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Stan and Jan Berenstain were both born in 1923 in Philadelphia. They didn't know each other as children, but met later at school, at the Philadelphia College of Art. They liked each other right away, and found out that the both enjoyed the same kinds of books, plays, music and art. During World War II, Stan was a medical assistant in the Army, and Jan worked in an airplane factory. When the war was over, they got married and began to work together as artists and writers, primarily drawing cartoons for popular magazines. After having their two sons Leo and Michael, the Berenstains decided to write... Read More
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The Berenstain Bears Meet Santa Bear
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: October 12, 1984
Price: $3.99
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... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: October 12, 1984
Price: $3.99
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... Read more >
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The Berenstain Bears and the Truth
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: September 12, 1983
Price: $3.25
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. Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: September 12, 1983
Price: $3.25
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. Read more >
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The Berenstain Bears and the Messy Room
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: May 12, 1983
Price: $3.99
"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."--Publishers Weekly. Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: May 12, 1983
Price: $3.99
"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."--Publishers Weekly. Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover library binding.
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The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Junk Food
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: March 12, 1985
Price: $3.99
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. "A most enjoyable introduction to good nutrition... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: March 12, 1985
Price: $3.99
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. "A most enjoyable introduction to good nutrition... Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover library binding.
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The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: August 12, 1985
Price: $3.99
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... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: August 12, 1985
Price: $3.99
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... Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover library binding.
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The Berenstain Bears' New Baby
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: September 12, 1974
Price: $3.99
Illus. in full color. "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."--Booklist. Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: September 12, 1974
Price: $3.99
Illus. in full color. "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."--Booklist. Read more >
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The Berenstain Bears and Too Much TV
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: April 12, 1984
Price: $3.99
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. Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: April 12, 1984
Price: $3.99
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. Read more >
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The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: August 17, 1985
Price: $3.99
"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. Basic etiquette is presented in a practical way. Berenstain illustrations add humor and understanding."--School Library Journal. Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: August 17, 1985
Price: $3.99
"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. Basic etiquette is presented in a practical way. Berenstain illustrations add humor and understanding."--School Library Journal. Read more >
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The Berenstain Bears No Girls Allowed
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: March 12, 1986
Price: $3.99
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. Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: March 12, 1986
Price: $3.99
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. Read more >
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The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: October 12, 1981
Price: $3.99
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. Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: October 12, 1981
Price: $3.99
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. Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover library binding.
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The Berenstain Bears and the Prize Pumpkin
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: September 12, 1990
Price: $3.99
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. Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: September 12, 1990
Price: $3.99
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. Read more >
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The Berenstain Bears Get the Gimmies
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: October 22, 1988
Price: $3.99
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. Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: October 22, 1988
Price: $3.99
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. Read more >
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The Berenstain Bears Count Their Blessings
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: October 24, 1995
Price: $3.99
Illustrated in full color. 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. Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: October 24, 1995
Price: $3.99
Illustrated in full color. 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. Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover library binding.
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The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Friends
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: January 12, 1987
Price: $3.99
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. Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: January 12, 1987
Price: $3.99
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. Read more >
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The Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: October 12, 1981
Price: $3.99
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? "A light-hearted approach to the subject with straightforward information."--Appraisal. Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: October 12, 1981
Price: $3.99
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? "A light-hearted approach to the subject with straightforward information."--Appraisal. Read more >
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The Berenstain Bears in the Dark
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: August 12, 1982
Price: $3.99
After a scary bedtime story, Sister Bear is too frightened of the dark to shut her eyes. "Sound psychological advice and a night light help Sister conquer her fears. Children will empathize with Sister Bear in this well-written story."--School Library Journal. Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: August 12, 1982
Price: $3.99
After a scary bedtime story, Sister Bear is too frightened of the dark to shut her eyes. "Sound psychological advice and a night light help Sister conquer her fears. Children will empathize with Sister Bear in this well-written story."--School Library Journal. Read more >
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The Berenstain Bears Think of Those in Need
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: July 27, 1999
Price: $3.99
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! Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: July 27, 1999
Price: $3.99
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! Read more >
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The Berenstain Bears and the Week at Grandma's
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: August 12, 1986
Price: $3.99
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. Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: August 12, 1986
Price: $3.99
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. Read more >
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The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Teasing
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: October 3, 1995
Price: $3.99
Illustrated in full color. 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. ... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: October 3, 1995
Price: $3.99
Illustrated in full color. 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. ... Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover library binding.
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The Berenstain Bears Get in a Fight
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: April 12, 1982
Price: $3.99
"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 Reading Teacher. Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: April 12, 1982
Price: $3.99
"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 Reading Teacher. Read more >
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The Berenstain Bears and Baby Makes Five
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: August 22, 2000
Price: $3.99
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... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: August 22, 2000
Price: $3.99
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... Read more >
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The Berenstain Bears' Moving Day
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: October 12, 1981
Price: $3.99
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. Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: October 12, 1981
Price: $3.99
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. Read more >
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The Berenstain Bears Go to School
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: July 12, 1978
Price: $3.99
Illus. in full color. A sympathetic story about Sister Bear, who conquers her fear of starting kindergarten. Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: July 12, 1978
Price: $3.99
Illus. in full color. A sympathetic story about Sister Bear, who conquers her fear of starting kindergarten. Read more >
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Inside, Outside, Upside Down
Format: Board, 12 pages
On Sale: July 8, 1997
Price: $4.99
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. Read more >
Format: Board, 12 pages
On Sale: July 8, 1997
Price: $4.99
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. Read more >
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The Berenstain Bears and the Bad Dream
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: May 12, 1988
Price: $3.99
After watching a scary movie, both Brother and Sister Bear are troubled by nightmares until Mama and Papa explain what causes bad dreams. Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: May 12, 1988
Price: $3.99
After watching a scary movie, both Brother and Sister Bear are troubled by nightmares until Mama and Papa explain what causes bad dreams. Read more >
