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The Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor
by Stan Berenstain and Jan BerenstainIt'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.
The Berenstain Bears Gotta Dance!
by Stan Berenstain and Jan BerenstainCan Brother Bear overcome his fear and learn to dance? Brother Bear thinks dancing is stupid until Sister Bear tells him that his longtime crush, Bonnie, may be going to the spring fling with Too-Tall!
Brother decides that he needs to learn to dance--and fast. Can the Bear family band together in time to teach him enough moves to overcome his fear of the dance floor?
The Berenstain Bears' Graduation Day
by Mike BerenstainCelebrate graduation with the Berenstain Bears! Brother and Sister are finishing another school year, and Bear Country School is holding a graduation ceremony for the whole school. This year Brother and Sister will get to wear a cap and gown-and get a diploma. But what about Honey Bear? Will she be able to get into the act? Read along as the Berenstain Bears learn the true meaning of the end of the school year. A perfect gift for graduates of all ages.
The Berenstain Bears Hurry to Help
by Stan and Berenstain w/ Mike BerenstainThere will be lots of bears who will need help today. I can feel it in my bones. Follow me, Scouts!” said Papa. It’s time for the Bear Scouts to earn their Good Deed Merit Badge. But things get a little crazy as scoutmaster, Papa Bear looks for someone who really needs their helping hands…and instead causes quite a lot of trouble in Bear Country.
The Berenstain Bears in the Dark
by Stan Berenstain and Jan BerenstainAfter 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.
The Berenstain Bears’ Kitten Rescue
by Jan BerenstainThe Good Deed Scouts are on the lookout for someone to help . . . and they hear the mewing of a kitten in a tall tree! Will the cubs save the day?
The Berenstain Bears' Knight to Remember
by Jan Berenstain and Stan BerenstainWhen Brother and Sister Bear dig up the past, it's an adventure to remember! On a beautiful sunny day in Bear Country Park, Brother Bear is riding his skateboard and Sister Bear and her new butterfly friend are skipping rope. Then they notice a sign on the Shagbark Hickory Bulletin Board: HELP WANTED! AT ARCHEOLOGICAL DIGS. Determined to be the first to apply, Sister and Brother Bear hotpaw it to the Bearsonian Institution and meet Professor Actual Factual. He drives them to the dig, where Sister Bear unearths a medieval suit of armor, complete with a curse. They transport the find back to the museum and assemble the knight, hoping it will attract bears from all over. But the next morning, it comes charging out of the tower room! Will the exhibit go on and give everyone in Bear Country a true knight to remember?
The Berenstain Bears Learn to Share
by Stan and Berenstain w/ Mike BerenstainSo, sharing’s fun. It’s good to do, and lots of times— it’s easy, too. And if you share it’s also true your fellow bear will share with you! What’s more fun than spending alone time? Spending time with friends and family! Share in Sister Bear’s joy as she learns that God has blessed her with great friends and lots of time and toys to share.
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 Lost in Cyberspace
by Jan Berenstain and Stan BerenstainComputers in the classroom send the Bear Country cubs into cyberspace
The cubs of Bear Country School are in for a real surprise when Squire Grizzly gives each student a computer. With the discovery of the Internet, everyone start to lose focus and forget to do their schoolwork.
Teacher Bob struggles to bring the pupils out of cyberspace and back to Beartown--and teach them the importance of real-life interaction before it's too late.
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' Moving Day
by Stan Berenstain and Jan BerenstainThis 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.
The Berenstain Bears' Moving Day
by Stan Berenstain and Jan BerenstainWhen the Bear family moves to a larger tree, will all the members of the family adjust to their new lives?
The Berenstain Bears’ Neighbor in Need
by Jan BerenstainThe Good Deed Scouts are on the lookout for someone to help…and who do they see? It’s Mrs. Grizzle doing her yard work! Will she let the cubs help?
The Berenstain Bears' New Baby
by Stan Berenstain 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' New Neighbors
by Stan Berenstain and Jan BerenstainWhen The Bear family sees new neighbors moving in Brother and sister want to make friends with the family. (Especially since they have cubs) Bud does everyone feel that way?
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The Berenstain Bears No Girls Allowed
by Stan Berenstain and Jan BerenstainSister 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.
The Berenstain Bears' Nursery Tales
by Jan Berenstain and Stan BerenstainThree classic stories from the creators of the Berenstain Bears
Goldilocks sneaks into the home of three fearsome bears and searches for a bite to eat and a place to sleep--but everything is too cold or too hot, too soft or too hard!
The industrious Little Red Hen works to plant some wheat to bake bread--but none of the other animals will help her!
And when the Gingerbread Man comes to life, he runs all over the land, taunting everyone by saying that no one will never catch him.
For four decades, Stan and Jan Berenstain charmed readers all over the world with the vibrant drawings and lively storytelling of the Berenstain Bears. Here, the masters of children's literature turn to three classic nursery stories, illustrated in the Berenstain style that children love so much.
The Berenstain Bears' Perfect Fishing Spot
by Stan and Berenstain w/ Mike BerenstainDig up some worms, and get out your pole. Head for your favorite fishing hole! Papa Bear wants fish for dinner, so Mama recommends buying one from Grizzly Gus. But that's too easy for Papa, whose big ideas net hima nd the cubs nothing but trouble. This is one fish story that's sure to get your youngster hooked on reading!
The Berenstain Bears Play Ball
by Jan Berenstain and Stan BerenstainBatter up! When baseball fever hits Bear Country, Papa Bear wants to turn Brother Bear into a star player--but what about Sister Bear? Little League is coming to Bear Country! It's enough to wake Papa Bear from his spring snooze in the hammock. Mama Bear knows there's no stopping him as Papa races up to the attic and gets down his old bat, ball, and glove to coach the next Hall of Famer: Brother Bear. But the cub would rather play with his friends. Who wants to practice day and night? Isn't baseball supposed to be fun? Will Papa Bear put together a winning team and make Brother Bear the star player? And will Sister Bear ever get her turn at bat?
The Berenstain Bears Ready, Get Set, Go!
by Jan Berenstain and Stan BerenstainWhen 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 and he puffs, he always comes last.
As the events go on and the prizes are awarded, he tries harder and harder to run, jump, dive, and drive. Before the sun sets, will Papa find a sport in which he can be the best?
The Berenstain Bears Reap the Harvest
by Stan and Berenstain w/ Mike BerenstainSummertime…and the living is too easy. Brother and Sister Bear want a job. How can they convince Farmer Ben that two small cubs would be a big help down on the farm? The Berenstain Bears learn that you reap what you sow in this satisfying story that's perfect for beginning readers.
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 Say Their Prayers
by Stan and Berenstain w/ Mike BerenstainThe Berenstain Bear series helps children learn how God wants them to live every day. When the Bear family practices going to church, praying, and being kind, plus remembering how much God loves them, their lives are much more joyful. In The Berenstain Bears Say Their Prayers. Brother Bear discovers that God answers every prayer—in his own way and time. Children will learn, along with Brother Bear, that praying isn’t just for bedtime.