New Releases by Mike Berenstain

The Berenstain Bears already have a dog and a fish. When Brother Bear goes hunting for bullfrogs and comes home with a little kitten, the Bear family will have to decide if they have room for another pet!

Mind Your Manners! The Berenstain Bears know that it is always best to be polite. Their good manners come in handy all the time: when fishing with Papa Bear, when making mud pies, when playing pirates with friends, and when putting on the school play. Even a run-in with the neighborhood bully is an opportunity to be polite! Read along as Brother and Sister and Honey Bear learn when to say "Let me help," "You''re welcome," "Excuse me," "I''m sorry," "How are you?" "Nice to meet you," and, of course, "Please" and "Thank you." If the Berenstain Bears can do it, you can too!

This five-book collection in one volume of highly popular Berenstain Bears stories will provide children with an ideal gift they will enjoy all year long. Each of the stories’ values, morals, and life lessons will be invaluable for children throughout every stage of their lives. Titles include: The Berenstain Bears and the Gift of Courage, The Berenstain Bears: Faithful Friends, The Berenstain Bears and a Job Well Done, The Berenstain Bears Play a Good Game, The Berenstain Bears Love Their Neighbors

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 4-8 Reading out loud at home or in a classroom Beginning ongoing conversations about forgiveness and how to be a good person The Berenstain Bears and the Forgiving Tree: Features the hand-drawn artwork of Mike Berenstain, the son of the creators of the Berenstain Bears, Stan and Jan Berenstain Continues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain with the Berenstain Bears series of books Is 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

Teaching your child about kindness can be challenging. In this addition to the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books, young readers will learn how to treat others with kindness. Children will discover ways to implement traditional values and share God’s goodness. The Berenstain Bears: Kindness Counts—part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights™ series of books—is perfect for: Early readers, ages 4-8 Reading out loud at home or in a classroom Starting conversations with children about kindness, generosity, and grace The Berenstain Bears: Kindness Counts: Features the hand-drawn artwork of Mike Berenstain, the son of the creators of the Berenstain Bears, Stan and Jan Berenstain Continues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain with the Berenstain Bears series of books Is 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

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.

When Papa brings home a computer, the whole family is excited. Soon Mama, Brother, Sister, and even Honey start spending all day every day staring at their own computers. It''s up to Papa to get the family off the computer and back into the real world!

As a child, how did you learn about the Golden Rule? Young readers will learn the importance of treating others as they want to be treated in this addition to the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will discover choosing to be kind may not always be the easy choice. But it is always the right one. The Berenstain Bears and the Golden Rule—part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights™ series of books—is perfect for: Early readers, ages 4-8 Reading out loud at home or in a classroom Small group discussions and lessons highlighting Matthew 7:12: Do to others what you would have them do to you. Encouraging important conversations about right and wrong The Berenstain Bears and the Golden Rule: Features the hand-drawn artwork of Mike Berenstain, the son of the creators of the Berenstain Bears, Stan and Jan Berenstain Continues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain with the Berenstain Bears series of books Is 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 cubs act out the first Thanksgiving complete with costumes, props, and a full Thanksgiving feast. But will Sister Bear’s pet turkey play the part of dinner? The Berenstain Bears Give Thanks teaches how God provided for the pilgrims and reminds children of God’s many blessings.

Young readers will understand what loving your neighbor looks like in this addition to the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn that being a good neighbor takes more than having a nice home. The Berenstain Bears Love Their Neighbors—part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series of books—is perfect for: Early readers, ages 4-8 Reading out loud at home or in classrooms Sparking conversations about being a good neighbor and not casting judgment The Berenstain Bears Love Their Neighbors: Features the hand-drawn artwork of Mike Berenstain, the son of the creators of the Berenstain Bears, Stan and Jan Berenstain Continues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain with the Berenstain Bears series of books Is 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

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.

How can you explain God’s unconditional love to a child? Young readers will learn and appreciate the many ways God shows His love to them in this addition to the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will discover that God loves them because he made them, not because they’re successful. The Berenstain Bears: God Loves You!—part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights™ series of books—is perfect for: Early readers, ages 4-8 Reading out loud at home or in a classroom Creating conversations about individuality and uniqueness Supplementing God is love lessons that highlight the countless ways God shows His love to everyone The Berenstain Bears: God Loves You! : Features the hand-drawn artwork of Mike Berenstain, the son of the creators of the Berenstain Bears, Stan and Jan Berenstain Continues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain with the Berenstain Bears series of books Is 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

Young readers will learn the importance of praying in this addition to the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will understand how to recognize God’s blessings and how to create a daily habit of prayer. The Berenstain Bears Say Their Prayers—part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights™ series of books—is perfect for: Early readers, ages 4-8 Reading out loud at bedtime to encourage and reinforce night routines Creating quality conversations about prayer and thankfulness The Berenstain Bears Say Their Prayers: Features the hand-drawn artwork of Mike Berenstain, the son of the creators of the Berenstain Bears, Stan and Jan Berenstain Continues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain with the Berenstain Bears series of books Is 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 Bears are on a steam train trip across Bear Country. Mama and Papa enjoy the scenery, but the cubs want to learn about the train. If they are lucky, Grizzly Jones might let them blow the whistle. Woo-hoo! Beginning readers will feel like they are on board with the Bear family as they pass new sights and find out all about how the train runs.

Brother Bear''s act of kindness is repaid when he shares his knowledge of airplane modelmaking with young Billy. Includes Bible verses.

Papa and the cubs take Mama to Bear Country Grill for a special treat! From getting to the restaurant until dessert time, the night is full of fun and adventure. With the Bears, nothing is boring—especially not a night out on the town!

Sister is home sick from school. Mama wants to take good care of her so she can get well quickly. It turns out that keeping Sister happy all day long is no small job! Soon both Sister and Mama are more than ready for a return to school.

Brother Bear is all set for the big class trip to a honey farm. With Mama Bear, Papa Bear, and Sister Bear in tow for the sweet ride, there is bound to be a sticky adventure ahead!

Brother Bear and Sister Bear love to ride their skateboards. When their usual skating park closes, the only place left to ride is a neighborhood spot where helmets are not the fashion! Will Brother and Sister forget Mama''s advice about putting safety first?

Bears come from far and wide for a big Berenstain family reunion.

When Sister Bear makes a new friend and her best friend Lizzy gets jealous, Brother Bear tells her that God wants her to make up with Lizzy.

When Brother and Sister have a sleepover, not much sleeping gets done. Mama and Papa try their best to keep everything under control, but will they ever get those cubs to bed?

Hooray! There''s going to be a pet show at the Bear Town Festival this year. The Bear family makes sure all their pets—Little Lady, Gracie, Swish, and their new bird, Keats—look and feel their best for the big day. Who will Mayor Honeypot give prize ribbons to?

Sister Bear and her new friend, Miranda, make a lot of bad decisions - riding down Dead Bear''s Hill, eating Ben''s apples, running through Mizz McGrizz''s tulips, she wants Sister to stop playing with their new neighbor. But is it really all Miranda''s fault?

Sister Bear has made it to the school spelling bee, but all the practice that Papa Bear has her do only makes her more nervous.

Brother and Sister Bear are not greedy children, but all the toys and candy on TV look so great! Mama Bear has to find a way to teach her cubs that they can''t believe everything they see . . . before that pile of unused toys gets any bigger.

The Berenstain Bears have a wonderful vacation at the seashore, playing on the beach, visiting a museum, eating, and going fishing.

Thinking that the spirit of Christmas has been lost, Santa Bear disappears, until the Berenstain Bears show him that it still exists.