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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 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 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 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 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 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' 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 Slumber Party
by Stan Berenstain and Jan BerenstainSister Bear's first slumber party at Lizzy Bruin's gets out of hand with pillow fighting and soda squirting--and then Brother Bear and Cousin Freddy show up. Lizzy's parents have no choice but to end the party, and Brother and Sister receive a valuable lesson in behaving away from home.
The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble at School
by Stan Berenstain and Jan BerenstainWhile out of school for a few days with a cold, Brother Bear ignores his make-up work. And when he returns to class, he discovers the consequences of neglecting his responsibilities: he fails his division test. Grizzly Gramps helps Brother learn that it's never too late to correct a mistake.
The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist
by Stan Berenstain and Jan BerenstainSister 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 Go Out for the Team
by Jan Berenstain and Stan BerenstainWhen backyard sluggers Brother and Sister join the Bear Country Cub League, they get real uniforms and play on a baseball field. They also have pressure to win and competition from the other cubs. But it's Mama's advice that helps them prepare sensibly for team sports.
The Berenstain Bears' Trouble with Money
by Stan Berenstain and Jan BerenstainTo earn coins for the Astro Bear video game, Brother and Sister Bear find ways to work for money. How they find the middle ground between being spendthrifts and little misers makes for a funny, realistic story.
The Berenstain Bears and Mama's New Job
by Stan Berenstain and Jan BerenstainWhen Mama turns her quilt-making hobby into a business, the Bear family worries that she won't have time for them.
But as everyone pitches in to help her, they realize that things aren't so different after all--and they're prouder of Mama than ever!
The Berenstain Bears Don't Pollute
by Stan Berenstain and Jan BerenstainThe bears in Bear Country grow concerned about how pollution and waste of natural resources are damaging the world around them, so they form The Earthsavers Club
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' 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' Christmas Tree
by Stan Berenstain and Jan BerenstainThe Berenstain Bears discover the true meaning of Christmas when they receive a surprise after they spend the entire day searching for the perfect Christmas tree. This wonderful book will delight parents and children alike.
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' 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' Gossip Gang
by Stan and Berenstain w/ Mike Berenstain"Without wood a fire goes out; without gossip a quarrel dies down." Proverbs 26:30 Sister gets involved with a group of friends who like to exchange the latest gossip about the other cubs at school. But she loses her enthusiasm when some of the gossip comes back at her.
The Berenstain Bears
by Stan and Berenstain w/ Mike Berenstain“Secrets are fun. But it’s more fun to share! So welcome!” said Brother and Sister Bear. It looks like Brother and Sister Bear are sneaking around Bear Country! Cousin Fred and Lizzy are curious. What could their friends be up to?
The Berenstain Bears Discover God's Creation
by Stan and Berenstain w/ Mike BerenstainGod’s creation, we have found, has a better picture and better sound. And worlds of wonder all around! Thanks, Lord, for this world we’ve found! Mama Bear pulls the plug on TV and the Bear cubs are upset! What are they going to do now? All it takes is a peek outside for Brother and Sister to see that God has given them a beautiful world that is far more fun than the TV screen.