The library recently acquired several Berenstain Bears books at the request of a faculty member.   These books, not only the topic of a famous "Mandela effect" regarding the authors' last name, are also some of the twentieth century's most famous children's literature.  Through the adventures of Mother, Father, Brother, and Sister, many young children learn the values of the family dynamic.  Jan would have been 101 years old today, with a birthday of July 26, 1923. Check out these children's classics from our library!

 

Cover ArtThe Big Honey Hunt by Stan Berenstain

ISBN: 0394800281
This classic Beginner Book written by Stan and Jan Berenstain is the debut of the beloved Berenstain Bears! The Bear family has run out of honey, and Father Bear and Small Bear are sent to get more. But rather than just get some at the store as Mother Bear suggested, Father Bear decides to follow a bee and get fresh honey from the source. Early readers and established Berenstain Bears fans will lap up this sweet, adventurous (and misadventurous) tale. Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Cover ArtInside Outside Upside Down by Stan Berenstain; Jan Berenstain

ISBN: 0394811429
Brother Bear explores a carton on a truck and gets carried away. By the time he has returned, the reader will be exposed to the concepts of "inside, outside, upside down."
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Cover ArtThe Berenstain Bears Lend a Helping Hand by Stan Berenstain; Jan Berenstain

ISBN: 9780679889564
This classic Berenstain Bears story is a perfect way to teach children about the importance of helping those in need and to never judge a book by its cover! Brother and Sister have agreed to help their elderly neighbor, Miz McGrizz, clean her attic. Although they aren't excited to spend their Saturday helping her out, they just might end up having more fun than they thought.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Cover ArtThe Berenstain Bears and the Messy Room by Stan Berenstain; Jan Berenstain

ISBN: 9780394856391
This classic Berenstain Bears story is a perfect way to teach children about tidying up, organization, and taking good care of their belongings! Mama and Papa are frustrated that Brother and Sister can't seem to pick up after themselves. Will the cubs ever learn to clean up their messes?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Cover ArtThe Berenstain Bears and Too Much Teasing by Stan Berenstain; Jan Berenstain

ISBN: 9780679877066
This classic Berenstain Bears story is a perfect way to teach children about kindness and consideration! Brother has begun to tease Sister because he thinks it's funny, but when the tables are turned and Too-Tall-Grizzly starts teasing Brother, a very valuable lesson is learned.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Cover ArtThe Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist by Stan Berenstain; Jan Berenstain

ISBN: 0394848365
Complete with a visit from the Tooth Fairy, this classic Berenstain Bears story is the perfect way to calm children's nerves about going to the dentist! Join Mama, Papa, Brother, and Sister for a trip to the dentist where they'll get checked for cavities, have their teeth cleaned, and learn all about the tools a dentist uses to help keep teeth healthy.