Stan Berenstain and his wife, Jan, 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 300 Berenstain Bears books have been published and more than 260 million copies have been sold. What began as an idea sparked by their young sons’ love of reading has become over the years arguably the best-selling children’s book series ever. Since their inception, the Berenstain Bears stories have expanded to include picture books, beginning readers, and chapter books—even a hit TV show on PBS. Writing and illustrating the books has become a Berenstain family affair. Mike joined with his parents as a creative team in the late 1980s. The Bear family has expanded over the years as well. Sister Bear arrived in 1974, and baby Honey joined the family in 2000.
Can the cubs learn the true value of money before their pockets run dry?
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 young bear outgrows his bed and gets a new one, just in time for a new baby to arrive.
A family's trouble with manners is addressed through a plan to correct their behavior.
A family's pumpkin patch becomes the center of a rivalry with a neighboring farmer.
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Illustrated
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Collaborators
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.
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.
Bear siblings learn the true value of Christmas beyond fads and wish lists.
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?
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.
Can the Bears teach the Steamrollers that true victory lies in fair play?
Join the Berenstain Bears on fun adventures in Bear Country, perfect for quick bedtime stories.
A young bear learns to overcome fear by trusting in a higher power.
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.
Discover timeless tales teaching kindness, respect, and forgiveness with the beloved Berenstain Bears.
Explore the wonders of each season with the Berenstain Bears.
Join the Bears on adventures with new pets, chores, wishes, and more.
Join the Berenstain Bears on six classic adventures in one book, filled with fun and timeless tales.
Will a summer on the farm yield the rewards Brother and Sister hope for?
Six tales, one collection. What secrets do they hold?
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 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.
Join the Berenstain Bears for seaside adventures and endless summer fun.
Grumpy morning turns to laughter in the Bear house.
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?
Can the Bear Scouts uncover the secret behind their unexpected race loss?
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.
Will chores keep the cubs from their seaside adventure?
Experience thrilling rides and unexpected adventures at Bear Country Amusement Park.
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.
A rich cub's pursuit of love sparks jealousy and potential disaster.
Inherited house on Spook Hill hides ghostly secrets. Are the Bear Scouts ready for the truth?
Explore a world of 'A' words in a fun reading 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.
Discover the art of seeing and drawing at Bear Country School.
A balloon lesson sparks a thrilling jetcraft tournament in Bear Country.
Antiques vanish, replaced by fakes. Can the Bear Detectives solve the mystery?
Can the Bear family surprise Mama with a perfect birthday breakfast?
Kids embark on a gardening adventure, learning to grow plants with Mama's help.
Bear Scouts uncover the truth about a giant bear.
Nervous bears face new school adventures.
Discover the Berenstain Bears' adventures as they navigate first-time experiences with humor and heart.
Bear Scouts face eerie surprises in a haunted forest.
Can the Bear Scouts save Bear Country's oldest tree from being cut down?
A schemer's termite insurance scam threatens Bear Country. Can the Bear Scouts stop him?
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.
Can Brother learn to dance in time to win Bonnie's heart at the spring dance?
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.
A wishing star's magic or the power of hard work?
A curious chipmunk explores the Bear family's home, causing delightful chaos.
A boy in a wheelchair challenges a bully to a basketball game.
Can Brother and Sister Bear outsmart bedtime with playful antics?
The Bear family juggles hectic schedules, seeking balance and family time.
Bear cubs swap roles with parents to learn empathy and understanding.
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.
Brother and Sister face baseball tryouts and sibling rivalry.
A young bear named Sister Bear struggles to find a playmate her own age until a new family moves into the neighborhood.
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.
Two bear cubs try out a summer day camp.
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.
Discover a whimsical world of 'C' words from Clown to Crash.
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.
Bears balance and count in a whimsical wheel adventure.
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 father and son bear go on a honey hunt to find honey to fill their empty honey pot.
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 Stan Berenstain's books.
