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New Books

	The Berenstain Bears and the Mama's Day Surprise
On Sale in April! 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.
	The Berenstain Bears: We Like Kites
A Step 1 Book 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.

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Discover THE BEAR ESSENTIALS
There Is a First Time for Everything!

Whether its 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.

	The Berenstain Bears’ New Baby by Stan and Jan Berenstain
"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
	The Berenstain Bears Go to School by Stan and Jan Berenstain
A sympathetic story about Sister Bear, who conquers her fear of starting kindergarten.
	The Berenstain Bears and the Messy Room by Stan and Jan Berenstain
"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
	The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Junk Food by Stan and Jan Berenstain; illustrated by the authors
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' Report Card Trouble by Stan and Jan Berenstain
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 strike-outs he’s pitched or soccer balls he’s stopped and not on fractions and vocabulary.
	The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners by Stan and Jan Berenstain
"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
	The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers by Stan and Jan Berenstain
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."--School Library Journal
	The Berenstain Bears Count Their Blessings by Stan and Jan Berenstain
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 Visit the Dentist by Stan and Jan Berenstain
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 and Too Much TV by Stan and Jan Berenstain
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.

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What's Happening

The Berenstain Bears Television Show
The books you love to read come to life each weekday on PBS Kids. PBS and Nelvana have taken 80 of the most beloved Random House, Berenstain Bears titles and turned them into 15 minute episodes that you can watch with the whole family. Each half hour features two episodes. New episodes will air April 2004. Check your local listings.
PBS: www.pbskids.org/berenstainbears

Applebee’s® Kids in the Neighborhood Program

The Berenstain Bears will be featured as part of the Applebee's® Kids in the Neighborhood kids’ meal. Children will get a specially designed 8 page activity book along with a 12 oz. souvenir drinking cup. Promotion will run beginning March 8–June 8, 2004. For more information log on to www.applebees.com.

DoubleTree® Hotels’ kidsCAREpak Kids Promotion

All families checking in to DoubleTree® Hotels over the summer (Memorial Day– Labor Day 2004) will receive a kidsCAREpak backpack, including a Berenstain Bears book with bonus family activity and a souvenir magnetic picture frame! There will also be a chance to win a trip (location:TBD) by registering online or at a participating DoubleTree® Hotel. For more information log on to www.doubletree.com.

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More!

Videos
Columbia Tri-Star Video
Visit www.sonypictures.com/homevideo for details.

Be sure to visit these Berenstain Bears areas:

The Official Berenstain Bears website

Our guide for new parents!

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