Book Series · 4 Books

The Berenstain Bear Scouts Merit Badge Mysteries Books

In order from The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Missing Merit Badges to The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Stinky Milk Mystery.

The Berenstain Bear Scouts Merit Badge Mysteries series is a set of 4 picture books by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain, published between 1998 and 1999. Written for ages 5–7, most books run about 30 pages.

The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Missing Merit Badges
The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Search for Naughty Ned
The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the White Water Mystery
The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Stinky Milk Mystery
The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Missing Merit Badges
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Missing Merit Badges
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 1998

The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Missing Merit Badges

By Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain, Michael Berenstain (Illustrator)

Merit badges vanish, and the Bear Scouts must uncover the truth.

32 pages· 999 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Summary: When the Bear Scouts' merit badges mysteriously disappear, Scout Sister Bear and Scout Brother Bear embark on a thrilling quest to find them. As they gather clues, the stakes rise—will they solve the mystery before it's too late? Join the adventure and see if you can crack the case alongside the Bear Scouts.
The complete set

The Berenstain Bear Scouts Merit Badge Mysteries Series

4 books · Published 1998–1999

The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Missing Merit Badges
Series
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The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Missing Merit Badges

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 1998

Merit badges vanish, and the Bear Scouts must uncover the truth.

The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Search for Naughty Ned
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The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Search for Naughty Ned

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 1998

A missing cub at Big Fun Park sparks a thrilling search.

The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the White Water Mystery
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The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the White Water Mystery

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 1999

Can the Bear Scouts uncover the secret behind their unexpected race loss?

The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Stinky Milk Mystery
Series
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The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Stinky Milk Mystery

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 1999

Why does Farmer Ben's milk taste like onions? The Bear Scouts investigate.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Berenstain Bear Scouts Merit Badge Mysteries series?

There are 4 books in the Berenstain Bear Scouts Merit Badge Mysteries series. It began with The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Missing Merit Badges in 1998, and the newest book, The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Stinky Milk Mystery, was published in 1999.

What ages are the Berenstain Bear Scouts Merit Badge Mysteries books best for?

The series is best for ages 5–7, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Berenstain Bear Scouts Merit Badge Mysteries book is the longest?

The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Missing Merit Badges is the longest book in the series at 999 words (32 pages).

Which Berenstain Bear Scouts Merit Badge Mysteries book is the shortest?

The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the White Water Mystery is the shortest at 729 words (32 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Berenstain Bear Scouts Merit Badge Mysteries to life.

01

Jan Berenstain

Author & Illustrator
02

Stan Berenstain

Author
03

Michael Berenstain

Illustrator
04

Mike Berenstain

Illustrator

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