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Jan Berenstain

5 stars across 35 books

Stan and Jan Berenstain were already successful cartoonists for magazines and adult humor books when they began writing children's books. The first story starring the bear family, The Big Honey Hunt, appeared in 1962. Since then, more than 370 Berenstain Bears books have been published, and more than 300 million copies have been sold. What began as an idea sparked by their young sons' love of reading has become over the years arguably the best-selling children's book series ever. Since their inception, the Berenstain Bears stories have expanded to include picture books, beginning readers, and chapter books--even a hit TV show on PBS. Writing and illustrating the books has become a Berenstain family affair. Mike joined with his parents as a creative team in the late 1980s. The Bear family has expanded over the years as well. Sister Bear arrived in 1974, and baby Honey joined the family in 2000. Though Stan died in 2005 and Jan in 2012, Mike continues to create the delightful Berenstain Bear adventures from his studio in Pennsylvania. Stan and Jan Berenstain were already successful cartoonists for magazines and adult humor books when they began writing children's books. The first story starring the bear family, The Big Honey Hunt, appeared in 1962. Since then, more than 250 Berenstain Bears books have been published, and more than 260 million copies have been sold. What began as an idea sparked by their young sons' interest in children's books has become over the years arguably the best-selling children's book series ever. Since their inception, the Berenstain Bears stories have expanded to include picture books, beginning readers, and chapter books-even a hit TV show on PBS. Writing and illustrating the books has become a Berenstain family affair. Mike joined with his parents as a creative team in the late 1980s. The Bear family has expanded over the years as well. Sister Bear arrived in 1974, and baby Honey joined the family in 2000. Since Stan's death at age eighty-two in 2005, Jan and Mike have continued to write and illustrate wonderful new adventures for Mama, Papa, Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear. They live in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, which looks a lot like Bear Country. Mike Berenstain lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where he continues to write and illustrate wonderful new adventures for Mama, Papa, Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear.

The Bike Lesson: Another Adventure of the Berenstain Bears

1st April 2008

The Bike Lesson: Another Adventure of the Berenstain Bears

The Bike Lesson is a perfect story for beginning readers, who will delight in spotting the dangers of the road before Fa... MoreThe Bike Lesson: Another Adventure of the Berenstain Bears

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The Big Honey Hunt

15th September 2002

The Big Honey Hunt

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Inside Outside Upside Down

5th March 2007

Inside Outside Upside Down

A new edition of the classic illustrated storybook, ideal for sharing with your child. An ever-popular Berenst... MoreInside Outside Upside Down

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The Bears’ Holiday: Berenstain Bears

2nd April 2009

The Bears’ Holiday: Berenstain Bears

A new edition of the classic Berenstain Bears story, ideal for children just beginning to read on their own. T... MoreThe Bears’ Holiday: Berenstain Bears

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"C" is for Clown: a Circus of "C" Words

9th December 1993

"C" is for Clown: a Circus of "C" Words

C IS FOR CLOWN follows the highly successful 'B Book' and introduces young children to a crazy collection of words begin... More"C" is for Clown: a Circus of "C" Words

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Bears on Wheels: Berenstain Bears

1st April 2009

Bears on Wheels: Berenstain Bears

A new edition of the classic Berenstain Bears story, ideal for children just beginning to read on their own. ... MoreBears on Wheels: Berenstain Bears

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The Berenstain Bears On the Moon

31st July 1985

The Berenstain Bears On the Moon

When THE BERENSTAIN BEARS GO TO THE MOON young children will want to read along and join them in an adventure that is bo... MoreThe Berenstain Bears On the Moon

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The Berenstain Bears Go on a Ghost Walk

6th November 2014

The Berenstain Bears Go on a Ghost Walk

Papa Bear loves Halloween, so he's thrilled when he's put in charge of the Bear Country School's Ghost Walk. He has ever... MoreThe Berenstain Bears Go on a Ghost Walk

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The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Chores

6th November 2014

The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Chores

Papa Bear and the cubs are having some trouble with chores-they don't want to do them! When they decide to take a break ... MoreThe Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Chores

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The Berenstain Bears Bear Country Fun Sticker and Activity Book

8th March 2016

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Recent Reviews

The Big Honey Hunt

by Toppa

Nostalgia factor is high on this one because I remember reading it years and years ago.

Papa Bear is always the idiot though. He can't just go to t...
The Bike Lesson: Another Adventure of the Berenstain Bears

by Bookgirl

This has been a firm favourite go to book for a fun bedtime/anytime read. At least 3 generations of children have had the pleasure of this book and a...
The Bears’ Picnic: Berenstain Bears

by Darcm

I liked the book very much the story was funny and lots of pictures.
It was a family and my favourite was Daddy bear as he was funny and awesome.
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