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The Berenstain Bears and the Excuse Note (First Time Books(R))

As far as Sister Bear is concerned, there's a whole lot to like about school--her classmates, her teacher, and even the schoolwork. If it weren't for gym class, things would be perfect. All those jumping jacks and deep knee bends make Sister hot, sweaty, and sore. But when a slight twist of fate gives her the chance to sit on the sidelines, will Sister stretch the truth instead of her arms?

The Berenstain Bears and the Female Fullback

Can girls play football? Bertha Broom wants to join the football team but is turned down by coach Grizzmeyer because she's a girl. The students at Bear Country School start to question how girls and boys are treated differently. Soon, everyone is up in arms about Bertha's "football fate." Then Queenie McBear and Sister Bear decide to take a serious stand and get the town involved in equality for everyone!

The Berenstain Bears and the Forgiving Tree (Berenstain Bears/Living Lights: A Faith Story)

When Cousin Fred accidentally damages Brother’s brand-new bike, Brother Bear is angry. Can Sister Bear help him see that forgiving his friend is the right thing to do?

Berenstain Bears and the Forgiving Tree (Berenstain Bears/Living Lights: A Faith Story)

Teaching children about forgiveness and compassion can be challenging. In this addition to the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books, young readers will identify what behaviors are frustrating or hurtful. Children will learn the importance of controlling their emotions and the process of forgiveness. The Berenstain Bears and the Forgiving Tree—part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights™ series of books—is perfect for:Early readers, ages 4-8Reading out loud at home or in a classroomBeginning ongoing conversations about forgiveness and how to be a good personThe Berenstain Bears and the Forgiving Tree:Features the hand-drawn artwork of the Berenstain familyContinues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain with the Berenstain Bears series of booksIs part of one of the bestselling children&’s book series ever created, with more than 250 books published and nearly 300 million copies sold to date

The Berenstain Bears and the Galloping Ghost

Brother Bear learns about fear and getting back in the saddle when a ghost haunts the horse riding academy.

The Berenstain Bears and the Ghost of the Auto Graveyard

The Bear Detectives get to the bottom of a spooky car heist Beartown is all revved up for the Classic Car Show. But 8 cars mysteriously disappear from the athletic field, including Papa Bear's precious Red Roadster! The same night the cars vanish, Two-Ton Grizzly sees a ghost in his auto graveyard. It's up to the Bear Detectives to put together the clues and discover who--whether ghost or bear--is behind the heist!

The Berenstain Bears and the Ghost of the Forest (First Time Books(R))

Papa Bear's attempt to scare a band of young campers by telling them about ghosts in the woods comes to an unexpected conclusion with a double ghost lesson.

The Berenstain Bears and the Ghost of the Theater (I Can Read Level 1)

When Brother, Sister, and Honey need a summer job, they see that the old theater in town is hiring. The theater is dark and spooky, and full of strange things. What will they find?Beginning readers will love this 32-page spooky tale starring their favorite family of bears. The Berenstain Bears and the Ghost of the Theater is a 32-page Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and read full sentences.

The Berenstain Bears and the Giddy Grandma (The Berenstain Bears )

The Berenstain Bears and the Gift of Courage

Brother and Sister Bear wonder if they can be as brave as David when he fought Goliath. They find out when they face Too-Tall Grizzly and his gang. In The Berenstain Bears and the Gift of Courage, the cubs learn where real courage comes from.

The Berenstain Bears and the Gift of Courage (Berenstain Bears/Living Lights: A Faith Story)

Young readers will face Too-Tall Grizzly and his gang with Brother and Sister Bear in this addition to the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn where real courage comes from and how they can be as brave as David when he fought Goliath.The Berenstain Bears and the Gift of Courage—part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series of books—is perfect for:Early readers ages 4-8Reading out loud in classrooms, during story time, and at home or bedtimeBirthday gifts, Easter, holiday gift giving, or as a new addition to your e-librarySparking intentional conversations about courage and braveryThe Berenstain Bears and the Gift of Courage is an addition to the Living Lights™ series that:Features the hand-drawn artwork of the Berenstain familyContinues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain in this Berenstain Bears series of booksIs part of one of the bestselling children&’s book series ever created, with more than 250 books published and nearly 300 million copies sold to date

The Berenstain Bears and the Golden Rule

The 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. Should Sister Bear ignore the new girl at school just because her friends do? The Berenstain Bears and the Golden Rule shows children how choosing to be kind may not always be the easy choice. But it is always the right one.

The Berenstain Bears and the Good Deed

Brother, Sister and Cousin Bear all want to get their scouting Good Deed merit badges.Follow them and Papa Bear through their community.

The Berenstain Bears and the Green-Eyed Monster (I Can Read!)

Illustrated 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 Homework Hassle (I Can Read!)

When Brother gets in trouble for not doing his homework, he learns that his father isn't perfect. Father and son learn a lesson together in this classic children's book.

The Berenstain Bears and the In-Crowd (The Berenstain Bears )

Queenie McBear, the bossy new she-cub in town, tries to take over by putting other cubs down. But she's in for a lesson when Sister Bear decides not to give in to Queenie's peer pressure tactics.

The Berenstain Bears and the Joy of Giving (Berenstain Bears/Living Lights)

In The Berenstain Bears and The Joy of Giving Brother and Sister Bear can’t wait for Christmas and all the presents they’ll open. But during the Christmas Eve pageant, something special happens! The Bear cubs learn a very valuable lesson about the joy of giving to others.

The Berenstain Bears and the Joy of Giving: The True Meaning of Christmas (Berenstain Bears/Living Lights: A Faith Story)

Join Brother and Sister Bear at the Christmas Eve pageant as they witness the very first Christmas, and make an important discovery about giving and receiving, a valuable lesson at Christmas and year around. Young readers will learn the true meaning of Christmas in this addition to The Berenstain Bears Living Lights™ series.The Berenstain Bears explore the value of generosity and gratitude in The Berenstain Bears and the Joy of Giving. Children will discover ways to implement traditional values and share God&’s goodness in Zonderkidz The Berenstain Bears Living Lights™ series of books.The Berenstain Bears and the Joy of Giving:Sparks conversations about the joy of giving to others?Encourages age appropriate discussions about sharing and developing an attitude of gratitude?Perfect for back-to-school reading, summer reading, birthday gifts, and holiday?gift-givingPerfect for early reader ages 4-8, reading out loud at home or in a classroomThe Berenstain Bears Living Lights™ series:Features the hand-drawn artwork of the Berenstain familyContinues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan BerenstainIs part of one of the bestselling children&’s book series ever created, with more than 250 unique books published and nearly 300 million books sold to date?Look for additional inspirational children&’s picture books in The Berenstain Bears Living Lights™ series.

The Berenstain Bears and the Little Lost Cub: Level 1 (I Can Read! #Level 1)

Helping a lost cub find his mother is a perfect good deed for the Scouts. After all, if they are living by God’s example, they cannot let even the smallest go astray! Will they find the cub’s mother and bring them back together?

The Berenstain Bears and the Little Lost Cub: Level 1 (I Can Read! / Berenstain Bears / Good Deed Scouts / Living Lights: A Faith Story)

Young readers will begin sounding out words and reading simple sentences in this Level One I Can Read addition to the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn about good deeds and how living by God&’s example will keep them from going astray.The Berenstain Bears and the Little Lost Cub—part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series of books—is perfect for:Early readers ages 4-8Teaching new readers how to sound out words and use context cluesSparking educational conversations about the importance of good deeds and always living by God&’s exampleThe Berenstain Bears and the Little Lost Cub is an addition to the Living Lights™ series that:Features the hand-drawn artwork of the Berenstain familyContinues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain in this Berenstain Bears series of booksIs part of one of the bestselling children&’s book series ever created, with more than 250 books published and nearly 300 million copies sold to date

The Berenstain Bears and the Mama's Day Surprise (First Time Books(R))

Come for a visit with the Berenstain Bears in this beloved story that's perfect to teach children about the importance of thoughtfulness and family! Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. It’s Mother’s Day, and Papa and the cubs want to do something very special for Mama, but will they be able to keep it a secret? Includes over 50 bonus stickers!

The Berenstain Bears and the Mansion Mystery

When Lady Grizzly's priceless antiques go missing, the Bear Detectives are on the case! When Papa Bear is invited to Grizzly Mansion to talk business with Squire Grizzly, the richest bear in Bear Country, Brother and Sister Bear beg to come along. The butler answers the door, announcing the arrival of Papa, Brother, Sister, and the cubs' visiting cousin, Freddy. The disappearance of Lady Grizzly's priceless antiques soon throws the household into chaos. Papa, who thinks he's an expert on everything, vows to solve the case with the assistance of Freddy's sniffer hound, Snuff. But the biggest vanishing act is yet to come. Can the Bear Family solve the case and restore harmony to Grizzly Mansion?

The Berenstain Bears and the Messy Room

Commotion begins when Brother Bear and Sister Bear can't seem to clean their extremely messy room without the aid of their Parent Bears.

The Berenstain Bears and the Messy Room (First Time Books(R))

Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. 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? This beloved story is a perfect way to teach children about tidying up, organization, and taking good care of their belongings.

The Berenstain Bears and the Messy Room: Read & Listen Edition (First Time Books(R))

Read and listen along with the Berenstain Bears in this charming story young readers will love. "The room shared by Brother and Sister is a mess because the cubs argue over who should neaten up instead of working together. Sure to make toddlers smile while they absorb an implied lesson."—Publishers Weekly. This ebook includes Read & Listen audio narration.