the true holiday spirit. Someone is watching the Bears on his scanner-machine—someone who knows more 11
about Christmas than anyone and doesn’t like what he sees one bit. It is Santa Bear, of course, and he’s ready to take drastic action! Only the Berenstain Bears can change his mind, but will they be in time to save Christmas? BROTHER BEAR LOVES DINOSAURS HarperCollins, 2004. World English Brother Bear tells readers all about his favorite dinosaurs!
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SISTER BEAR LEARNS TO SHARE HarperCollins, 2004. World English Books available Once again the Berenstains offer valuable insight on the lesson of sharing. Not only do the words rhyme, but the detailed illustrations are telling to the lessons. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS: BEDTIME BATTLE HarperCollins, 2004. World English Books available English Audio in Korea: Educa Korea. Who wants to go to bed when you can play with dinosaurs, have a tea party or get a piggyback ride on Papa Bear? Brother Bear and Sister Bear are doing everything they can to postpone their bedtime – even if that means putting Mama and Papa Bear to bed first! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE TROUBLE WITH CHORES HarperCollins, 2005. World English Books available English Audio in Korea: Educa Korea. Papa Bear and the cubs are having some trouble with chores—they don’t want to do them! When they decide to take a break from cleaning, Mama Bear plays along. But what will happen when the mess builds up...and up...and up? THE BERENSTAIN BEARS GO ON VACATION HarperCollins, 2006. World English Books available It’s summer vacation, and the Berenstain Bears are off to the seashore for sun and fun. There is so much to do—swimming, fishing, building sand castles, browsing through the general store, eating delicious dinners at Gull Island CafÉ, and visiting Gull Island Mu seum. Each glorious sunrise heralds a new adventure! This is the ultimate beach read for Berenstain Bears fans. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS HUG AND MAKE UP HarperCollins, 2006. World English Books available English Audio in Korea: Educa Korea. When everyone wakes up a bit grumpy, the mood in the Bear house is anything but happy. As the Bear family learns, though, sometimes laughter is all it takes to hug and make up! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND TOO MUCH CAR TRIP HarperCollins, 2005. World English Books available English Audio in Korea: Educa Korea. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. This year’s family vacation is not what Brother and Sister Bear had in mind. Mama and Papa Bear are eager to explore the wonders of Bear Country, but the cubs would rather be anywhere but the backseat of the family car!
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BERENSTAIN BEARS GO BACK TO SCHOOL HarperCollins, 2005. World English Books available On the first day of the school year, Brother and Sister Bear are nervous and excited. But with tons of new stuff to learn and explore, by the closing bell they can hardly wait for day two! There’s something for everyone in this quintessential back-to-school book from Stan, Jan, and Mike Berenstain. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS GO ON A GHOST WALK HarperCollins, 2005. World English Books available English Audio in Korea: Educa Korea. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom *A USA Today Bestseller! Papa Bear loves Halloween, so he’s thrilled when he’s put in charge of the Bear Country School’s Ghost Walk. He has everything he needs to make it a really spooky night—cobwebs, jack-o’lanterns, and monsters, such as Frankenbear and Grizzula. But will Papa Bear learn the hard way that one bear’s fun is another bear’s nightmare? Boo! BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE BIG SPELLING BEE HarperCollins, 2007. World English Books available English Audio in Korea: Educa Korea. Sister Bear has made it to the school spelling bee! Papa Bear is very proud and excited to help her practice...and practice...and practice... But will all of this p-r-a-c-t-i-c-e take all of the f-u-n out of spelling for Sister? THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE TROUBLE WITH COMMERCIALS HarperCollins, 2007. World English Books available English Audio in Korea: Educa Korea. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. Brother and Sister Bear are not greedy children, but all the toys and candy on TV look so great! Mama Bear has to find a way to teach her cubs that they can’t believe everything they see ...before that pile of unused toys gets any bigger. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS LOSE A FRIEND HarperCollins, 2007. World English Books available English Audio in Korea: Educa Korea. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. Sister Bear loves taking care of her pet goldfish, Goldie. Sister feeds Goldie every morning and evening, cleans out her tank, and even gets her a beautiful fishbowl castle! But when Papa and Mama find Goldie floating belly-up in her tank, they worry about how Sister will feel. How will the Bear family cope with the loss of Goldie, the best goldfish in the world? THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ BIG BEDTIME BOOK HarperCollins, 2008. World English Books available Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. When Mama and Papa Bear go out for the night, Brother, Sister, and Honey aren’t too sad. Why? Because they have Mrs. Grizzle—the best babysitter and storyteller ever! In The Berenstain Bears’ Big Bedtime Book, the cubs and Mrs. Grizzle share six of their favorite original bedtime stories. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE BAD INFLUENCE HarperCollins, 2008. World English English Audio in Korea: Educa Korea. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. 13
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Sister Bear and her new friend, Miranda, make a lot of bad decisions—riding down Dead Bear’s Hill, eating Ben’s apples, running through Mizz McGrizz’s tulips. When Mama Bear finds out about these things, she wants Sister to stop playing with their new neighbor. But is it really all Miranda’s fault? THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ REALLY BIG PET SHOW HarperCollins, 2008. World English Books available English Audio in Korea: Educa Korea. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. Hooray! There’s going to be a pet show at the Bear Town Festival this year. The Bear family makes sure all their pets—Little Lady, Gracie, Swish, and their new bird, Keats—look and feel their best for the big day. Who will Mayor Honeypot give prize ribbons to? THE BERENSTAIN BEARS: SAFE AND SOUND! HarperCollins, 2009. World English Books available Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. Brother Bear and Sister Bear love to ride their skateboards. When their usual skating park closes, the only place left to ride is a neighborhood spot where helmets are not the fashion! Will Brother and Sister forget Mama’s advice about putting safety first? THE BERENSTAIN BEARS GO BACK TO SCHOOL HarperCollins, 2009. World English Books available On the first day of the school year, Brother and Sister Bear are nervous and excited. But with tons of new stuff to learn and explore, by the closing bell they can hardly wait for day two! There’s something for everyone in this quintessential back-to-school book from Stan, Jan, and Mike Berenstain. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS: SICK DAYS HarperCollins, 2009. World English Books available Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom Sister is home sick from school. Mama wants to take good care of her so she can get well quickly. It turns out that keeping Sister happy all day long is no small job! Soon both Sister and Mama are more than ready for a return to school. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS GO OUT TO EAT HarperCollins, 2009. World English Books available Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. Papa and the cubs take Mama to Bear Country Grill for a special treat! From getting to the restaurant until dessert time, the night is full of fun and adventure. With the Bears, nothing is boring—especially not a night out on the town! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ COMPUTER TROUBLE HarperCollins, 2010. World English Books available Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. When Papa brings home a computer, the whole family is excited. Soon Mama, Brother, Sister, and even Honey start spending all day every day staring at their own computers. It’s up to Papa to get the family off the computer and back into the real world! Includes internet safety rules!
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THE BERENSTAIN BEARS SAY PLEASE AND THANK YOU HarperCollins, 2011. World English Books available Mind Your Manners! The Berenstain Bears know that it is always best to be polite. Their good manners come in handy all the time: when fishing with Papa Bear, when making mud pies, when playing pirates with friends, and when putting on the school play. Even a run-in with the neighborhood bully is an opportunity to be polite! Read along as Brother and Sister and Honey Bear learn when to say “Let me help,” “You’re welcome,” “Excuse me,” “I’m sorry,” “How are you?” “Nice to meet you,” and, of course, “Please” and “Thank you.” THE BERENSTAIN BEARS COME CLEAN FOR SCHOOL HarperCollins, 2011. World English Books available Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom Germs are everywhere! With everyone coughing and spluttering around them, Brother and Sister learn an important lesson about how to stop germs and colds from spreading. Now they just have to teach Papa! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE NUTCRACKER HarperCollins, 2011. World English Books available It’s Christmas morning, and Santa has left the Berenstain Bears a special gift—a nutcracker! At first the cubs are more interested in their new video game, electronic toy, and Bearbie movie. But when they put the presents away and put their imaginations to use, the fun really starts. Join the Bears as they act out their own version of The Nutcracker! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS HarperCollins, 2012. North American Christmastime is here! The Bear family is visiting Grizzly Gramps and Gran for the special holiday. This year they’re going to celebrate the old-fashioned way! With no TV to watch or video games to play, the cubs enjoy learning all about Gran’s Christmas figurines, listening to Gramps’s player piano, and even cutting down their own tree. Decorating the house and singing merry Yuletide songs fills everyone with the holiday spirit. This is Christmas the way it was meant to be celebrated. Join the Berenstain Bears for a Christmas to remember. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS EASTER MAGIC Open Road, 2012. World English electronic only Books available Spring is here, the trees are budding, and everywhere in the countryside, nature is coming back to life. In Bear Country, the most magical time of the year isn’t Christmas or Halloween or Thanksgiving—it’s Easter! But for Brother Bear and Sister Bear, the only good kind of Easter egg is the kind that’s full of chocolate. This spellbinding Easter poem tells of the majesty of spring and the joys of rebirth, but doesn’t overlook the pleasures of delicious Easter treats. And as flowers bloom and animals come out to play, Brother and Sister learn a valuable Easter lesson: how to avoid a stomachache!
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THE BERENSTAIN BEARS: WE LOVE OUR MOM HarperCollins, 2012. North American Books available Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom With Mother’s Day only a week away, Brother and Sister Bear are looking for the perfect present for Mama. After all, Mama Bear is always there for her cubs! When Brother scrapes his knees, Mama is there with bear hugs and kisses. When Sister needs help with her homework, Mama always lends a helping paw. So what can the cubs possibly do to show their mom how much they love her? THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND MAMA FOR MAYOR! HarperCollins, 2012. North American Books available Make your way to the ballot box—Mama is running for mayor! There are lots of improvements to be made in Bear Country, and Mama has a plan. She’s going to fix the roads, pick up the trash, and replace the broken streetlights. But will she promise too much? The Berenstain Bears continue the tradition of bringing engaging stories to beginning readers in this diplomatic I Can Read. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ DINOSAUR DIG HarperCollins, 2012. North American Books available Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom When Brother and Sister visit the Bearsonian Museum, they luck out. A real dinosaur dig is taking place! What sort of fossils will they find? A Stegosaurus? A Spinosaurus? The mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex? Dig in with the Berenstain Bears and find out! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE TOOTH FAIRY HarperCollins, 2012. North American Books available Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom When Sister Bear notices that she has a loose tooth, she can’t wait for it to fall out so that the Tooth Fairy will come and leave a quarter under her pillow. But then Sister finds out that her best friend, Lizzy Bruin, got even more for the last tooth she lost! What is the Tooth Fairy thinking? Mama and Papa give her good advice while Sister waits for the Tooth Fairy’s next visit. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS GO GREEN HarperCollins, February 2013. North American Books available Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom The Berenstain Bears live in a wonderful place, filled with green grass, blue skies, and lots of furry friends. But, on a fishing trip at the creek, the Bear family discovers that the town dump has become overrun. It’s spilling garbage into the water! Can the Berenstain Bears find a pollution solution before their beloved county is filled with garbage? THE BERENSTAIN BEARS: WE LOVE OUR DAD! HarperCollins, April 2013. North American Books available Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom Papa Bear is the best dad that a cub could ask for. He’s always there to help the cubs bait their hooks while fishing, throw a ball to play catch, pull their sled to the top of Dead Bear Hill—he even carries his cubs on his shoulders when they’re just too tired! Yes, Papa Bear is one busy dad. So for Father’s Day, the cubs decide to do all of Papa Bear’s jobs for him—but will he let them?
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THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS HarperCollins, September 2013. North American Books available It’s the night before Christmas, and all through the tree house—the Berenstain Bears are ready to celebrate the holiday! The tree is decorated, the milk and cookies are set out for Santa, and the Bears are cozying up to read their favorite Christmas tale. Join the Bears as they celebrate the most magical night of the year. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ EASTER PARADE HarperCollins, January 2014. North American Books available Spring is here, the sun is shining, and the Berenstain Bears are getting ready for the Easter Parade! That is, everyone except Brother Bear, who just can’t seem to get in good spirits. What will bring a smile to Brother Bear’s face during this happy Easter celebration? THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ GRADUATION DAY HarperCollins, April 2014. North American Books available Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom Brother and Sister are finishing another school year, and Bear Country School is holding a graduation ceremony for the whole school. This year Brother and Sister will get to wear a cap and gown-and get a diploma. But what about Honey Bear? Will she be able to get into the act? Read along as the Berenstain Bears learn the true meaning of the end of the school year. A perfect gift for graduates of all ages! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ VALENTINE LOVE BUG HarperCollins, August 2014. North American Books available When Sister Bear is chosen as the flower girl at a Valentine’s Day wedding, she is over-the-moon with excitement. But when she starts to get carried away planning all the dresses, flowers, cake, and more, things begin to go awry… WHEN I GROW UP HarperCollins, September 2015. North American Books available Come along with Brother and Sister Bear as their friend Professor Actual Factual takes them on a Bear Country job tour. From firefighter to artist and farmer to astronaut—there are so many careers to explore! HOSPITAL FRIENDS HarperCollins, April 2015. North American Books available The Berenstain Bears take a trip to the hospital and discover that it’s such a busy place! There are doctors, nurses, patients—and lots to learn about how to be healthy. Brother and Sister Bear see all the amazing things that happen in a hospital and make new friends along the way! All of the author’s royalties are being contributed to the Stan & Jan Berenstain Healthy Kids Foundation, a charitable organization devoted to children’s health issues. UNDER THE SEA HarperCollins, April 2016. North American Books available The Berenstain Bears discover what is living beneath the briny blue waves. Come along as they discover new plants and animals and share a family adventure they’ll never forget! There are so many sights to see under the sea! 17
THE BERENSTAIN BEARS PIRATE ADVENTURE HarperCollins, August 2016. North American Books available Hoist the sails and run up the Jolly Roger! Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear embark on a high seas adventure full of cannonballs, scallywags, and—of course—treasure! X marks the spot for Captain Cub, Brown Bear the Pirate, and Honey Bones on the isle of their imagination! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS VISIT THE FIREHOUSE HarperCollins, June 2016. North American Books available Ding, ding, ding! With an alarm bell, a sliding pole, and three big trucks, the firehouse is an exciting place to visit. Come along as the Berenstain Bears meet everyday heroes—firefighters! Young readers will love learning all about what it takes to save the day in this 8x8 picture book.
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LIFT-THE-FLAP BOOKS There’s a secret on every page in these delightful picture books. Lift the flap to discover what surprises are in store! Full-color illustrated. Ages 3+.
__________________________________________________________________ IN BIG BEAR CITY, LIFT-AND-PEEK BOOK Random House, 1996. World English Books available Beneath the sturdy lift-and-peek flaps are all kinds of surprises the Bear family encounters on their visit to the big city—from Madame Bearsaud’s Wax Museum to the Burger Bear restaurant. At the end of their fantastic adventure, the tuckered-out Bears are happy to get back on the train and head home to Bear Country. Age 2+ YIKE! YIKE! WHERE’S MY TRIKE?, LIFT-AND-PEEK BOOK Random House, 1996. World English Books available Every time Sister Bear thinks she’s found her mislaid tricycle, it turns out to be something else. First it’s Papa’s wheelbarrow, then it’s Brother’s bike, a tandem bike, Cousin Fred’s scooter—until finally she finds the lost trike. Guess where? Right under the tree where she parked it! Toddlers will enjoy peeking through the die-cut holes as they help Sister Bear track down her favorite set of wheels. Age 2+ HOME SWEET TREE, GREAT BIG FLAP BOOK Random House, 1997. World English Books available Kids will love stepping into the home of the first family of Bears and exploring the many rooms where they live, work, sleep, and play. Peek into Papa Bear’s root cellar, discover all the fun “stuff” in Mama Bear’s attic, and take a romp through Brother and Sister Bear’s room. With over fifty fun flaps to lift, there’s a lot to look for while learning what really lies beneath the dust ruffles and in the crannies of the Berenstain Bear’s treehouse. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS TRIM THE TREE HarperCollins, 2007. World English Books available Christmas is just around the corner, and everyone in the Bear family wants to help decorate the tree! Includes thirteen flaps that open to reveal hidden holiday surprises. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ VALENTINE PARTY HarperCollins, 2008. World English Books available Join the Berenstain Bears on their latest lift-the-flap adventure! It is Valentine’s Day at the Bear Country School, and Teacher Jane’s class is having a party! Join Sister Bear and her friends as they share lots of special messages. Who will get the most valentines? THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ BABY EASTER BUNNY HarperCollins, 2008. World English Books available Easter morning, the cubs find the best surprise of all in their Easter basket: a tiny baby bunny. When the Bear family goes on an Easter egg hunt, the bunny has an idea of its own. It wants to find other Easter babies! Join Brother, Sister, and the baby Easter bunny as they explore flower patches, leafy bushes, and even Farmer Ben’s chicken coop in search of spring babies. Flaps on each page open to reveal a different animal family hiding underneath!
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THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE HAUNTED HOUSE HarperCollins, 2010. World English Books available Gracie the kitten has gone missing. Did she go inside the haunted house on top of Spook Hill? Brother and Sister gather up their courage to find out. They had best beware! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ WINTER WONDERLAND HarperCollins, 2011. World English Books available On a snowy day, Bear Country becomes a winter wonderland. There are almost too many fun things for a couple of cubs to do! Brother and Sister Bear go ice-skating, sledding, skiing, and more—but what Brother Bear really wants to do is have a snowball fight! Join the Berenstains as they enjoy a wonderful winter’s day! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ THANKSGIVING ALL AROUND HarperCollins, August 2014. North American Books available It’s Thanksgiving time in Bear Country: a perfect time for the Bear family to go for a stroll and enjoy the sights of the season: bright fall foliage, ripe red apples, pumpkins and, of course, a fine fat turkey. Thanksgiving really is all around! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS GET READY FOR SCHOOL HarperCollins, 2015. North American Books available Brother and Sister Bear get ready for school in this exciting new lift-the-flap storybook. Young readers will love helping the Bears find their backpacks, books, and pencils all in time to catch the bus. Share in the hustle and bustle with the classic New York Times bestselling Berenstain Bears family!
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OTHER INTERACTIVE BOOKS __________________________________________________________________ THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ MAGIC PICTURE RIDDLE BOOK (out of print) Random House, 1985. North American Learning is fun with The Berenstain Bears! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS: BUNNY HOP, COLORING BOOK (out of print) Random House, 2000. North American It’s springtime in Bear Country, and Spring fever’s hitting bears and bunnies alike! Kids will jump for joy when they get their hands and crayons on this coloring book, filled with more than sixty big, bold pictures that take the Bear family hopping all over Bear Country and beyond! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS: SPRING FLING, COLORING BOOK (out of print) Random House, 2000. North American It’s springtime, and bears and baby animals are blooming and busting out all over when the Bear family visits a local farm. The simple, fun pictures offer a wide variety of coloring fun that kids won’t be able to resist. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS IN THE SPOOKY FUN HOUSE GT Publishing, 1997. North American (out of print) When the Bear family visits the haunted house, Papa discovers that sometimes it’s the biggest bear who gets the biggest scare! The book is popping with fun for the entire family THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ WELCOME TO BEAR COUNTRY GT Publishing, 1996. North American (out of print) Welcome to Bear Country in a fun pop-out format!
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JELLY BEAN BOOKS These delightful picture books will teach even the youngest Berenstain fans some valuable lessons about manners and good behavior. Ages 3+.
__________________________________________________________________ THE BERENSTAIN BEARS GET THE DON’T HAFTAS Random House, 1998. World English Books available “I don’t hafta,” (I don’t have to) Sister insists when Mama asks her if she has to go to the bathroom before a long trip. “I don’t hafta,” Sister repeats as Mama checks and double-checks before they set out. But what do you think Sister says once they’re on their way? You guessed it: “I HAFTA!” (I have to) THE BERENSTAIN BEARS GET THE SCREAMIES Random House, 1998. World English Books available Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom After promising Mama that they will not get the screamies when she takes them for a day at the mall, the cubs get them anyway. But Mama has the cure: she throws her own 100% genuine screaming fit, Mama-style, and that teaches ‘em! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS GET THE NOISIES Random House, 1999. World English Books available RUM-TUM-TUM goes Brother on the horn. TAN-TA-RAH goes Sister on the horn. CRASH! go the blocks. And SLAM! goes the door. The noises just keep getting noisier and noisier—and poor Mama feels a headache coming on. But Papa Bear may have the perfect cure for all that noise. You guessed it: the biggest noise of all—QUIET!!!! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS GET THE SCAREDIES Random House, 1999. World English Books available Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom Gnarled tree branches; a mouse; strangely shaped shadows; the dark at the top of the stairs. Everybody’s afraid of something, but that doesn’t make you a scare-dy bear. It just makes you normal. That’s the lesson in this ultra-simple picture book that exposes common fears to light—and shoos them away! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS GET THE TWITCHIES Random House, 2000. World English Brother Bear gets an attack of the “twitchies”, annoying Mother and Father Bear.
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THE BERENSTAIN BEARS GET THE GROUCHIES Random House, 2012. World English Books available When the Bear family gets a case of the grumps, what can make them smile again?
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FIRST TIME BOOKS Discover The Bear Essentials—there’s a first time for everything! Whether it’s Valentine’s Day, a trip to the dentist, Halloween, or a homework dilemma, The Berenstain family shares your experiences. Make the First Time Books an essential part of your life, and the lessons and fun will never end. Full color, illustrated. Ages 4+.
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THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ NEW BABY Random House, 1974. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Complex Chinese: Life Tree. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. *Over four million copies sold! *Publishers Weekly All-Time Bestsellers List! This brightly illustrated story tells of a youngster’s happy acceptance of a new addition to the family and how Mama and Papa Bear assist him with the adjustment. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS GO TO SCHOOL Random House, 1978. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Complex Chinese: Life Tree. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. *3,700,000 copies sold! *A USA Today Bestseller! *Publishers Weekly All-Time Bestsellers List! Sister Bear conquers her fear of starting kindergarten. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE SITTER Random House, 1981. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Complex Chinese: Life Tree. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. *2,200,000 copies sold! *The Child Study Association Children’s Book of the Year! *Publishers Weekly All-Time Bestsellers List! Left with a babysitter for the first time, Brother and Sister Bear are certain they won’t like her. But with her bag of tricks and comforting way of tucking them in, Mrs. Grizzle wins them over.
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THE BERENSTAIN BEARS GO TO THE DOCTOR Random House, 1981. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Complex Chinese: Life Tree. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. *2,800,000 copies sold! *The Child Study Association Children’s Book of the Year! *International Reading Association Children’s Choices Award! *Publishers Weekly All-Time Bestsellers List! It’s time for a routine check-up with Dr. Gert Grizzly. Sister Bear is brave about her booster shot, and Brother Bear is fine, but—achoo!—is that Papa Bear sneezing? THE BERENSTAIN BEARS MOVING DAY Random House, 1982. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Complex Chinese: Life Tree. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. *2,200,000 copies sold! *The Child Study Association Children’s Book of the Year! *Publishers Weekly All-Time Bestsellers List! This is the story of the Bear family’s move to their now-famous tree house in Bear Country. Would Brother Bear like it? Would he find new friends? He wasn’t sure until he got there. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS VISIT THE DENTIST Random House, 1982. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. *3,200,000 copies sold! *The Child Study Association Children’s Book of the Year! *International Reading Association Children’s Choices Award! *Philadelphia Children’s Reading Round Table Honor Book! *Publishers Weekly All-Time Bestsellers List! Sister Bear watches Dr. Bearson fill Brother Bear’s small cavity. Then it’s her turn in the chair to have a dangling baby tooth removed. An entertaining story for preschoolers of a cheerful and informative visit to a dentist. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS GET IN A FIGHT Random House, 1982. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Complex Chinese: Life Tree Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. *2,600,000 copies sold. *Ohio Library Association Teachers of English & Ira Buckeye Award! *International Reading Association Children’s Choices Award! *Publishers Weekly All-Time Bestsellers List! The usually compatible Brother and Sister Bear are fighting—all day long! Mama Bear helps them realize that everyone argues once in a while, even with loved ones. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS GO TO CAMP Random House, 1982. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. *2,200,000 copies sold! 24
*International Reading Association Children’s Choices Award! *Philadelphia Children’s Reading Round Table Honor Book! *Publishers Weekly All-Time Bestsellers List! Though Grizzly Bob’s Day Camp looks exciting, Brother and Sister Bear are apprehensive. But after spending a few days trying things out, they discover they can have fun. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS IN THE DARK Random House, 1982. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. *2,800,000 copies sold! *Colorado Children’s Choice Book Award Nomination! *International Reading Association Children’s Choices Award! *Philadelphia Children’s Reading Round Table Honor Book! After a scary bedtime story, Sister Bear is too frightened of the dark to shut her eyes. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ STORYBOOK TREEHOUSE Random House, 1982. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Four stories in one big volume! Find out about Mama Bear’s Trunk, Sister Bear’s Collection, Brother Bear’s Model Plane, and Papa Bear’s First Love (hint: it’s sweet and made by bees) in this special edition. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE MESSY ROOM Random House, 1983. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. *Arizona Children’s Choice Book Award Nomination! *Arizona Young Readers Award! *International Reading Association Children’s Choices Award! *Ohio Library Association Teachers of English & Ira Buckeye Award! *Publishers Weekly All-Time Bestsellers List! *New York Times Bestseller! The room shared by Brother and Sister is a mess because the cubs argue over who should neaten up instead of working together. Sure to make toddlers smile while they absorb an implied lesson. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE TRUTH Random House, 1983. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Complex Chinese: Life Tree. Romanian: Art Group. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. *3,500,000 copies sold! *International Reading Association Children’s Choices Award! *Philadelphia Children’s Reading Round Table Honor Book! *Publishers Weekly All-Time Bestsellers List! When Brother and Sister Bear accidentally break Mama’s favorite lamp, their little lie grows bigger and bigger, until Papa Bear helps them find the words that set everything right again.
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THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ TROUBLE WITH MONEY Random House, 1983. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. *Publishers Weekly All-Time Bestsellers List! To earn coins for the Astro Bear video game, Brother and Sister Bear find ways to work for money. How they find the middle ground between being spendthrifts and little misers makes for a funny, realistic story. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND MAMA’S NEW JOB Random House, 1984. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Complex Chinese: Life Tree Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. *1,400,000 copies sold! *Publishers Weekly All-Time Bestsellers List! When Mama turns her quilt-making hobby into a business, the Bear family worries that she won’t have time for them. But as everyone pitches in to help her, they realize that things aren’t so different after all—and they’re prouder of Mama than ever! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND TOO MUCH TV Random House, 1984. World English Books available Complex Chinese: Life Tree. English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. *3,800,000 copies sold! *Philadelphia Children’s Reading Round Table Honor Book! *Publishers Weekly All-Time Bestsellers List! When Mama Bear decides her family spends too much time in front of the TV, she bans it for a week. Then the Bear family finds other ways to have fun and keep busy, so they watch less when TV is allowed again—and they don’t even miss it. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS MEET SANTA BEAR Random House, 1984. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. *2,300,000 copies sold! *Philadelphia Children’s Reading Round Table Honor Book! *Publishers Weekly All-Time Bestsellers List! How can Santa’s sleigh land when there’s no snow on the ground? How can he possibly fit down all those skinny-minny little chimneys? And how come every mall has a different Santa? These are just some of the highly delicate issues handled in this classic First Time Book that’s back in print with a cheery new cover for a new generation of Bear fans. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND TOO MUCH JUNK FOOD Random House, 1985. World English Books available Complex Chinese: Life Tree. English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. *Over four million copies sold! *Publishers Weekly All-Time Bestsellers List! *New York Times Bestseller! 26
Mama Bear lays down the law when she notices that Papa and the cubs are getting too chubby. With the help of Dr. Grizzly’s slide show on how the body works, the Bear family makes a healthful adjustment in their diet and fitness habits. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS FORGET THEIR MANNERS Random House, 1985. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Romanian: Art Group. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. *3,700,000 copies sold! *Publishers Weekly All-Time Bestsellers List! When Mama Bear’s efforts to improve her family’s manners are unsuccessful, she devises a Politeness Plan—a chart listing a chore as a penalty for each act of rudeness. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS LEARN ABOUT STRANGERS Random House, 1985. World English Books available Complex Chinese: Life Tree. English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. *3,800,000 copies sold! *Philadelphia Children’s Reading Round Table Honor Book! *Publishers Weekly All-Time Bestsellers List! When Papa Bear tells the cubs why they should never talk to strangers, Sister begins to view all strangers as evil until Mama brings some common sense to the problem. The Bears’ rules for safe conduct among strangers are listed on the last pages, including a rule about the privacy of a bear’s body. A good book to start awareness in young children. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE WEEK AT GRANDMA’S Random House, 1986. World English Books available Complex Chinese: Life Tree. English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. *2,200,000 copies sold! *Publishers Weekly All-Time Bestsellers List! Brother and Sister worry about spending a week at Gran and Gramp’s house. By the end of the visit they’ve learned a lot from their lively grandparents—and the older bears have discovered how wonderful it is to be grandparents. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND TOO MUCH BIRTHDAY Random House, 1986. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. *2,200,000 copies sold! *Publishers Weekly All-Time Bestsellers List! Is there such a thing as too much birthday? Poor Sister is overwhelmed by her big, noisy sixthbirthday party. Her sympathetic parents help her realize the true importance of having a birthday in this humorous exercise in moderation for cubs—and parents.
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THE BERENSTAIN BEARS GET STAGE FRIGHT Random House, 1986. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. *1,200, 000 copies sold! *Publishers Weekly All-Time Bestsellers List! Given the lead role in the school play, Sister Bear is sure she’ll forget her lines. Despite Brother’s teasing, she follows Mama’s advice and practices until she’s perfect. On the night of the performance, it’s Brother who ends up with stage fright and who is rescued by his sympathetic sister. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS: NO GIRLS ALLOWED Random House, 1986. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Complex Chinese: Life Tree Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. *2,500,000 copies sold! *International Reading Association Children’s Choices Award! *Publishers Weekly All-Time Bestsellers List! Sister Bear can run faster, climb higher, and hit a ball farther than the boys, and she gloats over it. So Brother Bear and his friends build a clubhouse for boys only, and Sister is hopping mad! She plans a honey of a revenge in this funny and thoughtful book. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE BAD HABIT Random House, 1987. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Complex Chinese: Life Tree Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. *1,500,000 copies sold! *Publishers Weekly All-Time Bestsellers List! With help from Mama and Papa (who get a little advice from Grizzly Gran), Sister Bear learns to stop her nervous nail biting before it turns into a bad habit. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE TROUBLE WITH FRIENDS Random House, 1987. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. *2,200,000 copies sold! *Publishers Weekly All-Time Bestsellers List! The new cub in the neighborhood, Lizzy Bruin, is the same age as Sister Bear—and she’s also just as bossy. After a fight threatens their budding friendship, both cubs learn that you can’t always have your own way if you want to have friends. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS GO OUT FOR THE TEAM Random House, 1987. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. *Over two million copies sold! *Philadelphia Children’s Reading Round Table Honor Book! *Publishers Weekly All-Time Bestsellers List!
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When backyard sluggers Brother and Sister join the Bear Country Cub League, they get real uniforms and play on a baseball field. They also have pressure to win and competition from the other cubs. But it’s Mama’s advice that helps them prepare sensibly for team sports. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ TROUBLE AT SCHOOL Random House, 1987. World English Books available Complex Chinese: Life Tree. English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. *1,700,000 copies sold! *Publishers Weekly All-Time Bestsellers List! While out of school for a few days with a cold, Brother Bear ignores his make-up work. And when he returns to class, he discovers the consequences of neglecting his responsibilities: he fails his division test. Grizzly Gramps helps Brother learn that it’s never too late to correct a mistake. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE BAD DREAM Random House, 1988. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. *Over two million copies sold! *Publishers Weekly All-Time Bestsellers List! After watching a scary movie, both Brother and Sister Bear are troubled by nightmares until Mama and Papa explain what causes bad dreams. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE DOUBLE DARE Random House, 1988. World English Books available Complex Chinese: Life Tree. English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. *1,500,000 copies sold! *Publishers Weekly All-Time Bestsellers List! Too-Tall Grizzly and his gang dare Brother to steal a watermelon from Farmer Ben’s patch, and when the gang runs away, Brother is caught. Fortunately, Farmer Ben is a good neighbor, and offers Brother advice about standing up for what is right. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS GET THE GIMMIES Random House, 1988. World English Books available Complex Chinese: Life Tree. English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. *2,500,000 copies sold! *Publishers Weekly All-Time Bestsellers List! Brother and Sister Bear want everything in sight, and they throw tantrums when they don’t get what they want. Wisely Mama and Papa deal with this childhood malady by teaching the cubs about the family budget and the importance of appreciating all that they have already. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE IN-CROWD Random House, 1989. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. *1,400,000 copies sold! *Publishers Weekly All-Time Bestsellers List! Queenie McBear, the bossy new she-cub in town, tries to take over by putting other cubs down. But she’s in for a lesson when Sister Bear decides not to give in to Queenie’s peer pressure tactics. 29
THE BERENSTAIN BEARS TOO MUCH VACATION Random House, 1989. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. *1,600,000 copies sold! *Publishers Weekly All-Time Bestsellers List! The family getaway is a disaster: the cabin’s roof leaks, the lake is muddy, and the mosquitoes are ravenous. But when the bears return home and develop their snapshots, they laugh and laugh, fully enjoying the worst vacation they’ve ever had! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS TRICK OR TREAT Random House, 1989. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. *Over two million copies sold! *31 weeks on the USA Today bestseller list! *Publishers Weekly All-Time Bestsellers List! As Brother and Sister Bear don their costumes to go trick-or-treating by themselves for the first time, they plan to avoid Miz McGrizz’s spooky home. But during their Halloween outing, the cubs discover that appearances can be deceiving. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS PRIZE PUMPKIN Random House, 1990. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. *Publishers Weekly All-Time Bestsellers List! The Bear family might not win the blue ribbon for their entry in the pumpkin contest during the annual Bear Country Thanksgiving Festival, but they do gain a new appreciation of the true spirit of the holiday and all they have to be thankful for. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE SLUMBER PARTY Random House, 1990. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. *1,450,000 copies sold! *Publishers Weekly All-Time Bestsellers List! Sister Bear’s first slumber party at Lizzy Bruin’s gets out of hand with pillow fighting and soda squirting—and then Brother Bear and Cousin Freddy show up. Lizzy’s parents have no choice but to end the party, and Brother and Sister receive a valuable lesson in behaving away from home. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS TROUBLE WITH PETS Random House, 1990. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. *1,200,000 copies sold! *Publishers Weekly All-Time Bestsellers List! Brother and Sister learn that their new puppy requires a lot of attention. Yet they find that the work is well worth it when they consider all the love and affection they receive from their wonderful pet. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS DON’T POLLUTE (ANYMORE) Random House, 1991. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. *Over one million copies sold! 30
*Philadelphia Children’s Reading Round Table Honor Book! *Publishers Weekly All-Time Bestsellers List! When careless citizens pose a threat to Bear Country’s environment, Brother and Sister Bear form the Earthsavers Club. Their spirited ecological efforts deliver a timely message about the urgent need to mend our polluting and wasteful ways. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS TROUBLE WITH GROWNUPS Random House, 1992. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. Brother and Sister Bear’s parents a lways seem to be nagging them about something, so the cubs decide to show how their parents annoy them by creating a play entitled “The Trouble with Grownups.” Then Mama and Papa put on their own role-reversal skit, and everyone winds up learning something about themselves. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND TOO MUCH PRESSURE Random House, 1993. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. The Berenstain Bears take a close-up look at the effects of stress and hectic schedules on their lives and explain how to balance responsibilities, interests, talents, and available time to allow time for family fun, chores, and sharing. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE BULLY Random House, 1994. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. *A USA Today Bestseller! When Brother Bear sets out to teach a lesson to the bully who beat up his sister, he is dismayed to discover that the bully, Tuffy, is a little girl and cannot bring himself to fight her. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS NEW NEIGHBORS Random House, 1994. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. *A USA Today Bestseller! A new family moves in across the street from the Berenstain Bears. It’s the Panda Bears, and Papa Bear is a little bent out of shape because they’re...different. But nothing stops Brother and Sister from making friends with the new cubs. When the adults follow suit, they all learn a valuable lesson in acceptance and the dangers of bigotry. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER (PREVIOUSLY TITLED THE BERENSTAIN BEARS GET JEALOUS) Random House, 1995. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Sister can’t believe the gift Brother gets for his birthday—it’s the biggest, shiniest three-speed bike she’s ever seen! She may not be big enough to reach the pedals, but she wants that bike! The evils of jealousy become clear in a nightmare in which a green-eyed monster convinces Sister to prove that she can ride the bike. But look out! Sister—and the bike—are headed for trouble.
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THE BERENSTAIN BEARS TOO MUCH TEASING Random House, 1995. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. Brother Bear is a master at teasing—until the tables are turned and he’s the one being heckled for being the principal’s pet. And when Brother finally understands that teasing isn’t just mean, it’s also dangerous, he actually decides to stick up for the new kid at school. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS COUNT THEIR BLESSINGS Random House, 1995. World English Books available Complex Chinese: Life Tree. English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. *A USA Today Bestseller! Mama Bear is tired of hearing how many Bearbie dolls Lizzy Bruin has and how many Game Bear video games Cousin Freddy just got. During a thunderstorm, Mama gets her cubs to realize that love and a good home are much more valuable than material possessions. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE HOMEWORK HASSLE Random House, 1997. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. Mama and Papa Bear are stunned when they receive a letter from Brother Bear’s teacher. Even though Brother Bear sits down diligently every night with an open notebook, he has not been completing his homework assignments. After taking a closer look, Mama and Papa realize that there’s a whole lot of competition going on for Brother’s attention. He’s watching TV, listening to his boom box, talking on the cell phone, and playing a video game. Join in the fun and learning as the subject of multimedia distraction is tackled with wit, wisdom, and aplomb. BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE BLAME GAME Random House, 1997. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. Who’s to blame? That’s what everyone always wants to know. But the kernal of wisdom at the heart of this latest First Time Book is who really cares? Because—let’s face it—there’s always enough blame to go around. What matters is how we work together to fix the problem. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS GET THEIR KICKS Random House, 1998. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. When Papa learns the cubs are going out for soccer, he’s confounded. Whoever heard of a game where you can’t even pick up the ball? Yes, Papa’s an old-fashioned bat-and-ball-and-mitt sort of bear...until the cubs drag him kicking and screaming into the new generation and teach him the singular pleasures of that black-and-white ball. With their usual perceptive insights, the Berenstains also deal with issues like team - work, practice, and boys and girls playing together.
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THE BERENSTAIN BEARS LEND A HELPING HAND Random House, 1998. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. When Mama concludes that there’s too much “Me, me, me!” in Brother and Sister’s behavior, she encourages them to help elderly Widow McGrizz deal with her full and messy attic. While the cubs are resistant at first, they soon find that there are rewards in giving a helping hand to those less fortunate. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS MAD, MAD, MAD TOY CRAZE Random House, 1999. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. The peace and calm of life in Bear Country is disrupted by the arrival of Bearie Bubbies. The cubs will do anything to get their hands on these adorable, collectible little toys. As the fad gathers momentum, the cubs—not to mention Mama and Papa—start to feel the strain as they resort to desperate measures trying to get their paws on as many Beary Bubbies they can. With their usual folk wisdom and keen insight, Stan and Jan have tackled a subject that’s near and dear to today’s kids and parents alike. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS THINK OF THOSE IN NEED Random House, 1999. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. Stuff in the closets, stuff in the drawers, stuff in the attic—too much stuff everywhere! Mama Bear convinces the family that cleaning out the house can not only simplify their cluttered lives, but also benefit those who are in need! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE BIG QUESTION Random House, 1999. World English English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. When Sister Bear asks her mother about God, Mama tries to explain.
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THE BIRDS, THE BEES AND THE BERENSTAIN BEARS Random House, 2000. World English Books available What happens when Sister Bear noticies that Mama’s lap is shrinking? No, it’s not that Mama is eating too much salmon and honey comb. Mama is going to have a baby! With a little help from Mama and Dr. Gert, Sister learns about the birds and the bees ... and sonograms, too! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS BABY MAKES FIVE Random House, 2000. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom What fun! What excitement! What a nuisance. At least that’s the way Sister Bear feels. If it isn’t being fed, burped, or diapered, it’s being dandled, cuddled, or kitchy-kitchy-kooed. Yes, Sister’s pretty fed up with the fuss everyone’s making over the new baby. Even the dolls make her angry, because they remind her of the baby. Then Sister gets a special homework assignment and, with a little help from wise old Mama, comes to believe that this new baby might just be a nifty addition to the Bear clan.
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THE BERENSTAIN BEARS THE BIG BLOOPER Random House, 2000. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. Sister Bear is over at Lizzy Bruin’s house watching Trouble at Big Bear High—a big-cubs’ video that they probably shouldn’t even be looking at—in which two teen bears are having an argument. When one of them gets really really angry, he says a certain word. It’s a word Sister has never heard before. At dinner that night Sister tries out this brand-new, stronger-sounding word. When Mama Bear recovers her senses, she has to explain to Sister all about a certain kind of word. It’s the kind of word that nobody, not even adults and certainly not cubs, should use at any time, no matter how upset or angry they are. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS DOLLARS AND SENSE Random House, 2001. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Brother and Sister Bear know some things about money. They know that money can be used to buy things like baseball cards, ice cream, candy, and balloons. What they don’t know is how to manage their allowances. Then Mama comes up with a terrific idea to help them learn the value of money and how to save it—a checkbook! A series of tear-out checks is included in the book so that kids can use them at home just like the cubs do in Bear Country. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE EXCUSE NOTE Random House, 2001. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. As far as Sister Bear is concerned, there’s a whole lot to like about school—her classmates, her teacher, and even the schoolwork. If it weren’t for gym class, things would be perfect. All those jumping jacks and deep knee bends make Sister hot, sweaty, and sore. But when a slight twist of fate gives her the chance to sit on the sidelines, will Sister stretch the truth instead of her arms? THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND REPORT CARD TROUBLE Random House, 2002. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. It’s report card day at Bear County School–a day Brother Bear has been dreading. He’s received horrible marks in all of his classes, except gym. If only his grades were based on how many strikeouts he’s pitched or soccer balls he’s stopped and not on fractions and vocabulary. There’s not a doubt in his mind that Papa will explode when he sees Brother’s report card. The only question is: will he lower the boom on Brother’s extracurricular activities too? THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE REAL EASTER EGG Random House, 2002. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom *26 weeks on the USA Today Bestseller list! Sister Bear sure likes to celebrate holidays. With Thanksgiving, you get turkey and all the trimmings. Christmastime brings presents galore. And Valentine’s Day—well, who wouldn’t like to receive 23 valentines? Especially when some of them are sealed with a kiss! With visions of chocolate bunnies and jellybeans dancing in her head, it’s no wonder why Sister can’t wait for Easter and the Giant Beartown Easter Egg Hunt. Mama Bear worries though. Is the true meaning of Easter getting lost in the hunt? Or will the miracle of spring help Sister Bear find a whole new appreciation for the season? 34
THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ FUNNY VALENTINE Random House, 2002. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. *A USA Today Bestseller! *New York Times Bestseller. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and Sister Bear has big plans to get the attention of Herbie Cubbison, the cutest cub in class. And she’s going to let that no-good nuisance, Billy Grizzwold, know exactly how she feels about him and his never-ending pranks. But when Sister receives an extra-special valentine, she might just have to rethink her planned Valentine’s Day surprise. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE PAPA’S DAY SURPRISE Random House, 2002. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. “Father’s Day is nothing but a greeting card holiday,” is what Papa says. If that’s the way Papa feels, then his family just won’t celebrate this year. But, as the big day rolls around, and there’s no card, no gift, and no breakfast in bed, Papa’s spirits sink lower and lower. That’s when the cubs spring on him their wonderful Papa’s Day surprise! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE MAMA’S DAY SURPRISE Random House, 2002. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Sejong Book Center. Mother’s Day is coming, and Mama Bear knows that Papa and the cubs are going to surprise her. She also knows that Mother’s Day in the tree house is going to be one big, messy success that she’ll have to clean up. But maybe, just maybe, Papa and the cubs have cooked up a really big surprise for Mama this year! Featuring greeting card gatefold.
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FIRST TIME DO IT! BOOKS Make and do with the Berenstain Bears! These exciting First Time books all include a Do It! section to expand the lesson and add to the fun! Full color, illustrated. Ages 4+.
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COOK IT! Random House, 1996. World English Books available Papa Bear and the cubs set out to make breakfast for Mama. The Do It! section includes activities for parents to help children prepare a special breakfast. DRAW IT! Random House, 1996. World English Books available When an artist comes to Bear Country School, Brother and Sister learn to draw just about everything in sight! They also learn that drawing is a function of seeing and analyzing what you see, and that “talent” is where you find it. Every child can be an artist with this book’s Do-It! section, which shows how to draw the Bears and other great stuff from Bear Country. FLY IT! Random House, 1996. World English Books available At Bear Country Airport, Papa uses a balloon to demonstrate how a jet plane works. Soon Brother, Sister, and their friends begin designing and making their own models. The aerodynamic craze leads ultimately to Bear Country balloon-powered tournament and flying circus! The Do-It! section explains how to construct and fly all sorts of balloon-powered jetcraft. GROW IT! Random House, 1996. World English Books available Inspired by their neighbor Farmer Ben, Brother and Sister decide—with Mama’s help—to plant seeds, cuttings, and tubers. The Do-It! section includes instructions for the propagation of numerous food plants in water and/or soil, plus some simple plant science.
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FIRST TIME READERS Read along with the Berenstain Bears! The First Time Readers feature simple words and rhyme schemes to assist even the most reluctant young readers. Full-color, illustrated. Ages 4+.
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THE DAY OF THE DINOSAUR Random House, 1987. World English Books available *1,400,000 copies sold! *Philadelphia Children’s Reading Round Table Honor Book! *Publishers Weekly All-Time Bestsellers List! This rhyming, light-hearted, informative presentation of dinosaurs in rhyme includes pronunciation labels for Brontosaurus, Tyrannosaurus rex, and more. (Illustrated by Michael Berenstain. Not a Berenstain Bears title.) THE BERENSTAIN KIDS: I LOVE COLORS Random House, 1987. World English Books available Two youngsters describe things that are red, blue, yellow, orange, beige, pink, and other colors. (Illustrated by Michael Berenstain. Not a Berenstain Bears title.) AFTER THE DINOSAURS Random House, 1988. World English Books available *Philadelphia Children’s Reading Round Table Honor Book! Rhyming text and illustrations present a broad range of prehistoric mammals, from the ratlike Triconodon to the spectacular Woolly Mammoth. (Illustrated by Michael Berenstain. Not a Berenstain Bears title.)
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BEGINNER BOOKS Illustrated in full color, and written in rollicking rhyme, children will learn important lessons – and reading skills – along with the Berenstain Bears! Ages 4+.
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THE BEARS’ CHRISTMAS Random House, 1970. World English Books available There’s a whole lot to learn one Christmas morning in Bear Country when Papa Bear teaches his son a thing or two about skiing, skating, and sledding. THE BEARS’ ALMANAC Random House, 1973. World English Books available *Philadelphia Children’s Reading Round Table Honor Book! ‘Almost everything small bears and kids need to know about almost everything.’ The further adventures of the Bear family also include information on holidays, weather, and the seasons.
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THE BEAR DETECTIVES Random House, 1975. World English Books available Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. Can the Bear Detectives find Farmer Ben’s missing pumpkin? With some misguided but always enthusiastic and well-meaning advice from Papa Bear, they’re hot on the trail of the pumpkin thief. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE MISSING DINOSAUR BONE Random House, 1980. World English Books available *Philadelphia Children’s Reading Round Table Honor Book! The Bear Detectives come to the aid of Dr. Bear at the Bear Museum. With less than an hour to spare, the cubs must find the missing dinosaur bone so that everyone can enjoy the dinosaur exhibit. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE DINOSAURS Random House, 1984. World English Books available Brother Bear’s interest in dinosaurs swells to the point where he is driving his whole family crazy. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS: THAT STUMP MUST GO! Random House, 2000. World English “That small stump hurt my toe! That small stump has got to go!” But Papa Bear’s troubles have just begun, because under the ground, that small stump has a great big root. Beginning readers will revel in Papa’s travails as he sets about attempting to remove that stump ...at any cost!
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FIRST TIME WORKBOOKS Berenstain Bears workbooks designed to help children practice important thinking, creative, and academic skills. Ages 5+.
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ACTIVITY BOOKS Activity books, nature guides, paper dolls, and more! Ages 2+, 3+, 4+.
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THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ BATH BOOK Random House, 1986. World English Books available Splish and Splash as the Berenstains take on bath time! The vinyl pages are safe for the tub. Ages 2+. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ COUNTING BOOK Random House, 1976. World English Learn to count with the Berenstain Bears in this full-color book! Ages 3+.
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THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ DINOSAUR COLORING ADVENTURE Harper Collins, 2005. World English A fun coloring book featuring everyone’s favorite Bear family! Ages 3+.
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PAPA’S PIZZA: A BERENSTAIN BEAR SNIFFY BOOK Random House, 1978. World English Books available Brother and Sister Bear help Papa Bear make a pizza. The reader can smell each ingredient by scratching the appropriate picture. Ages 4+. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ SCIENCE FAIR Random House, 1977. World English Books available *The Child Study Association Children’s Books of the Year! The Bears learn how things work and other easy science information presented in simple terms and lively pictures. Age 4+ THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ NATURE GUIDE Random House, 1984. World English Books available *Philadelphia Children’s Reading Round Table Honor Book! On a nature walk Papa Bear introduces animals, plants, and other beauties and wonders of the earth. Ages 4+. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ ACTIVITY BOOK Random House, 1979. World English Books available Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. A wonderful trip through bear country – games to play, things to make, mazes, recip es, stories, and lots, lots more. Ages 4+.
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THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ MAKE AND DO BOOK Random House, 1984. World English Books available Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom The Berenstain Bear’s Make and Do Book contains all kinds of fun craft ideas to make with several cut outs that are in the book. There’s a Dancing PaPa Bear; Bear Tree House; Lucky Bear Rings and lots more. Ages 4+. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ NEW CLOTHES, PUNCH-OUT BOOK Random House, 1997. World English Books available Clear the runway and get ready for high fashion, Bear Country style! Four sturdy, stand-up Berenstain Bears paper dolls model over 36 outfits in some of the trendiest new styles. Punch out the Bears, set up their bases, cut out their clothes, and find out what the fashionable bear is sporting this season. Ages 4+. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ BIG BOOK OF SCIENCE AND NATURE Dover, 2012. World English Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. Books available Discover fun facts about the natural world in the company of the Berenstain Bears and their friend, Professor Actual Factual, the foremost bear scientist of his time! This treasury of knowledge includes a complete almanac of the seasons and intriguing information about animals, plants, insects, and fish—plus fun for the whole family with simple science projects. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ PAPER DOLL BOOK Dover, 2012. World English Books available Create your own adventures with the lovable Berenstain Bears! This cuddly collection features six dolls—Mama and Papa Bear and two dolls each for Brother and Sister Bear—along with a playful wardrobe of clothes and accessories. Costumes include sportswear, swimwear, and pajamas, plus a play scene of the family clothes closet. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ STORYTIME TREASURY Dover, 2012. World English Books available Just in time for the 50th anniversary of the Berenstain Bears’ very first adventure, this collectible volume presents four easy-to-read tales of the famous family. The charmingly illustrated stories, recounted in verse, include: The Berenstain Bears Are a Family, a look inside the treehouse home to see how Mother, Father, Sister, and Brother work and play together The Berenstain Bears’ Four Seasons, which begins with spring buds that lead to a steamy summer, crisp autumn, and icy winter The Berenstain Bears at the Super-Duper Market, an expedition to a grocery store in search of everything from potatoes and peas to sweets and toys The Berenstain Bears Say Good Night, tracing a series of bedtime rituals—taking a bath, listening to a story, being tucked in
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THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ GIANT COLORING AND ACTIVITY BOOK Dover, 2013. World English Books available With over 260 pages of beartastic activities, this might be the biggest Berenstain collection ever! Kids can visit Bear Country with coloring pages about numbers, the alphabet, and the four seasons. Plus, there are dozens of fun-filled puzzles, including hidden pictures, mazes, word games, find-thedifferences, dot-to-dots, and much more. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS COUNT ON NUMBERS BOOK Dover, 2014. World English Books available Take a walk into town with the little Berenstain Bears and count the sights along the way! Start at the cozy tree house, where there’s one cloud in the sky and two cars on the road. Then count the four squirrels that tag along, the nine birthday presents, a fourteen-pancake breakfast, and other surprises. The fanciful full-page illustrations offer plenty of coloring fun. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS: A BEAR COUNTRY ALPHABET COLORING BOOK Dover, 2014. World English Books available Visit Bear Country in the company of Mama, Papa, Brother, and Sister Bear. During your trip, the lovable bears will guide you through an outdoor alphabet with full-page illustrations accompanying each of the ABCs. Start with Papa’s Axe, Bees that chase the Bears, and Clouds, a Cow, and Chickens—and end up with X-rays, Yo-yos, and a Zebra. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ CHRISTMAS COLORING AND ACTIVITY BOOK Dover, 2014. World English Books available Join Mama, Papa, Brother, and Sister Bear for the most fun-filled holiday of them all. Packed with over 250 pages of activities, this classic treasury is a giant gift bag of coloring pages, dot-to-dots, matching games, and more. Plus, kids can make their own gift tags, ornaments, and other delightful treasures! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ ALL YEAR LONG! COLORING BOOK (out of print) Dalmatian Press, 2011. North American Books available Big, fun coloring book celebrates the start of school, summer fun, the holiday season and everything in between! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS HUGS AND KISSES STICKER AND ACTIVITY BOOK Zondervan, December 2016. North American Books available Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Berenstain Bears with puzzles, activity pages, and more than 50 reusable stickers in The Berenstain Bears Hugs and Kisses Sticker and Activity Book. Featuring Papa, Mama, Brother, Sister, and Honey and the rest of the Bear Country gang, kids are sure to have loads of fun as they help Sister Bear through a maze to find her Valentine, solve word puzzles with Brother, color with Honey Bear, and a whole lot more! BEAR COUNTRY FUN STICKER AND ACTIVITY BOOK Zonderkidz, March 2016. North American Books available The Berenstain Bears come to life in The Berens tain Bears Bear Country Fun Sticker and Activity Book that fans are sure to love! Join the whole Bear family in creative and interactive fun with 32 pages of age-appropriate activities such as word finds, mazes, puzzles, coloring pages, and colorful reusable stickers that are sure to please. Features Mama, Papa, Brother, Sister, Honey, and their friends from Bear Country. 44
THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ HOLIDAY COOKBOOK: CUB-FRIENDLY COOKING WITH AN ADULT Zonderkidz, September 2016. North American Books available Be part of the fun and join Mama, Papa, Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear as they cook up holiday favorites and some unique eats for friends and family with the all-new Berenstain Bears Holiday Cookbook. Filled with traditional holiday favorites like Frosted Sugar Cookies, Pumpkin Pie, Hot Apple Cider Punch, Cranberry Stuffing, and some unique and fun recipes like Papa Bear’s PawLicking Good Chicken Wings, this kid-friendly cookbook will help Bear Country families, and families and friends everywhere, have the most wonderful year of eating ever!
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STEPPING STONES Learn to read with the Berenstain Bears! The Stepping Stone books are designed to be a child’s first chapter books. With fun, exciting stories and simple easy-to-follow prose, children will develop confidence when reading. Ages 5+.
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THE RUNAMUCK DOG SHOW Random House, 2001. World English Books available Brainstorm! The cubs just got their greatest idea yet: a super-duper dog show, to be held at the Beartown church fair. Dogs will do tricks. Dr. Hairball, the vet, will judge. The Arfo Dog Biscuit Company will give out prizes to each and every dog. It can’t miss. Or can it? What happens when Too-Tall and the gang decide to crash the dog show? Get out your umbrellas, ladies and gentlemen. Because it might just start raining ...cats and dogs! THE WRONG CROWD Random House, 2001. World English Books available Something’s going on with Brother. Brother has changed. He talks tough. He walks tough. When Sister asks him a question, he just says, “Huh?” When Mama asks him what his plans are, he says, “I’m going to shoot some hoops with Cousin Fred.” That isn’t exactly true. Brother is going to shoot some hoops with big, tough, scary Too-Tall and his bad-boy team, the Junkyard Dogs. Too-Tall has taken a mysterious shine to Brother and thinks he’ll make a great point guard. But basketball isn’t the only pastime Brother takes up when he falls in with the wrong crowd! THE GOOFY GOONY GUY Random House, 2001. World English Books available There’s a new cub in Sister’s class. He’s a goofy, goony-looking guy. His ears stick out. His teeth stick out. His fur sticks out. Everything sticks out. He’s the goofiest, gooniest-looking guy you ever saw. Even his name is goofy and goony: Herbert Harold Armfoot the Third. And guess what? He likes Sister ...a lot. When the other cubs start teasing Sister about her new boyfriend, she gets mad. How mad? If Herbert Harold Armfoot the Third doesn’t watch out, he’s going to be Herbert Harold Armfoot the Last! BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE HAUNTED LIGHTHOUSE HarperCollins, 2001. North American Books available The vacation of a lifetime! That’s what the Bear Family think they are all in for when they rent the old lighthouse on Rocky Point Island. It may not have electricity, but it does have excitement. Maybe a little too much excitement? That’s what the Bears begin to think when scary, spooky stuff starts happening. Is it the ghosts of sailors whose ships have crashed on the rocks of Rocky Point? Or is there another explanation? RIDE LIKE THE WIND HarperCollins, 2002. World English Books available Love at first sight! That’s what happens when Sister Bear sees the horses at Miss Toni’s Riding School and Stable. Sister goes horse crazy! She dreams about horses. She writes stories about horses. She even finds a way to work horses into her math homework! Her dreams soon come true when she gets to take riding lessons with Old Bess, a sweet, slow mare. She may not be the fastest horse in the stable but when Old Bess veers off the beaten track, Sister is in for the ride of a lifetime! 47
TOO SMALL FOR THE TEAM (PREVIOUSLY TITLED THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE SOCCER TRYOUTS) Random House, 2013. World English Books available Sister Bear is a super soccer player. She’s fast on her feet. She dodges and dribbles like a pro. She kicks the ball with the power of a cub twice her size. She’s a shoo-in at soccer tryouts ...except for one little problem. Everyone thinks Sister Bear is “too small for the team.” Will Sister Bear ever get her shot at playing on the soccer team? Or will she be stuck on the sidelines?
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STEP-INTO-READING Now young children can read Bear Country tales all by themselves! The Step-into-Reading books are readers that make learning to read fun and exciting! The books are designed to give every child a successful reading experience; children can progress steps at their own speed, developing confidence and pride in their reading. Ages 6+.
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THE BERENSTAIN BEARS RIDE THE THUNDERBOLT Random House, 1998. World English Books available Climb in and hold on tight! Kids will love spending a day at the Bear Country Amusement Park, where they’ll experience the stomach-dropping, heart-stopping thrills of a giant roller coaster right along with the Berenstain Bears. Step into reading level 1. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS BIG BEAR SMALL BEAR Random House, 1998. World English Books available *Philadelphia Children’s Reading Round Table Honor Book! Small hat, big head. Big hat, small head. Can a bear find a hat that is not too small and not too big, but just right? Step into reading level 1. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS GO UP AND DOWN Random House, 1999. World English Books available One bear goes up. Two bears come down. But when one bear goes down the up, chaos ensues! From Stan and Jan Berenstain, masters of the super-simple, comes an Early Step into Reading book that features those marvelous magic moving metal stairs so fascinating to all children—the escalator! Step into reading level 1. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS HOUSE OF MIRRORS Random House, 1999. World English Books available Fat looks thin. Happy looks sad. A house of mirrors is be a very confusing place. But there’s nothing confusing about this Early Step into Reading™ Book in which words and pictures are so supersimple and so super-clear that reading success is practically guaranteed. Step into reading level 1. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS CATCH THE BUS Random House, 1999. World English Books available Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom It’s 7:45 a.m. and Gus the bus driver is on his way. But the Cubs aren’s even up yet! Will they miss the bus? Told in humorous easy-to-read text, this simple story offers up a blow-by-blow description of just another morning in the Bear household—which readers will find not all that different from their own! Step into reading level 1. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS GO IN AND OUT Random House, 2000. World English Books available What do cubs like to do best? Next to going up and down on an escalator, they like to go in and out through revolving doors at the fast food place. This super-simple Early Step into Reading book guarantees beginning reader success! Step into reading level 1.
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THE BERENSTAIN BEARS WE LIKE KITES Random House, 2004. World English Books available A windy hill, a summer sky, a perfect day for kites to fly. Sister Bear and Brother Bear join their friends for a sun-filled, fun-filled day in this sweet, rhyming book. Step into reading level 1. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS BY THE SEA Random House, 1998. World English Books available Brother and Sister can’t wait to go swimming. But first, there are many jobs to do in the Bear Family’s summer house. There are rooms to clean, groceries to put away, closets to air out, suitcases to unpack, and on and on. Will the cubs ever get to dip their tootsies in the sea? Step into reading level 2. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE TIC-TAC-TOE MYSTERY Random House, 2001. World English Books available Tic-Tac-Tom wins every game of tic-tac-toe he plays. He even has a shirt that says “Tic-Tac-Tom The World’s Greatest Tic-Tac-Toe Player”! Brother, Sister, Cousin Fred, and Lizzy Bruin wonder if Tom might be up to some sneaky tricks. With careful investigation and a little help from Dr. Wise Old Owl, they just might get to the bottom of the tic-tac-toe mystery. Step into reading level 3. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE MISSING WATERMELON MONEY Random House, 2001. World English Books available Farmer Ben’s prize watermelons are too big to steal. But the cash from his farmstand isn’t. Who stole it? Never fear–the Bear Detectives are on the case. They are hot on the trail of watermelon seeds. And where will it lead them? Read the latest Bear Detectives Mystery and find out who they catch red-handed. Or is it green-handed? Step into reading level 3. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS ESCAPE OF THE BOGG BROTHERS Random House, 2001. World English Books available They’re rude. They’re crude. They’ve just escaped from jail! They’re the notorious Bogg Brothers, Bear Country’s baddest bad guys. How bad are they? They’re so bad they cross against the light. And they’re headed straight for the priceless artifacts in the Bearsonian, Bear Country’s biggest museum. But not to worry! The Bear Detectives—Brother, Sister, Cousin Fred, and Lizzy Bruin—are hot on the trail (of tobacco juice, that is). Will they nab the Brothers Bogg before they make off with the loot? With a little help from Wise Old Mr. Owl, they just might! Step into reading level 4.
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I CAN READ! Take children step-by-step into the wonderful world of reading on their own with I Can Read! I Can Read! books are organized into color-coded levels. With more than 200 titles featuring awardwinning authors and illustrators, and the most beloved character friends in the history of children’s literature, you can find books at every stage to engage and excite your child. For more information on the series visit: www.icanread.com
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THE BERENSTAIN BEARS OUT WEST HarperCollins, 2006. World English Books available Yee-ha! The Bear family is flying over rivers and mountains to get to Uncle Tex’s ranch. There is so much to see! Uncle Tex and Aunt Min have plenty of ways to share the fun of the West with the Bear family. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS DOWN ON THE FARM HarperCollins, 2006. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Moonjinmedia. The Bear family is visiting Farmer Ben today. Brother and Sister have so many questions about how the farm works, and Farmer Ben has a lot to teach them. They never knew hard work could be so much fun! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ NEW KITTEN HarperCollins, 2007. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Moonjinmedia. Brother Bear may have gone looking for bullfrogs, but he found a tiny, helpless kitten instead. After Mama Bear gets the new kitten all cleaned up, the Bear family is ready to adopt her—as long as Little Lady, the puppy, doesn’t mind! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ SLEEPOVER HarperCollins, 2008. World English Books available When Brother and Sister have a sleepover, not much sleeping gets done. Mama and Papa try their best to keep everything under control, but will they ever get those cubs to bed? THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ FAMILY REUNION (PREVIOUSLY TITLED THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ FAMILY GET-TOGETHER) HarperCollins, 2009. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Moonjinmedia. The Bears are having a family reunion, and all their relatives are invited. The tree house is ready, the tables are set, and the fun is about to start. Beginning readers will feel like part of the family with this charming verse book from the much-loved Berenstains. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ CLASS TRIP HarperCollins, 2009. World English Books available English Audio/Korea: Moonjinmedia. Brother Bear is all set for the big class trip to a honey farm. With Mama Bear, Papa Bear, and Sister Bear in tow for the sweet ride, there is bound to be a sticky adventure ahead! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS: ALL ABOARD! HarperCollins, 2010. World English Books available The Bears are on a steam train trip across Bear Country. Mama and Papa enjoy the scenery, but the cubs want to learn about the train. If they are lucky, Grizzly Jones might let them blow the whistle. Woo-hoo!
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THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE SHAGGY LITTLE PONY HarperCollins, 2011. World English Books available Meet Oscar the shaggy little pony. Brother and Sister care for Oscar in return for riding lessons. Before long, Oscar and the cubs are ready to enter the local riding show! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AT THE AQUARIUM HarperCollins, 2012. North American Books available It’s the Berenstain Bears’ first trip to the aquarium, and the cubs can’t wait to see their favorite sea creatures. Brother Bear wants to find the whales first, but Sister is already on the hunt for a dazzling dolphin. Learn about fish, penguins, seals, and so much more! This easy-to-read Berenstain Bears book will have any beginning reader eager to turn the pages. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS: WE LOVE TRUCKS! HarperCollins, April 2013. North American Books available The Berenstain Bear cubs are taking a trip in Grizzly Gramps’ pickup truck, and along the way, they see lots of cool ways to get around! From fire trucks to garbage trucks to cement mixers and more, the cubs are amazed at all the things these vehicles can do. Ride along with the Berenstain Bears as they learn all about all the different kinds of trucks. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ LEMONADE STAND HarperCollins, April 2014. North American Manuscript available When Mama shares some fresh lemonade with the cubs, Brother and Sister bear have a great idea why not make a lemonade stand to share with the whole neighborhood? Sure enough, everyone stops by for a refreshing glass of lemonade, and the day turns into a wonderful event. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS: GONE FISHIN’! HarperCollins, April 2014. North American Manuscript available Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom Life-long fisherman Papa Bear delights in taking Brother and Sister fishing: finally he can share all the benefits of his knowledge and expertise! But Brother and Sister prefer to stick to their simple bamboo poles, bent pins, and worms. Can simple bamboo poles really be any match for Papa’s fancy gear? THE BERENSTAIN BEARS ARE SUPERBEARS! HarperCollins, September 2015. North American Manuscript available When Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear pretend to be their favorite superhero characters, they use their imaginations to find adventure all around the house. But when a neighbor falls off his bike, the SuperBears discover the true power of lending a helping paw! TAKE OFF! HarperCollins, May 2016. North American Manuscript available Picture Book A clear blue sky awaits! Take off with the Berenstain Bears as they head out an exciting ride in a balloon. From wheels up to a safe landing there’s adventure in the air. Beginning readers will delight in this high-flying Berenstain Bears adventure.
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THE BERENSTAIN BEAR SCOUTS MERIT BADGE MYSTERIES Young readers will feel like real detectives as they solve these mysteries side-by-side with the Berenstain Bear Scouts. Early readers, ages 5+.
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THE BERENSTAIN BEAR SCOUTS In these exciting middle-grade chapter books, the Berenstain Bear Scouts join forces to solve all sorts of exciting mysteries! Ages 7-12.
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THE BERENSTAIN BEAR SCOUTS AND THE SCI-FI PIZZA Scholastic, 1996. US & Canada, Spanish language only. Books available When the evil Weasel McGreed cooks up a flying secret weapon that would silence them once and for all, the Bear Scouts are challenged to out-race a monstrous pizza or become trapped in a gooey mess. THE BERENSTAIN BEAR SCOUTS GHOST VERSUS GHOST Scholastic, 1996. US & Canada, English language only. Books available Undaunted by rumors that the Great Grizzly Forest is haunted, the Bear Scouts head off to earn their Wilderness Survival badges, but the evening brings a scary surprise. THE BERENSTAIN BEAR SCOUTS AND THE SINISTER SMOKE RING Scholastic, 1996. All rights available Books available When Brother begins hanging out with the Too Tall Gang, they draw him into their ring of stealing, lying, cheating, and especially smoking, and the Bear Scouts and Gramps help Brother resist the habit. THE BERENSTAIN BEAR SCOUTS AND THE MAGIC CRYSTAL CAPER HarperCollins, 2013. North American Books available Visiting Grizzly Gran to ask an important question, the Bear Scouts are alarmed when her magic crystal ball falls off the table and goes prediction wild, tempting the crooked swindler, Ralph Ripoff. THE BERENSTAIN BEAR SCOUTS AND THE RUN-AMUCK ROBOT Scholastic, 1997. All rights available Books available The Bear Scouts team up to help track down Robow, a supercharged robot on the loose who is running wild and turning Bear Country into Scare Country. THE BERENSTAIN BEAR SCOUTS AND THE ICE MONSTER HarperCollins, 2012. North American Books available Beartown is getting ready for its big winter carnival, and the Bear Scouts hear that a visitor is on his way. Is it Santa—or the legendary Ice Monster? THE BERENSTAIN BEAR SCOUTS SCREAM THEIR HEADS-OFF Scholastic, 1998. US & Canada, Spanish language only. Books available The Bear Scouts have inherited the house in Spook Hill. Almost everyone thinks it’s haunted! Ghostly moans and spooky sightings almost convince the clever bears that it’s true. THE BERENSTAIN BEAR SCOUTS AND THE REALLY BIG DISASTER Scholastic, 1998. US & Canada, Spanish language only. Books available When an earthquake shakes up Bear Country, Bigpaw springs to the rescue with mighty muscle power! THE BERENSTAIN BEAR SCOUTS AND THE EVIL EYE Scholastic, 1998. US & Canada, Spanish language only. Books available The evil Weasel McGreed has a plan to do away with those pesky Bear Scouts. He’ll hypnotize Bigpaw into thinking the scouts are mosquitoes, ready for swatting!
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BIG CHAPTER BOOKS Illustrated with black and white line illustrations and featuring exciting stories with a message, these chapter books are perfect for middle-grade Berenstain fans. Ages 9+.
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THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE WHEELCHAIR COMMANDO Random House, 1993. World English Books available Too-Tall makes fun of Harry and calls him “Wheels” because he’s in a wheelchair. But Harry can handle it—he even challenges Too-Tall to a basketball game! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE GALLOPING GHOST HarperCollins, 2012. World English Books available Both Brother Bear’s fear of horses and Sister Bear’s fear of ghosts need to be overcome when Miss Maud’s Riding Academy, where they are taking riding lessons, turns out to be haunted. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE GIDDY GRANDMA Random House, 1994. World English Books available Brother and Sister think old people are boring until Grizzly Gran dons her pink tights and decides to perform her roller-skating, one-bear-band act in the big PTA fundraiser for Bear Country School! Will she embarrass the cubs or will they learn that you’re never too old to have a good time? THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE DRESS CODE Random House, 1994. World English Books available When Mr. Honeycomb, Bear Country School’s principal, decides to take some time off, who stands in for him? Mervin “bullhorn” Grizzmeyer that’s who. And much to the cubs dismay he establishes a super-strict dress code! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE SCHOOL SCANDAL SHEET HarperCollins, 2012. World English Books available The cubs of Bear Country School learn something about freedom of the press—and the responsibilities that go with it—when they put out The Cub Reporter, an underground newspaper that gives the teachers and administration a failing grade. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AT CAMP CRUSH HarperCollins, 2013. World English Books available At Coach Grizzmeyer’s summer camp, the girls are on one side of the lake and the boys are on the other. But they manage to get together...more than the Coach would like! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS MEDIA MADNESS Random House, 1995. World English Books available It looks as if the video age is taking over at Bear Country School when Teacher Bob helps the cubs set up a school TV station. Will the cubs still have time for the three R’s? Or are they doomed to be vid-kids forever? THE BERENSTAIN BEARS IN THE FREAKY FUNHOUSE HarperCollins, 2012. World English Books available The Bear Detectives are faced with a three-ring mystery when a carnival comes to town as part of a big charity fundraiser. Where have all the profits gone—and why is Ralph Ripoff, the town scam artist, so interested in catching the thieves?
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THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE SHOWDOWN AT CHAINSAW GAP Random House, 1995. World English Books available Family loyalty may not be enough to convince Papa Bear that cutting down the trees may speed the extinction of an endangered bird. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AT THE TEEN ROCK CAFÉ Random House, 1996. World English Books available Ms. Acappella, the new music teacher, might not be so bad after all. She’s got a soft spot for rockand-roll and—even better, as far as the cubs are concerned—a knack for tackling mysteries! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS IN MANIAC MANSION HarperCollins, 2013. World English Books available When Papa Bear discovers that almost all of the antiques in the Grizzly mansion have been replaced with fakes, the Bear Detectives spring into action. Could it really be as simple as the butler did it? THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE Random House, 1997. World English Books available Shy guy Brother has a crush on older, good-looking Bermuda—but what’s up with the odd way she’s coming after him—sort of like a shark attacking its prey? This latest chapter book, a surefire combination of romantic intrigue and cyber-thiller, will have readers flipping pages to reach the very last fast-paced chapter. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE GHOST OF THE AUTO GRAVEYARD Random House, 1997. World English Books available Beartown can’t wait for its classic car show to open. But eight of the cars have been stolen right off the school athletic field on the same night that Two-Ton Grizzly saw a ghost at his auto graveyard. Has Beartown been invaded by a band of ghostly car thieves? THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE HAUNTED HAYRIDE HerperCollins, 1997. World English Books available The cubs want to hold a Halloween Festival to raise money to help save Farmer Ben’s floundering farm, but he’s reluctant. After all, no self-respecting farmer would turn his place into a theme park! Things get spooky when Ben’s long-dead ancestors show up. Will Ben’s farm go bust, or will the ghostly forbears come to the rescue? THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND QUEENIE’S CRAZY CRUSH HarperCollins, 1997. World English Books available Look out! Too-Tall’s on a rampage! The town bully’s girlfriend has a crush on someone else, and Too-Tall is questioning every cub in sight. That’s because no one but Queenie herself knows who that someone else it. It’s only a matter of time, of course, until Too-Tall finds out. But when he does, he’s in for the surprise of his life! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS GO PLATINUM HarperCollins, 1998. North American Books available Brother, Sister, Queenie, and Too-Tall are at the center of the mad, mad musical action in Bear Country. And the lead singer of Toxic Sludge has come to town to judge the music contest where they make their debut! But what is he told when he asks how to get to Beartown Concert Hall? “Practice, man! Practice!” 59
THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE BIG DATE HarperCollins, 1998. World English Books available Ronald Grizzington III, the rich new cub in town, wants to date Bonnie Brown, but Bonnie isn’t sure she likes the stuck-up cub. Brother Bear is sure—sure that he’s not wild about any cub who wants to date Bonnie. Can Bonnie’s heart be won by fancy restaurants and expensive gifts? Can Brother control his jealousy? Will the Big Date turn into the Big Disaster? Tune in to Bear Country to find out. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE LOVE MATCH HarperCollins, 1998. World English Books available He’s big. He’s shy. He’s Milton Chubb. And he’s the new cub in school. He’s also the brunt of endless jokes and pranks from Too-Tall and the gang. Brother and Sister think the only way to help the brawny bruin is to match him up with the equally hefty Bertha Broom. But there’s rough going ahead for the king-size lovebirds. Will Too-Tall’s teasing break them up? Or will they be torn apart by their own competition for the heavyweight spot on the school’s new wrestling team? THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE PERFECT CRIME (ALMOST) HarperCollins, 1998. North American The Bear Detectives are once more on the case when the cubs discover that a valuable historical document (dating back to the colonial days of Bear Country!) has been swiped and replaced by a forgery! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE G-REX BONES HarperCollins, 1999. World English Books available There’s a mystery in Bear Country, and Actual Factual is just the bear to solve it. Dr. Zoltan Bearish plays nemesis to Actual Factual and the cubs in this Bear Country hugger-mugger, involving faked fossils, phony discoveries and a scandal that threatens to dash the reputation of estimable Professor Actual Factual before it’s all through. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS LOST IN CYBERSPACE Random House, 1999. World English Books available Get ready to enter Cybearspace. When wealthy Squire Grizzly gives each member of Teacher Bob’s class a computer to do with as they will, all rules fly out the window—and the cubs’ grades go south. Will the cubs get whiplash as they zoom along the information superhighway? Bear Country fans will love finding out. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS WAX MUSEUM Random House, 1999. World English Books available When Madame Bearsaud decides to open a branch of her world-famous Wax Museum in Beartown, the Cubs might be thrilled but the town’s more respectable citizens are up in arms. During the museum’s gala opening—with all of Beartown in attendance—an electrical storm causes the lights to go out and suddenly those wax figures begin to look mighty eerie! When the lights come back on, Lady Grizzly’s diamond necklace is still around her neck—but why are the dogs so interested in it? And just why is Madame’s Igoresque sidekick suddenly walking without a limp? Something’s fishy in the wax museum and it’s up to the Cubs to track it to its source.
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THE BERENSTAIN BEARS GO HOLLYWOOD HarperCollins, 1999. North American Books available The Bearamount Pictures studio has a huge effect on Beartown when it comes to shoot the new movie “Lost With the Wind” and Bonnie is chosen to play a principal role. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS NO GUNS ALLOWED Random House, 2000. World English Books available When Ferdy the nerd gets paired with Too-Tall the jock in an assignment to study inventions, the one subject they can agree on is guns. While Ferdy’s interest is strictly intellectual, Too-Tall’s is, unfortunately, basically bang-bang. Things come to a head at Bear Country School when Too-Tall brings in a monster squirt gun that looks an awful lot like the real thing. The whole class learns a valuable lesson: in the wrong hands, guns can be bad business—whether they are real or not. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS GREAT ANT ATTACK HarperCollins, 2000. North American Books available Head for the hills! The ants are coming! Ferdy and Actual Factual’s ant-breeding experiment backfires and Bear Country is overrun by a rapidly multiplying colony of nasty hybrid ants who will eat anything in very large mouthfuls! Beartown is in a panic, and Mayor Honeypot authorizes Actual Factual to hire Bugsy X Terminator, the local bug bear, to destroy the ants. “Who would have thought,” muses Actual Factual, “that the very existence of Bear Country would be endangered by an ant?” THE BERENSTAIN BEARS IN THE FAMILY HarperCollins, 2012. World English Books available There’s a brand-new pool at Bear Country School, and all the cubs are raring to try out for the swim team. No one is more surprised than Sister Bear when she outswims every cub in every event—even the butterfly stroke! With visions of Bearlympics gold dancing in Papa Bear’s furry head, he insists on being Sister’s personal trainer as she prepares for the big meet. It’s a decision that everyone in the Bear family will live to regret, for Papa—armed with his trusty clipboard, whistle, and stopwatch— will stop at nothing to achieve victory! Whoever said it doesn’t matter whether you win or lose, it’s how you play the game ...that sure wasn’t Papa!
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CHRISTIAN IDEALS BOOKS __________________________________________________________________ THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ SLEEPY TIME BOOK Ideals, March 2015. North American Books available In The Berenstain Bears’ Sleepy Time Book, little readers are introduced to a comforting nighttime routine. Brother, Sister, and Honey straighten up, take a bath, brush their teeth, read a bedtime story, and say their prayers before bidding their parents good night. PLEASE AND THANK YOU Ideals Publications, March 2015. North American Books available In The Berenstain Bears’ Please & Thank You Book, little readers are introduced to the importance of manners, through gentle reminders given to Brother, Sister, and Honey as they await their milk and cookies. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ HARVEST FESTIVAL Zondervan, August 2015. North American Books available In this newest addition to the Berenstain Bears Living Lights series, The Berenstain Bears Harvest Festival, it’s autumn in Bear Country and the Chapel in the Woods is celebrating its first ever Harvest Festival. Kids will delight in joining the Bear family and all their friends as they gather at Farmer Ben’s farm for this new tradition filled with the fun of apple-picking, pumpkin patch wandering, and more. Reflect with Mama, Papa, Brother, Sister, and Honey as they and the rest of the folks from the Chapel thank God for the blessings that autumn brings. SAY I’M SORRY Ideals Publications, September 2015. North American Books available In The Berenstain Bears Say “I’m Sorry!” an accidental squirt of the hose helps the cubs learn the importance of offering and accepting apologies. CLEAN UP Ideals Publications, September 2015. North American Books available In The Berenstain Bears Clean Up, the cubs learn that cleaning up is easy to do when everyone works together. MOTHER’S DAY BLESSINGS Zonderkidz, March 2016. North American Books available Mama Bear is the best mama in all of Bear Country and the cubs know just how to show her how much they love her. But Mama shows Brother, Sister, and Honey that all mamas are very special too!
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EASTER SUNDAY Zonderkidz, January 2016. North American Manuscript available The Bear family, all of their friends and family, and even the nature all around them get dressed in their Easter best for an Easter Sunday celebration at the Chapel in the Woods. Join Mama, Papa, Brother, Sister, and Honey as they go to services, have an Easter treasure hunt, and learn what Easter is all about. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS SCHOOL TIME BLESSINGS Zonderkidz, June 2016. North American Manuscript available After the long and lazy summer, it’s time for school. Brother and Sister are ready to see their friends and get busy with all of the things they enjoy about school—but are nervous about the more challenging subjects like math and history. Honey Bear will be going to nursery school for the first time—but how will she handle not being home with Mama and Papa all day? In this new Berenstain Bear Living Lights book, Mama and Papa Bear remind their cubs that prayer and God’s love are always there to guide them and that they will support them no matter what the challenge. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS GET READY FOR CHRISTMAS Zondervan, December 2016. North American Manuscript available Help Brother, Sister, and Honey search the Bear family tree house to find their “bearloom” manger scene in this memorable and fun lift-the-flap Christmas story.
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MCDONALD’S SPECIAL PROMOTION BOOKS __________________________________________________________________ BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE EAGER BEAVERS Open Road, 2012. World English Electronic Only Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom Papa Bear, Brother Bear, and Sister Bear are relaxing on their front lawn, lazing the day away, when they notice that their neighbors, the Skunks, are moving away. Who will take the Skunks’ place? Real estate agent Miz Muskrat shows the house to a gang of rabbits and a prickly bunch of porcupines, but finally sells it to a family of very eager beavers. While the Bears waste away the day playing checkers and paddleball, the Beavers get to work. By the time they’re finished fixing up the old house, both families will have learned to find a balance between being as busy as a beaver or as lazy as a bear. BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE SUBSTITUTE TEACHER Open Road, 2012. World English Electronic Only Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom A substitute teacher means only one thing—it’s time to play some tricks! Brother Bear is just starting to get nervous about tomorrow’s big history test when Teacher Bob announces that the students will have a substitute teacher for the next three days. According to mischievous Too-Tall Grizzly, there’s only one way to deal with a grouch-puss old sub: pranks! Instead of studying, Too-Tall, Brother Bear, and Cousin Freddy stay up all night coming up with wacky jokes. They get a trick book and some fake spiders—they even put a frog in the teacher’s desk! But when the sub turns out to be more fun than they imagined, the boys realize they may have made a terrible mistake. Will they have time to undo the jokes before the test? Or are they about to become history? BERENSTAIN BEARS’ LIFE WITH PAPA Open Road, 2012. World English Electronic Only Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom. When Cousin Bertha’s first cub turns out to be twins instead, Mama Bear hurries off to help out the new mother, leaving Papa Bear in charge of the house. Always confident—and always clumsy!— Papa has lots of ideas for improving the housekeeping. But the big cleanup will not be as tidy as he expects. Beating the rugs outside gets dust all over the laundry. His famous honey-mustard pancakes end up stuck to the ceiling. And when he decides to warm the house up with a nice homey fire, he almost burns the family tree to the ground! If Brother and Sister try as hard as they can, they might get the house fixed up before Mama returns—as long as Papa Bear stays out of their way! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE NEIGHBORLY SKUNK Open Road, 2012. World English The Bears get a new neighbor ...with a very strong smell! When the woodchucks next door move out of their burrow, Sister and Brother Bear can’t wait to meet their new neighbors. That is, until they find out that they’re going to be living next door to the stinkiest animal there is-a skunk! Although the kids are put off by Mr. Skunk’s powerful smell, Mama Bear insists they be kind to their white-striped new pal. As they help him fix up the old woodchuck burrow, Sister and Brother Bear learn that skunks are no different from anybody else. And they might even find that there are advantages to having a skunk on their side. 64
THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE ATTIC TREASURE GT Publishing, 1990. World English (out of print) Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom When the Bears decide to clean their attic of all the old junk, they discover the junk is really family treasure of the most special kind.
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HAPPY HOUSE BOOKS __________________________________________________________________ THE BERENSTAIN BEARS KNIGHT TO REMEMBER Random House, 1986. North American On an archeological dig, Brother and Sister Bear dig up a medieval knight’s suit of armor and donate it to a museum with surprising results. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ NOT-SO-BURIED TREASURE Random House, 1986. North American Papa Bear is sure that a secret treasure is buried in Pirate’s Cove. But just where is it and what is it? Join the Berenstain Bears in their search for the most valuable treasure of all! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE MANSION MYSTERY Random House, 1987. North American Visiting Squire Grizzly’s mansion, the Bear Detectives are asked to investigate the disappearance of Lady Grizzly’s antiques.
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CUB CLUB BOOKS __________________________________________________________________ THE BERENSTAIN BEARS ALL YEAR ‘ROUND Western Publishing, 1993. North American (out of print) Winter, spring, summer fall—any season is the season to be jolly when you’re with the Berenstain Bears. Join them for sledding, skating, biking swimming, and even heading back to school. All told in rhyme. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AT BIG BEAR FAIR Western Publishing, 1994. North American (out of print) The Bear family go the fair, enjoy all the rides, food and games. Papa Bear wins a prize for his fancy chair and Mama Bear wins for her honeyed salmon dish. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE BIG PICTURE Western Publishing, 1994. North American (out of print) When Mama Bear turns off the television, the cubs learn that there is another world outside their window. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE BIG RED KITE Western Publishing, 1992. North American (out of print) Brother and Sister Bear enter a homemade kite into the kite flying contest. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ BIRTHDAY BOY Western Publishing, 1994. North American (out of print) On Brother Bear’s eighth birthday, Sister Bear realizes that she loves her big brother even though he is a troublemaker. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE BROKEN PIGGY BANK Western Publishing, 1992. North American (out of print) Mama Bear is shocked when she discovers why Sister and Brother Bear broke the piggy bank containing all their savings. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS GET A CHECKUP Western Publishing, 1993. North American (out of print) Brother Bear and Sister Bear are worried about going to get their medical check-ups! They soon understand that going to the doctor is nothing to be scared about. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AT THE GIANT MALL Western Publishing, 1993. North American (out of print) When the Bear Family visit the new mall, they’re amazed by the sheer size of it. It’s huge. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE GOOD DEED Western Publishing, 1993. North American (out of print) Scoutmaster Papa sets out to help Bear Scouts Brother, Sister, and Cousin Fred earn their Good Deed Merit Badges.
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THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE HICCUP CURE Western Publishing, 1993. North American (out of print) Papa Bear has the hiccups, and the constant “hic”-ing is making him sick. Mama and the cubs try every known cure, but nothing seems to work! Then Mama remembers something! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE JUMP ROPE CONTEST Western Publishing, 1993. North American (out of print) Sister Bear learns an important lesson when she enters a jump rope contest and competes with Mr. Frog. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS LEARN ABOUT COLORS Western Publishing, 1993. North American (out of print) Brother and Sister take a walk through Bear Country and marvel at the many colors they find. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS LEARN TO SHARE Western Publishing, 1992. North American (out of print) So, sharing’s fun. It’s good to do, and lots of times— it’s easy, too. And if you share it’s also true your fellow bear will share with you! What’s more fun than spending alone time? Spending time with friends and family! Share in Sister Bear’s joy as she learns that God has blessed her with great friends and lots of time and toys to share. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS LOST IN A CAVE Western Publishing, 1994. North American (out of print) The Bear Scouts get lost in Spooky Cave but still win the Spooky Cave Merit Badges. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS ON TIME Western Publishing, 1993. North American (out of print) Rhymes and pictures help children learn the importance of telling time! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS’ THE PERFECT FISHING SPOT Western Publishing, 1992. North American (out of print) Papa, Brother, and Sister Bear search for the perfect fish for dinner. But when Papa’s ideas don’t go as planned, will they rely on Mama’s advice THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE SPOOKY OLD HOUSE Western Publishing, 1993. North American (out of print) When they inherit a house on Spook Hill, Mama, Papa, Sister, and Brother Bear can’t guess what’s inside it. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE SPOOKY SHADOWS Western Publishing, 1992. North American (out of print) Scaredy Bear! Sister Bear is afraid of her own shadow and Brother Bear won’t let her forget it! With Papa Bear’s help, Sister learns to conquer her fears and scare up a few tricks of her own! Youngsters will enjoy this easy-to-read story that’s frightfully good fun!
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THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE SUMMER JOB Western Publishing, 1994. North American (out of print) Unsure how to spend their summer vacation, Brother and Sister decide to get a job working for Farmer Ben. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE TALENT SHOW Western Publishing, 1994. North American (out of print) The Berenstain Bears are putting on a talent show! Join Brother Bear as he discovers the most amazing cubs in school—cubs who can: Tell funny jokes Do imitations of famous folks Dance on their toes And even balance a pole on their nose! You’ll be surprised to see who has the greatest talent of all... THE BERENSTAIN BEARS VISIT FARMER BEN Western Publishing, 1993. North American (out of print) The bears visit Farmer Ben who shows them all about farming. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS VISIT FUN PARK Western Publishing, 1992. North American (out of print) An adventure-filled day for the bear family at the amusement park! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS VISIT UNCLE TEX Western Publishing, 1994. North American (out of print) Mama, Papa, Sister, and Brother Bear spent their vacation with Aunt Min and Uncle Tex at their BBar-X ranch. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS WITH NOTHING TO DO Western Publishing, 1993. North American (out of print) Brother and Sister Bear are bored. But they quickly learn that if they don’t find something to busy themselves, Mama will gladly find something for them to do—chores!
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FAMILY TIME BOOKS – GT PUBLISHING __________________________________________________________________ THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE BEDTIME STORY GT Publishing, 1996. North American (out of print) Who wants to go to bed when you can play with dinosaurs, have a tea party or get a piggyback ride on Papa Bear? Brother Bear and Sister Bear are doing everything they can to postpone their bedtime – even if that means putting Mama and Papa Bear to bed first! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS HELP AROUND THE HOUSE GT Publishing, 1996. North American (out of print) All of the bears pitch in to help Mama do the chores! THE BERENSTAIN BEARS HOLD HANDS AT THE BIG MALL GT Publishing, 1996. North American (out of print) The popular bears visit the mall. Papa refuses to hold hands and gets lost. Great for teaching a safety lesson to children. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS ON THE ROAD GT Publishing, 1996. North American (out of print) The Berenstain Bears take their new car on a road trip! Although it doesn’t look so new by the time they return...
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ADULT BOOKS Adult books about bestselling authors Stan and Janice Berenstain along with their practical parenting advice.
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DOWN A SUNNY DIRT ROAD Random House, 2002. World English Books available Once upon a time, in Mrs. Sweeney’s first year drawing class at the Philadelphia Museum School of Industrial Art, a “lantern-jawed exotic” named Stan admired the drawing of a brown-haired, blueeyed girl named Janice...and it was kismet! It also heralded the birth of one of the great collaborations in all of children’s literature: Stan and Jan Berenstain, creators of the Berenstain Bears. This enormously readable account tells of the early years before they met, their courtship (briefly interrupted by World War II), married life, and their first fateful meeting with Theodor Seuss Geisel—the editor-in-chief and president of Beginner Books. It was this fateful meeting that led to the publication of The Big Honey Hunt–the book that launched their careers as children’s book artists and introduced to the world what would quickly become America’s first family of bears: the Berenstain Bears. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE BEAR ESSENTIALS Random House, 2005. World English Books available Simplified Chinese: ThinKingdom From the creators of the original, bestselling children’s “issue” series, ‘First Time Books’, comes a practical, down-to-earth guide to handling the very toughest parenting challenges. Combining humor with the trademark homespun common sensibility that parents have come to depend upon from Stan and Jan Berenstain, each chapter of The Bear Essentials covers a specific tricky or worrisome passage of child-rearing.
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OTHER TITLES NOTHING EVER HAPPENS AT THE SOUTH POLE HarperCollins, 2012. North American There’s a lot going on at the South Pole! There are slippery slopes and frozen floes and wild animals all around. But when one penguin goes looking for adventure, he doesn’t see anything exciting at all going on. Could it be he’s just not looking closely enough? From the creators of the Berenstain Bears comes a storybook filled with adventure for all.
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