Book Series · 7 Books

First Time Books Books

In order from The Berenstain Bears and the Truth to The Berenstain Bears and the Papa's Day Surprise.

The First Time Books series is a set of 7 picture books by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain, published between 1983 and 2003. Written for ages 3–8, most books run about 30 pages.

The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Friends

The Berenstain Bears Don't Pollute (Anymore)

The Berenstain Bears and the Papa's Day Surprise

The Berenstain Bears' Mad, Mad, Mad Toy Craze

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$574

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1983

The Berenstain Bears and the Truth

By Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain

Two siblings get into mischief on a lazy day at home.

32 pages· 1,126 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud

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Summary: In Bear Country, Brother and Sister Bear face a dilemma after breaking a lamp while playing indoors. As their fibs grow, so does the tension. Can they find the courage to confess before their lies spiral out of control? Discover the importance of honesty in this charming tale.

The complete set

First Time Books Series

7 books · Published 1983–2003

Series

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$574

The Berenstain Bears and the Truth

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1983

Two siblings get into mischief on a lazy day at home.

Series

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$574

The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Friends

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1986

A young bear named Sister Bear struggles to find a playmate her own age until a new family moves into the neighborhood.

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$1580

The Berenstain Bears Trick or Treat

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1989

A Halloween trick goes awry, revealing unexpected truths.

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$574

The Berenstain Bears Don't Pollute (Anymore)

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1991

A family of bears learns about the importance of conservation and recycling in their community

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$1544

The Berenstain Bears' Funny Valentine

Chapter Book · Ages 4–7 · 2002

A young bear navigates Valentine's Day and her feelings towards her classmates, particularly a boy who has been bothering her.

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$474

The Berenstain Bears and the Papa's Day Surprise

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2003

A bear's family plans a surprise party for Father's Day despite his initial disinterest in celebrating the holiday

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$1625

The Berenstain Bears' Mad, Mad, Mad Toy Craze

Picture Book · Ages 4–7

Will the cubs escape the Beary Bubbies craze or be swept away?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the First Time Books series?

There are 7 books in the First Time Books series. It began with The Berenstain Bears and the Truth in 1983, and the newest book, The Berenstain Bears and the Papa's Day Surprise, was published in 2003.