Yes, I know. Again. The Berenstain Bears, much like Arthur from yesterday, are part of a series. Not an actual book. I know. But could I really pass up the letter "B" without mentioning the genius that is The Berenstain Bears? I mean both Berenstain and Bears begin with "B" so I think not!
As is the case with Arthur, there is a Berenstain Bears book for nearly every situation under the sun. However, in nearly every book the bears, aptly names Brother and Sister, learn some valuable, often moral, lesson. All neatly wrapped up within the confines of a picture book.
Greedy? There's a book for that - The Berenstain Bears and the Green-Eyed Monster. New addition to the family? Then there's There Berenstain Bears's New Baby. Teaching reducing, reusing, and recycling? Bring on The Berenstain Bears Don't Pollute (Anymore). Then there are the obligatory seasonal stories, The Berenstain Bears and the Prize Pumpkin (a personal favorite) and The Berenstain Bears Meet Santa Bear.
Whatever the issue, topic, or lesson, you can guarantee that Stan and Jan Berenstain (how cute is it that their names rhyme?) have already thought about it and published a book about it. Throw in the fact that, again much like Arthur, there is a vintage cartoon series (thanks again PBS) based on them and you have a winner!
So, do you like the Berenstain Bears? Again, they were one of my favorites growing up and I have continued to share that with my kiddos each and every year. I'll be honest, part of the reason I enjoy them is the fact that I like saying the name Berenstain. It's fun. I spent much of my youth mispronouncing it Bernstein so maybe that's why I get a kick out of saying it, correctly, now. Anywho, what's your favorite Berenstain Bears book? Wow, 3 "Bs" in a row, that's hard to say! How do you incorporate it into the classroom?
Well, tomorrow I promise I will have an actual book rather than a series. Promise. So, head back and find out what "C" will bring!
Thanks for hopping by!
I remember watching the show and reading the books as a kid. Wow that feels like forever ago. And quite honestly I don't remember if I really liked it or not. Seems how I remember watching more than once, I have to assume I liked it. :)
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Ha! I loved the cartoon too! It was a good one!
ReplyDeleteI really loved the first Bernstein Bears book I remember reading a long long time ago . . . The Honey Tree. We have a huge stack of them here at our house and the six kids have read them all many times. My DH doesn't appreciate them too much, and I must agree with his assessment that Papa Bear often times is made out to be quite . . . well maybe not quite so bright. And that does bother me too.
ReplyDeleteGood point. They are a bit stereotypical and a little dated. But they are great and I love them! :)
DeleteI loved the Berenstein Bears as a kid and I have tried to pas that love on to my children. Stopping by through the AtoZ to share some love.
ReplyDeleteI hope that you've been successful and they enjoy it as well! I know my boys do! Thanks so much!
Deletelove the berenstein bears! we used to watch the shows all the time. we also owned all the books. my favorite being the one were the mother bear is pregnant and the children notice the changes because they can't sit on her lap anymore...sigh, memories.
ReplyDeleteOoooh, that is a great one! :) Have it!
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