Stan and Jan Berenstain were already successful cartoonists for magazines and adult humor books when they began writing children’s books. The first story starring the bear family, The Big Honey Hunt, appeared in 1962. Since then, more than 360 Berenstain Bears books have been published, and more than 300 million copies have been sold. What began as an idea sparked by their young sons’ love of reading has become one of the best-selling children’s book series ever!
Can the cubs learn the true value of money before their pockets run dry?
A young bear outgrows his bed and gets a new one, just in time for a new baby to arrive.
A family works together to clean up their messy treehouse.
Explore science and nature with the Berenstain Bears through fun adventures and experiments.
Papa Bear's Halloween plans go hilariously awry at the Ghost Walk.
Two siblings get into mischief on a lazy day at home.
A family's trouble with manners is addressed through a plan to correct their behavior.
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Picture books
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Chapter books
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Board books
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Books published each year, stacked by book type.
The share of the catalog represented by each book type.
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Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.
Can the cubs learn the true value of money before their pockets run dry?
Discover what the Berenstain Bears cherish most this Thanksgiving.
A bear family's Christmas brings a magical first meeting with Santa Bear.
Join the Berenstain Bears for Halloween fun and treats.
Discover Bear Country's animals and learn to protect God's creatures.
The cubs face a challenge when a bird's habitat is threatened.
Brother Bear faces a dilemma when he joins a mischievous group. Will he make the right choices?
Discover warmth and wisdom with poems and prayers for little ones.
A dog show turns chaotic when unexpected guests crash the event. Can order be restored?
Can Sister Bear overcome her size to make the soccer team?
A family reads a story about Jesus' life, death, and resurrection on Easter Sunday.
Easter egg hunt leads to a surprising discovery about the holiday's true meaning.
Discover the importance of respect and good manners with the Berenstain Bears.
A bear learns the painful impact of spreading gossip.
Can the Bears teach the Steamrollers that true victory lies in fair play?
Join a nature walk to discover Bear Country's wonders and learn to care for the world.
Join the Bear family on five delightful adventures in Bear Country.
Discover the true meaning of Christmas with the Bear family.
Join the Berenstain Bears on fun adventures in Bear Country, perfect for quick bedtime stories.
Explore timeless Bible stories with the beloved bear family.
The cubs plan a special Father's Day surprise for their hardworking dad.
A group of bears go on a road trip to Farmer Ben's farm and see various vehicles along the way.
A young bear learns to overcome fear by trusting in a higher power.
Discover why true blessings aren't found in material things.
Explore a vibrant world as the Bear cubs discover colors and their divine origins.
Explore Bear Country with four charming tales of family, seasons, shopping, and bedtime rituals.
A storm threatens Bear Country. Can the Bear family save their community?
Discover timeless tales teaching kindness, respect, and forgiveness with the beloved Berenstain Bears.
Explore the wonders of each season with the Berenstain Bears.
The Bear family embraces an old-fashioned Christmas without modern distractions.
Join a thrilling dinosaur dig with the Berenstain Bears. What fossils will they uncover?
Mama runs for mayor, but can she keep her promises?
Can the Bears unite to help those in need?
Join a honey hunt with Papa and the Scouts, learning respect and helping others.
The Bear Family faces a tree house dilemma. Can they find a way to stay?
Join the Bears on adventures with new pets, chores, wishes, and more.
Discover Easter's true meaning beyond candy and egg hunts.
The Berenstain Bears explore the wonders of the aquarium on their first visit.
The Berenstain Bears discover magic in a nutcracker gift.
Cubs explore snowy adventures, but one craves a snowball fight.
Help the cubs find missing manger pieces and discover Christmas's true meaning.
Can the Berenstain Bears learn to respect their elders through simple lessons?
A lost cub teaches the value of good deeds and following a righteous path.
Bear cubs learn cooperation turns chores into fun.
Join the Berenstain Bears on six classic adventures in one book, filled with fun and timeless tales.
A slow pony and two cubs prepare for a riding show.
What secret are Brother and Sister Bear hiding in Bear Country?
Will a summer on the farm yield the rewards Brother and Sister hope for?
Can Papa Bear follow the rules on a wild canoe adventure?
Discover timeless lessons as the Berenstain Bears explore faith and values.
Can Brother and Sister teach Papa to stop spreading germs before it's too late?
Six tales, one collection. What secrets do they hold?
A bear must decide if friendship is worth more than a broken bike.
Can the Good Deed Scouts help a neighbor in need and discover unexpected magic?
A family of bears celebrates Christmas and learns the true meaning of giving.
Can Papa unplug his family from their digital obsession?
A missing kitten leads to a haunted house mystery on Spook Hill.
A bear's kindness sparks unexpected rewards.
Join the Bear family on a steam train adventure full of discovery and fun.
The Bear children discover the joy of work while cleaning their playhouse.
A young bear stands up to a bully and learns about bravery with the help of a bedtime story.
A sick day at home tests patience and care.
Will Sister Bear's pet turkey become Thanksgiving dinner?
Jealousy arises when a new friendship forms. Can old bonds endure?
Will Brother and Sister Bear choose safety over fitting in at the new skate spot?
Discover what it truly means to be a good neighbor.
A soccer game turns chaotic, testing the Bears' sportsmanship.
A family reunion brings joy and surprises to the Bears' tree house.
A class trip to a honey farm promises a sticky adventure.
Can Mama and Papa get the cubs to sleep during a lively sleepover?
Discover hidden messages at a Valentine's Day party in Bear Country School.
Two bear siblings try out for their school's play and basketball team, but things don't go as planned.
The Bear family learns the true value of Sunday School.
A baby bunny leads a springtime search for Easter babies.
A friendship leads to mischief and blame. Is it all one friend's fault?
Cubs enjoy magical tales with their favorite babysitter.
Can endless practice ruin Sister Bear's spelling bee joy?
A kitten's arrival tests the Bear family's harmony.
Can Mama Bear curb her cubs' TV-fueled desires before their toy pile grows?
A young girl's pet goldfish dies and her family tries to replace it without telling her.
The Bear family flies west for ranch adventures and surprises.
Cubs dread a road trip through Bear Country with eager parents.
Grumpy morning turns to laughter in the Bear house.
Join the Berenstain Bears for seaside adventures and endless summer fun.
Papa Bear's Halloween plans go hilariously awry at the Ghost Walk.
What happens when a family stops doing chores and the mess piles up?
A treasure map turns a beach trip into a thrilling hunt.
Can Brother and Sister Bear teach the cubs to play T-ball and form a winning team?
A trip for eggs leads to a new puppy. Can the cubs handle the responsibility?
Can Papa and the cubs keep their Mother's Day surprise a secret?
The Bear family faces a dilemma: clean up or keep cherished memories.
A windy hill, kites soar, and a day of fun awaits.
Can the Bears restore true Christmas spirit before it's too late?
A bear's family plans a surprise party for Father's Day despite his initial disinterest in celebrating the holiday
Can Brother Bear improve his grades to play soccer again?
A young bear navigates Valentine's Day and her feelings towards her classmates, particularly a boy who has been bothering her.
Can Brother and Sister learn the value of a dollar before their pockets run dry?
Sister Bear's new word causes chaos. Can her family help her change?
Papa Bear battles a stubborn stump with a hidden root.
A new baby girl named Honey joins the Bear family, causing Sister Bear to feel left out and jealous.
An ant experiment goes awry, threatening Bear Country's survival. Can they stop the swarm?
Sister Bear's curious questions about a new cub spark a family adventure.
Can the Baby Bears learn to share playtime?
The Bears face a clutter crisis. Can they learn to give?
Why does Farmer Ben's milk taste like onions? The Bear Scouts investigate.
Will the Cubs catch the bus before it's too late?
Will the cubs escape the Beary Bubbies craze or follow the crowd forever?
Merit badges vanish, and the Bear Scouts must uncover the truth.
A missing cub at Big Fun Park sparks a thrilling search.
Cubs' tantrum at the mall meets Mama's unexpected solution.
Experience thrilling rides and unexpected adventures at Bear Country Amusement Park.
Will chores keep the cubs from their seaside adventure?
A father struggles to accept his children's new interest in soccer.
An earthquake hits Bear Country. Can Bigpaw's strength save the town?
A bear seeks the perfect hat fit. Will it succeed?
Can the Bear Scouts stop a rigged gambling scheme in time?
A group of young bears try to stop a notorious swindler and a powerful weasel from hypnotizing a giant bear and taking over their country.
Inherited house on Spook Hill hides ghostly secrets. Are the Bear Scouts ready for the truth?
A rich cub's pursuit of love sparks jealousy and potential disaster.
Explore a world of 'A' words in a fun reading adventure.
A family night out turns into an unexpected adventure.
Bear Country's winter carnival faces a chilling threat: an ice monster's arrival looms.
A bully's girlfriend has a secret crush. Chaos ensues.
A young bear struggles to keep up with his homework and learns a valuable lesson about responsibility.
Classic cars vanish, a ghost is seen. Are supernatural thieves haunting Beartown?
Brother faces peer pressure and a dangerous gang's influence.
A family's constant bickering and blame-shifting is disrupted when the father intervenes and teaches them a valuable lesson.
A rogue robot turns Bear Country into chaos. Can the Bear Scouts stop it?
A magic crystal ball's wild predictions attract a cunning swindler.
A balloon lesson sparks a thrilling jetcraft tournament in Bear Country.
Antiques vanish, replaced by fakes. Can the Bear Detectives solve the mystery?
Bear Scouts uncover the truth about a giant bear.
Discover the Berenstain Bears' adventures as they navigate first-time experiences with humor and heart.
Bear Scouts face eerie surprises in a haunted forest.
Nervous bears face new school adventures.
A schemer's termite insurance scam threatens Bear Country. Can the Bear Scouts stop him?
Can the Bear Scouts save Bear Country's oldest tree from being cut down?
Bears learn the power of politeness in everyday adventures.
Outrace a flying weapon or face a gooey trap.
Teasing backfires on Brother Bear, teaching him a valuable lesson about kindness.
Will Bear Country cubs abandon learning for TV fame?
Sister Bear's envy over Brother's new bike leads to unexpected trouble.
A storm teaches the Bear family the true value of gratitude.
A giant Trojan Pumpkin threatens Bear Country. Can the Bear Scouts save the honey?
Can the Bear Scouts stop a theme park and save the bats' home?
A strict dress code ignites a cubs' protest at Bear Country School.
Can Grizzly Gran's wild act teach the cubs a lesson on fun?
New neighbors challenge Bear family's views on acceptance.
Siblings face fears at a haunted riding academy.
A curious bear learns to see divine blessings everywhere.
Lockers are being broken into, but the culprits aren't who they seem.
A young bear named Sister Bear is bullied by a new cub named Tuffy at school, and her brother Brother Bear helps her learn how to defend herself.
Siblings uncover a drug issue but learn solving mysteries isn't as simple as it seems.
A forbidden love challenges an age-old feud in Bear Country.
Can Brother learn to dance in time to win Bonnie's heart at the spring dance?
A curious chipmunk explores the Bear family's home, causing delightful chaos.
A wishing star's magic or the power of hard work?
Can Brother and Sister Bear outsmart bedtime with playful antics?
A boy in a wheelchair challenges a bully to a basketball game.
The Bear family juggles hectic schedules, seeking balance and family time.
Discover the Berenstain Bears' lesson on saving money and making wise choices.
A bear learns about the importance of sharing and friendship.
A fishing trip goes awry. Can Mama's wisdom save dinner?
A family of bears learns about the importance of conservation and recycling in their community
Can Brother and Sister handle the challenges of a new puppy in Bear Country?
A family's pumpkin patch becomes the center of a rivalry with a neighboring farmer.
A young bear's slumber party gets out of control when the host's parents are away and the party is crashed by a group of rowdy cubs.
A family goes on a disastrous vacation in the Great Grizzly Mountains
A young bear navigates a challenging social situation at the playground
A Halloween trick goes awry, revealing unexpected truths.
A group of Bear Scouts go on an overnight camping trip in the Great Spooky Forest.
Join the Bear family's mini-Olympics and discover what makes something the best.
A family of bears learns to manage their desires and behave in a more considerate way.
Can Brother Bear resist peer pressure and make the right choice?
A young bear's love for Space Grizzlies action figures leads to a series of adventures and misadventures with his family and friends
A group of cars compete in a road race.
A young bear gets sick, misses school, and struggles to catch up on his schoolwork, leading to a series of mishaps and lessons learned.
A family of bears solves a mystery involving stolen blackberry honey.
The Bear family discovers the fun in farm life with Farmer Ben.
Bear Scouts' adventure turns chaotic with Papa's unexpected ideas.
Can the Bear Scouts save Lake Grizzly from pollution?
Cubs discover unexpected adventures with their lively grandparents.
A young bear celebrates her sixth birthday with a big party, but things don't go exactly as planned.
A young bear named Sister Bear struggles to find a playmate her own age until a new family moves into the neighborhood.
Brother and Sister face baseball tryouts and sibling rivalry.
A young bear is excluded from her brother's club and decides to form her own club with her friends.
A young bear struggles to break her nail-biting habit with the help of her family.
Sister Bear faces stage fright in the school play. Will she overcome it?
A family's trouble with manners is addressed through a plan to correct their behavior.
Two bear cubs learn about the importance of being cautious around strangers
Bears face weightlessness and meteor showers on a space adventure.
A family of bears learns to adopt a healthier lifestyle by eating nutritious food and exercising regularly.
Can the Bear family find joy beyond the TV screen?
Explore science and nature with the Berenstain Bears through fun adventures and experiments.
Mama Bear's new job challenges family dynamics.
A young bear's Christmas list grows longer and longer as the holiday season progresses, but she begins to worry that she hasn't been good enough for Santa Bear to bring her gifts.
Cubs learn money doesn't grow on trees by starting their own businesses.
A family works together to clean up their messy treehouse.
Two siblings get into mischief on a lazy day at home.
A family of bears explores different jobs and careers in their community, learning about the various roles and responsibilities that contribute to the well-being of Bear Country.
Two siblings get into a big fight and must learn to make up.
A bear cub overcomes her fear of the dark with the help of her family.
A family of bears must find a babysitter for their cubs while they attend a town meeting.
A family of bears moves from their hillside cave to a new home in the valley.
A young bear loses her first tooth and visits the dentist with her brother.
A family of bears visits the doctor for a checkup.
A group of bears and their dog solve a mystery of a missing dinosaur bone.
A young bear starts kindergarten and learns to navigate the challenges and joys of school.
Three little bears explore a spooky old tree and encounter various obstacles.
Discover how things work with the Bears in a fun, colorful journey.
A bear detective duo solves the mystery of a stolen pumpkin.
A young bear outgrows his bed and gets a new one, just in time for a new baby to arrive.
Discover limitless possibilities beyond gender in this empowering board book adventure.
Discover three tales with a humorous twist.
A person goes on a journey out of their bedroom window and back again.
A bear, bull, and baboon embark on a whimsical adventure.
A Christmas morning of skiing, skating, and sledding lessons awaits in Bear Country.
A bear searches for the perfect hat.
A father teaches his son about safety rules during their summer vacation at the beach.
A child goes on a journey to town and back home.
Papa Bear teaches cubs the secrets of camping.
A family of bears goes on a picnic and has trouble finding the perfect spot.
A father teaches his son how to ride a bike.
A family of bears helps an elderly neighbor clean her attic and discovers the value of helping others
Cubs hunt Easter eggs, but a nest reveals the holiday's true meaning.
Creative company
The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Jan Berenstain's books.
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