Stan Berenstain
When the Berenstain Bears turn grouchy, the happy house goes to pieces
Through thick and thin, the members of the Bear family treat each other kindly. They're polite, thoughtful, and never forget to share their honey. But when Mama, Papa, Sister, and Brother all wake up with a bad case of the grouchies, the day takes a different turn.
The Bears snarl, shout, and hog the honey. They yell so loud, they wake up the night owl and the
...When the lights go out, every Bear is afraid of something
Even in the sunny land of Bear Country, spooky sights lurk in the shadows. Some bears are scared of bugs, some of mice, some of the eerie pictures that flicker on the late-night television movie. For Papa Bear, the scariest thing in the world comes in the mailbox: bills! But whenever Brother, Sister, Papa, or Mama gets scared, someone in the family is there to turn on the light switch
...Papa Bear helps the Bear Scouts find someone to rescue—himself!
To get their official rescue merit badges, Brother Bear, Sister Bear, and Cousin Fred need real-life experience saving other bears from harm. And Papa Bear knows the most about search-and-rescue—or at least that's what he says. But when they get into the wilderness, they find that Papa is much better at getting himself into trouble than getting other bears
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
...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
...Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Brother and Sister are having a bad case of the “gimmies.” Whenever they don’t get what they want, they throw a tantrum. But is this really the best way to handle their emotions? This beloved story is a perfect way to teach children about self-control and the importance of compromise.
At the mall, Brother and Sister see something that makes them want to scream
Mama Bear agrees to let the kids come to the shopping mall with her, as long as they promise to behave themselves. There will be no yelling, jumping, or rolling on the floor—even if they go near the toy store. The little bears agree. They will not get the screaming screamies.
The children are quiet at the yarn shop. They are sweet and polite at the
...When Papa Bear goes honey-hunting, trouble is sure to follow
There are chores to be done around the house, but all Papa Bear can think about is honey. There is no finer honey than the kind made by the bees that live in the gnarled old tree in the depths of the dark forest. Papa would be the happiest bear in the land if he could get his paws on some of that honey, but there's one big problem—the bees won't share!
Papa Bear has
...When Brother, Sister, and Papa compete in the Bear Olympics, who will be the best?
"Hooray, hooray!" the bears all say. "The Bears' Olympics start today!"
At the Bears' Olympics, the greatest athletes in Bear Country gather to see who can dive the deepest, climb the highest, and swing the swingiest of them all. Sister Bear runs the fastest, and Brother Bear jumps the farthest, but Papa isn't the best at anything. Though he huffs
...Read and listen along with the Berenstain Bears! Literary legends Stan and Jan Berenstain take readers for a ride in this classic Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss. Small Bear has a new bike, but before he can ride it, his dad insists on a teaching him about bike safety. From learning how to stop and turn to going down a hill and traveling roads you know, Small Bear has a lot to learn. And Father Bear has an unforgettable way of showing his son
...While trying out for a merit badge, the Bears find that saving Papa is the hardest test of all
Brother Bear, Sister Bear, and Cousin Fred are good Bear Scouts, and they know that when you're in the wilderness, you need to play it safe. When they try to earn their canoeing merit badge, they bring life vests, maps, and plenty of supplies. But there's one bear who always forgets to put safety first—and his name is Papa!
Papa says
...Just before a big road trip, there's one thing Sister Bear doesn't have to do
Before the Berenstain Bears pile into the car to visit Aunt Dorothy, there's one thing every bear needs to do: go to the bathroom. But when Mama Bear suggests a stop in the restroom to Sister Bear, Sister will only say: "I don't hafta."
No matter what Mama suggests, Sister insists, "I don't hafta. I don't hafta. I don't hafta." As it gets closer and closer
...When Lady Grizzly's priceless antiques go missing, the Bear Detectives are on the case!
When Papa Bear is invited to Grizzly Mansion to talk business with Squire Grizzly, the richest bear in Bear Country, Brother and Sister Bear beg to come along. The butler answers the door, announcing the arrival of Papa, Brother, Sister, and the cubs' visiting cousin, Freddy. The disappearance of Lady Grizzly's priceless antiques soon throws the
Read and listen along with the Berenstain Bears! "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.
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Read and listen along with the Berenstain Bears! 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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When Papa decides to clean the house, he nearly destroys it instead!
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.
...It's back to school for the Berenstain Bears!
After a summer of swimming, lazy days, and overnight camp-outs, it's back to school for Brother and Sister Bear. The cubs are nervous as they board the big yellow bus. What if their teacher doesn't like them? What if the homework is too hard? What if Brother Bear isn't chosen for the soccer team? Or what if he gets into trouble and is sent to the principal's office? With tons of interesting
Read and listen along with the Berenstain Bears in this charming story young readers will love. "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.
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