Book Series · 13 Books

The Berenstain Bears Beginner Books Books

In order from The Big Honey Hunt to That Stump Must Go!. Part of The Berenstain Bears.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$958

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1962

The Big Honey Hunt

By Stan Berenstain

A father and son bear go on a honey hunt to find honey to fill their empty honey pot.

72 pages· 748 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud

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Summary: The Bear family is out of honey, and Father Bear, with Small Bear in tow, embarks on a quest to find fresh honey straight from the hive. Ignoring Mother Bear's advice to buy it from the store, they follow a bee into the wild. Will their pursuit lead to sweet success or sticky trouble? Join this delightful adventure as Father Bear's unconventional methods teach Small Bear about the unpredictable nature of seeking honey. Perfect for early readers, this tale combines humor and excitement, sparking curiosity and a love for reading.

The complete set

The Berenstain Bears Beginner Books Series

13 books · Published 1962–2000

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$958

The Big Honey Hunt

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1962

A father and son bear go on a honey hunt to find honey to fill their empty honey pot.

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$958

The Bears' Picnic

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1966

A family of bears goes on a picnic and has trouble finding the perfect spot.

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$858

The Bear Scouts

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1967

Papa Bear teaches cubs the secrets of camping.

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$958

Inside Outside Upside Down

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 1968

A child goes on a journey to town and back home.

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$958

The Bears' Vacation

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1968

A father teaches his son about safety rules during their summer vacation at the beach.

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$1715

Bears on Wheels

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 1969

Bears balance and count in a whimsical wheel adventure.

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$750

Old Hat New Hat

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1970

A bear searches for the perfect hat.

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$958

The Bears' Christmas

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1970

A Christmas morning of skiing, skating, and sledding lessons awaits in Bear Country.

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$958

Bears in the Night

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 1971

A person goes on a journey out of their bedroom window and back again.

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$574

He Bear, She Bear

Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 1974

Discover limitless possibilities beyond gender in this empowering board book adventure.

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$858

The Bear Detectives

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1975

A bear detective duo solves the mystery of a stolen pumpkin.

The Berenstain Bears and the Missing Dinosaur Bone

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$958

The Berenstain Bears and the Missing Dinosaur Bone

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1980

A group of bears and their dog solve a mystery of a missing dinosaur bone.

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$1139

That Stump Must Go!

Chapter Book · Ages 8–8 · 2000

Papa Bear battles a stubborn stump with a hidden root.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Berenstain Bears Beginner Books series?

There are 13 books in the Berenstain Bears Beginner Books series. It began with The Big Honey Hunt in 1962, and the newest book, That Stump Must Go!, was published in 2000.