The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1985 · Est. 9 min read-aloud

The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners

By Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain

Part of the The Berenstain Bears series

A family's trouble with manners is addressed through a plan to correct their behavior.

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32 pages· 1,161 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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In Bear Country, Mama Bear faces a challenge: her family's manners are slipping. To restore order, she creates a Politeness Plan, assigning chores for each act of rudeness. As Papa, Brother, and Sister Bear navigate this new system, will they learn the value of good manners, or will chaos ensue? With humor and heart, this tale explores the ups and downs of family life and the importance of etiquette. Discover how a simple chart can lead to unexpected lessons and laughter in this charming story.

From the publisher

“When Mama Bear’s efforts to improve her family’s manners are unsuccessful, she devises a Politeness Plan–a chart listing a chore as a penalty for eachact of rudeness. Basic etiquette is presented in a practical way. Berenstainillustrations add humor and understanding.”– “School Library Journal.”

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
1,161
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD620L
Themes & topics
Books about bearsBooks about manners and etiquetteBooks about familyBooks about social themesBooks about habits and behavior
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
August 17, 1985
First published
August 1, 1985
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780394873336

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