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The Berenstain Bears' Mad, Mad, Mad Toy Craze
by Stan Berenstain and Jan BerenstainThe 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 and the Prize Pumpkin
by Stan Berenstain and Jan BerenstainThe 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 Green-Eyed Monster
by Stan Berenstain and Jan BerenstainIllustrated in full color. 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.
The Berenstain Bears Get the Scaredies
by Stan Berenstain and Jan BerenstainWhen 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 and show that everything is all right.
In this delightful Berenstain Bears poem, the Bears learn never to make fun of someone else's fears, because the next time the lights go off, you could be the scaredy-bear!
The Berenstain Bears and the Missing Dinosaur Bone
by Jan Berenstain and Stan BerenstainWho stole a bone from the dinosaur skeleton at the museum? Beginning readers will want to read this detective story and solve the mystery of The Berenstain Bears and The Missing Dinosaur Bone. 'I can read it all by myself' is the Beginner Books motto, and behind it is an understanding of how important it is for children to take pride and pleasure in their early reading. Beginner Books have been designed to appeal directly to children through the use of humour, rhyme, and bright pictures that can be 'read' even by the non-reading child. Some Beginner Books are simple stories, others are hilarious nonsense: both types have been designed to give children confidence and make them want to go on reading. Ages 3+
The Berenstain Bears Count Their Blessings
by Stan Berenstain and Jan BerenstainIllustrated 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.
The Berenstain Bears' Report Card Trouble
by Stan Berenstain and Jan BerenstainIt'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.
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 Mansion Mystery
by Jan Berenstain and Stan BerenstainWhen 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 household into chaos. Papa, who thinks he's an expert on everything, vows to solve the case with the assistance of Freddy's sniffer hound, Snuff. But the biggest vanishing act is yet to come. Can the Bear Family solve the case and restore harmony to Grizzly Mansion?
The Berenstain Bears and the Bad Habit
by Stan Berenstain and Jan BerenstainSister Bear enjoys biting her nails and we all know that biting nails is a bad habit. All of the Berenstain Bear family teams up to help Sister Bear kick her habit and keep those nails intact.
The Berenstain Bears The Big Honey Hunt
by Jan Berenstain and Stan BerenstainAccording 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.
The Berenstain Bears' Trouble with Pets
by Stan Berenstain and Jan BerenstainBrother 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 Think of Those in Need
by Stan Berenstain and Jan BerenstainStuff 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 Bike Lesson
by Jan Berenstain and Stan BerenstainWhen 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.
The Berenstain Bears Lend a Helping Hand
by Stan Berenstain and Jan BerenstainWhen 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 and the Missing Honey
by Stan Berenstain and Jan BerenstainIllus. in full color. Papa Bear's favorite blackberry honey disappears, and the Bear Detectives set out to find the culprit.
The Berenstain Bears Get the Gimmies
by Stan Berenstain and Jan BerenstainBrother 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. From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Berenstain Bears and the Homework Hassle
by Stan Berenstain and Jan BerenstainWhen Brother gets in trouble for not doing his homework, he learns that his father isn't perfect. Father and son learn a lesson together in this classic children's book.
The Berenstain Bears Get Their Kicks
by Stan Berenstain and Jan BerenstainWhen 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.
The Berenstain Bears and the Big Question
by Stan Berenstain and Jan BerenstainWhen Sister Bear asks her mother about God, Mama tries to explain. They go to services at the chapel in the woods and other bears thank God for different things.
The Berenstain Bears and the Double Dare
by Stan Berenstain and Jan BerenstainBrother Bear and Farmer Ben enjoy a watermelon together and teach Too-Tall Grizzly and his gang that stealing is not a good idea.
Includes picture descriptions.
This file should make an excellent embossed braille copy.
The Berenstain Bears and the In-Crowd
by Stan Berenstain and Jan BerenstainQueenie 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.
