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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... Read More


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The Berenstain Bears Go to School
Written by Jan Berenstain and Stan Berenstain
Hardcover Library Binding

Illus. in full color. A sympathetic story about Sister Bear, who conquers her fear of starting kindergarten.


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The Berenstain Bears and Baby Makes Five
Written by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain
Trade Paperback

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
 





The Berenstain Bears and the Excuse Note
Written by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain
Trade Paperback

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... Read More
 





The Berenstain Bears and the Mama's Day Surprise
Written by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain
Hardcover Library Binding

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... Read More
 





The Berenstain Bears and the Mama's Day Surprise
Written by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain
Trade Paperback

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... Read More
 





The Berenstain Bears and the Papa's Day Surprise
Written by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain
Trade Paperback

“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... Read More
 





The Berenstain Bears and the Real Easter Eggs
Written by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain
Trade Paperback

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... Read More
 





The Berenstain Bears Ride the Thunderbolt
Written by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain
Trade Paperback

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.   Read More
 





The Berenstain Bears Ride the Thunderbolt
Written by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain
Hardcover Library Binding

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.   Read More
 





The Berenstain Bears' Funny Valentine
Written by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain
Trade Paperback

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... Read More
 





The Berenstain Bears and the Bad Dream
Written by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain
Trade Paperback

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
 





The Berenstain Bears and the Bad Habit
Written by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain
Trade Paperback

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.   Read More
 





The Bear Detectives
Written by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain
Hardcover

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. Illus. in full color. Read More
 





The Bear Detectives
Written by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain
Hardcover Library Binding

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. Illus. in full color. Read More
 





Bears in the Night
Written by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain
Hardcover

Illus. in full color. The Bears' adventures take them in, out, around, and about. "A good job of combining words and pictures into a slapstick but cohesive story."--School Library Journal. Read More
 





The Bears' Picnic
Written by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain
Hardcover

With the forces of nature conspiring against them, Papa Bear perseveres and finds the perfect spot for the Bear family picnic. Read More
 





The Bears' Vacation
Written by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain
Hardcover

Illus. in full color. Papa Bear demonstrates his seaside safety rules--with disastrous results.   Read More
 





The Berenstain Bears' Big Bear, Small Bear
Written by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain
Trade Paperback

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?   Read More
 





The Berenstain Bears' Big Bear, Small Bear
Written by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain
Hardcover Library Binding

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?   Read More
 





The Berenstain Bears and the Big Blooper
Written by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain
Trade Paperback

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... Read More
 





The Big Honey Hunt
Written by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain
Hardcover

According to Papa Bear, a bear must use his “smarts” to search for honey. When he brings Brother Bear along on a hunt for honey, it takes more than a few missteps to outsmart the Bears. Read More
 





The Big Honey Hunt
Written by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain
Hardcover Library Binding

According to Papa Bear, a bear must use his “smarts” to search for honey. When he brings Brother Bear along on a hunt for honey, it takes more than a few missteps to outsmart the Bears. Read More
 





The Berenstain Bears and the Big Road Race
Written by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain
Trade Paperback

Illus. in full color. Brother Bear in his little red car slowly but surely wins out against the yellow and blue cars in this tortoise-and-hare story.   Read More
 





The Bike Lesson
Written by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain
Hardcover

When Brother Bear gets a brand-new bike, he’s all set to ride it–that is, after Papa Bear shows him the rules of the road. Read More
 





The Bike Lesson
Written by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain
Hardcover Library Binding

Illus. in full color. Papa teaches Junior to ride a bicycle.   Read More
 

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