Author & Illustrator

Jan Berenstain

Biography

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!

Thankful for Family
Santa Bear
Halloween Is Sweet!
The Berenstain Bears God Loves the Animals
The Berenstain Bears' Nature Rescue
The Berenstain Bears and the Rowdy Crowd
My Bedtime Book of Poems & Prayers
The Berenstain Bears' Epic Dog Show
The Berenstain Bears: The Trouble with Tryouts
The Very First Easter

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    The Berenstain Bears and the Messy Room
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    The Berenstain Bears' Big Book of Science and Nature
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Book Stats

200
Authored
22
Illustrated
3
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All Jan Berenstain Books

YearTitleAuthorIllustratorPages
2023Thankful for FamilyStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain22
2021Santa BearStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain22
2020Halloween Is Sweet!Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain22
2020The Berenstain Bears God Loves the AnimalsJan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain14
2020The Berenstain Bears' Nature RescueStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain96
2020The Berenstain Bears and the Rowdy CrowdStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain96
2020My Bedtime Book of Poems & PrayersStan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain, Jan Berenstain30
2019The Berenstain Bears' Epic Dog ShowStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain96
2019The Berenstain Bears: The Trouble with TryoutsStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain96
2019The Very First EasterJan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain24
2019The Berenstain Bears Easter ClassicsStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain64
2018The Berenstain Bears Respect Each OtherStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain32
2018The Berenstain Bears Truth About GossipJan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain32
2017The Berenstain Bears God's Wonderful WorldJan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain32
2016The Berenstain Bears Meet Santa BearStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
2015The Very First ChristmasJan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain24
20155-Minute Berenstain Bears StoriesJan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain, Stan BerenstainMike Berenstain192
2014The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old TreeStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain24
2013The Berenstain Bears: We Love Our Dad!Jan Berenstain, Mike BerenstainJan BerenstainMike Berenstain24
2013The Berenstain Bears: We Love Trucks!Jan Berenstain, Mike BerenstainJan BerenstainMike Berenstain31
2013The Berenstain Bears' Piggy Bank BlessingsStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain32
2013The Berenstain Bears: God Made the ColorsStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain32
2013The Berenstain Bears Storybook BibleJan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain256
2013The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with ThingsJan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain32
2013The Berenstain Bears' Big Book of Science and NatureStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain192
2012The Berenstain Bears' Storytime TreasuryStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain112
2012The Berenstain Bears Treat Others KindlyStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain96
2012The Berenstain Bears Get InvolvedJan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain32
2012The Berenstain Bears' Old-Fashioned ChristmasJan Berenstain, Mike BerenstainJan Berenstain32
2012God Made the SeasonsStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain32
2012The Berenstain Bears' Dinosaur DigJan Berenstain, Mike BerenstainJan BerenstainMike Berenstain24
2012The Berenstain Bears and Mama for MayorJan Berenstain, Mike BerenstainJan BerenstainMike Berenstain32
2012God Bless Our HomeJan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain32
2012The Berenstain Bears at the AquariumJan Berenstain, Mike BerenstainJan BerenstainMike Berenstain32
2012The Berenstain Bears and the Easter StoryJan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain32
2011The Berenstain Bears and the NutcrackerJan Berenstain, Mike BerenstainJan BerenstainMike Berenstain32
2011The Berenstain Bears Get Ready for ChristmasJan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain12
2011The Berenstain Bears Show Some RespectJan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain32
2011The Berenstain Bears: Mama's HelpersJan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain32
2011The Big Book of Berenstain Bears Beginner BooksStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain320
2011The Berenstain Bears Reap the HarvestMike Berenstain, Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain40
2011The Berenstain Bears: The Trouble with SecretsMike Berenstain, Jan Berenstain40
2011The Berenstain Bears and the Shaggy Little PonyJan Berenstain, Mike BerenstainJan BerenstainMike Berenstain32
2011The Berenstain Bears Come Clean for SchoolJan Berenstain, Mike BerenstainJan BerenstainMike Berenstain32
2011Let the Bible Be Your GuideMike Berenstain, Jan Berenstain40
2011The Berenstain Bears' Perfect Fishing SpotMike Berenstain, Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain40
2011The Berenstain Bears Follow God's WordJan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain160
2011The Berenstain Bears: Jobs Around TownStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
2011The Forgiving TreeJan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain32
2011The Berenstain Bears' Neighbor in NeedJan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain32
2010The Berenstain Bears' Computer TroubleJan Berenstain, Mike BerenstainJan BerenstainMike Berenstain32
2010Kindness CountsJan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain32
2010The Berenstain Bears: All Aboard!Jan Berenstain, Mike BerenstainJan BerenstainMike Berenstain32
2010The Berenstain Bears and the Gift of CourageJan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain32
2010The Berenstain Bears and a Job Well DoneJan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain32
2010The Berenstain Bears Go on VacationJan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain, Mike BerenstainJan Berenstain32
2010The Berenstain Bears Learn to ShareStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain40
2010The Berenstain Bears and the Joy of GivingJan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain32
2009The Berenstain Bears Go Out to EatJan Berenstain, Mike BerenstainJan BerenstainMike Berenstain32
2009The Berenstain Bears Give ThanksJan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain32
2009The Berenstain Bears Faithful FriendsJan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain32
2009The Berenstain Bears' Class TripJan Berenstain, Mike BerenstainJan BerenstainMike Berenstain32
2009Safe and Sound!Mike Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
2009The Berenstain Bears Love Their NeighborsJan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain32
2009The Berenstain Bears' Family ReunionJan Berenstain, Mike BerenstainJan BerenstainMike Berenstain32
2009The Berenstain Bears Play a Good GameJan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain32
2008The Berenstain Bears' SleepoverJan Berenstain, Mike BerenstainJan BerenstainMike Berenstain32
2008The Berenstain Bears Go to Sunday SchoolStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain32
2008The Berenstain Bears: God Loves You!Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain32
2007Big Book of the Berenstain BearsStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain160
2007The Berenstain Bears' New KittenMike Berenstain, Stan Berenstain, Jan BerenstainJan Berenstain32
2007The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with CommercialsJan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain, Mike BerenstainJan Berenstain32
2006The Berenstain Bears Out WestJan Berenstain, Stan BerenstainJan Berenstain32
2006The Berenstain Bears Down on the FarmJan Berenstain, Stan BerenstainJan BerenstainStan Berenstain32
2006The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Car TripJan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain32
2005The Berenstain Bears Go on a Ghost WalkJan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain32
2005The Berenstain Bears and the Wishing StarJan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain32
2005The Berenstain Bears and the Baby ChipmunkJan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain32
2005The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with ChoresJan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain32
2005The Berenstain Bears' New PupJan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain32
2005The Berenstain Bears' Seashore TreasureJan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain32
2004The Berenstain Bears' Bedtime BattleStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
2004The Berenstain Bears Clean HouseStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
2004The Berenstain Bears Play T-BallJan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain32
2004The Berenstain Bears and the Mama's Day SurpriseStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
2004We Like KitesStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
2003The Berenstain Bears Save ChristmasStan Berenstain, Jan BerenstainMike Berenstain48
2003The Berenstain Bears and the Papa's Day SurpriseStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
2002The Berenstain Bears' Funny ValentineStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
2002The Bears' ChristmasStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain59
2002The Bear ScoutsStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain72
2002The Berenstain Bears and the Real Easter EggsStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
2001The Berenstain Bears' Dollars and SenseStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
2000The Berenstain Bears and the Big BlooperStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
2000That Stump Must Go!Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain48
2000The Berenstain Bears and Baby Makes FiveStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
2000The Berenstain Bears and the Great Ant AttackStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain112
2000Me First! Me First!Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain7
2000The Birds, the Bees, and the Berenstain BearsStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1999The Berenstain Bears and the Big QuestionStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1999He Bear, She BearStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain24
1999The Berenstain Bears Catch the BusStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1999The Berenstain Bears Think of Those in NeedStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1999The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Stinky Milk MysteryStan BerenstainJan Berenstain32
1999The Berenstain Bears' Mad, Mad, Mad Toy CrazeStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1998The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Ripoff QueenStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain112
1998The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Missing Merit BadgesJan Berenstain, Stan BerenstainMichael Berenstain32
1998The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Search for Naughty NedStan Berenstain, Jan BerenstainMichael Berenstain32
1998The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Evil EyeStan Berenstain, Jan BerenstainMichael Berenstain112
1998The Berenstain Bears Lend a Helping HandJan Berenstain, Stan BerenstainJan BerenstainStan Berenstain32
1998The Berenstain Bears Get the ScreamiesStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain24
1998The Berenstain Bears By the SeaStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1998The Berenstain Bear Scouts Scream Their Heads OffJan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain91
1998The Berenstain Bears Ride the ThunderboltStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1998Big Bear Small BearStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1998The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Really Big DisasterJan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain96
1998The Berenstains' A BookStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain36
1998The Berenstain Bears Get Their KicksStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1997The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Ice MonsterStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain112
1997The Berenstain Bears and the Blame GameStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1997The Berenstain Bears and the Ghost of the Auto GraveyardStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain101
1997The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Run-Amuck RobotJan Berenstain, Stan BerenstainMike Berenstain91
1997The Berenstain Bears and the Homework HassleStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1997The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Magic Crystal CaperStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain96
1997The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Sinister Smoke RingJan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain112
1996The Berenstain Bears in Maniac MansionJan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain104
1996The Berenstain Bears Fly-It!Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain23
1996Ghost Versus GhostJan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain97
1996The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Sci-Fi PizzaStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain97
1996The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Coughing CatfishStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain99
1996The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Terrible Talking TermiteStan Berenstain, Jan BerenstainMike Berenstain95
1996The Berenstain Bear Scouts Meet BigpawStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain112
1996The Berenstain Bear Scouts Save That BackscratcherJan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain112
1995The Berenstain Bears Count Their BlessingsStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1995The Berenstain Bears and Too Much TeasingStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1995The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Humongous PumpkinJan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain96
1995The Berenstain Bear Scouts in Giant Bat CaveStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain94
1995The Berenstain Bears' Media MadnessStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain112
1995The Berenstain Bears and the Green-Eyed MonsterStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain29
1995The Berenstain Bears and the Wheelchair CommandoStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain112
1995The Berenstain Bears Gotta Dance!Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain101
1995The Berenstain Bears and the New Girl in TownJan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain112
1995The Berenstain Bears and the Drug Free ZoneStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain112
1994The Berenstain Bears and the Dress CodeStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain112
1994The Berenstain Bears and the Giddy GrandmaStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain112
1994The Berenstain Bears' New NeighborsStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1994The Berenstain Bears and the Galloping GhostStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain104
1993The Berenstain Bears and the Red-Handed ThiefStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain102
1993The Berenstain Bears and the BullyStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1993The Berenstain Bears' Nursery TalesStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1992The Berenstain Bears and Too Much PressureStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1991The Berenstain Bears Don't Pollute (Anymore)Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain32
1990The Berenstain Bears' Trouble with PetsStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1990The Berenstain Bears and the Prize PumpkinStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1990The Berenstain Bears and the Slumber PartyStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1989The Berenstain Bears Trick or TreatStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1989The Berenstain Bears and Too Much VacationStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1989The Berenstain Bears and the In-CrowdStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1988The Berenstain Bears Ready, Get Set, Go!Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1988The Berenstain Bears and the Ghost of the ForestStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1988The Berenstain Bears Get the GimmiesStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1988The Berenstain Bears and the Double DareStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1988The Berenstain Bears and the Bad DreamStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1987The Berenstain Bears Blaze a TrailStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1987The Berenstain Bears and the Missing HoneyStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1987The Berenstain Bears' Trouble at SchoolStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1987The Berenstain Bears and the Bad HabitStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1987The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with FriendsStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1987The Berenstain Bears Go Out for the TeamStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1987The Berenstain Bears and the Big Road RaceJan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain32
1986The Berenstain Bears Get Stage FrightStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1986The Berenstain Bears and the Week at Grandma'sStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1986The Berenstain Bears and Too Much BirthdayStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1986The Berenstain Bears No Girls AllowedStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1985The Berenstain Bears Forget Their MannersStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1985The Berenstain Bears Learn About StrangersStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1985The Berenstain Bears on the MoonStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain48
1985The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Junk FoodStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1984The Berenstain Bears and Mama's New JobStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1984The Berenstain Bears and Too Much TVStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1984The Berenstain Bears' Science FairStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain64
1983The Berenstain Bears' Trouble with MoneyStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1983The Berenstain Bears and the Messy RoomStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1983The Berenstain Bears and the TruthStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1982The Berenstain Bears In the DarkStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1982The Berenstain Bears Get in a FightStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1981The Berenstain Bears and the SitterStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1981The Berenstain Bears Go to the DoctorStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1981The Berenstain Bears Visit the DentistStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1981The Berenstain Bears' Moving DayStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1980The Berenstain Bears and the Missing Dinosaur BoneStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain40
1978The Berenstain Bears Go to SchoolStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1975The Bear DetectivesStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain48
1974The Berenstain Bears' New BabyStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain32
1971Berenstains' B BookStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain28
1971Bears in the NightStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain36
1971Old Hat New HatStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain36
1968Inside Outside Upside DownStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain36
1968The Bears' VacationStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain72
1966The Bears' PicnicStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain72
1964The Bike LessonStan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain72

Collaborators

Stan Berenstain
Mike Berenstain
Michael Berenstain

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