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Books in Berenstain Bears/Living Lights: A Faith Story series

  • The Berenstain Bears Hurry to Help

    Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain

    Hardcover (Zonderkidz, Feb. 7, 2010)
    There will be lots of bears who will need help today. I can feel it in my bones. Follow me, Scouts!” said Papa. It’s time for the Bear Scouts to earn their Good Deed Merit Badge. But things get a little crazy as scoutmaster, Papa Bear looks for someone who really needs their helping hands…and instead causes quite a lot of trouble in Bear Country.
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  • The Berenstain Bears: God Bless the Animals: A Lift-the-Flap Book

    Jan & Mike Berenstain

    Paperback (Zonderkidz, Aug. 25, 2012)
    An owl in the tree, an alligator in the swamp … who else will you meet? Join the Bear family on a nature walk through Bear Country!
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  • The Berenstain Bears Thanksgiving Stories

    Jan & Mike Berenstain

    Paperback (Thomas Nelson, Sept. 13, 2018)
    The beloved Berenstain Bears teach important lessons about thankfulness and the love of families in this 2-in-1 storybook. Two bright foils on the cover and a sticker sheet add to the festive fun! In Give Thanks, the Berenstain cubs act out the first Thanksgiving—complete with costumes, props and a full Thanksgiving feast. But will Sister Bear's pet turkey play the part of dinner? The Berenstain Bears Give Thanks teaches how God provided for the pilgrims and reminds children of God's many blessings.In Harvest Festival, young readers will delight in joining the Bear family and all their friends as they gather at Farmer Ben’s farm for a new tradition filled with the fun of apple-picking, pumpkin patch wandering, hayrides, and more.
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  • The Berenstain Bears Treat Others Kindly

    Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain

    Hardcover (Zonderkidz, Sept. 30, 2012)
    This three-book collection of the highly popular Berenstain Bears® Living Lights™ stories will provide children with an ideal gift they will enjoy all year long. The biblical values, morals, and life lessons are invaluable for children throughout every stage of their lives.Titles include:The Berenstain Bears® The Forgiving TreeThe Berenstain Bears® Gossip GangThe Berenstain Bears® Show Some Respect
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  • The Berenstain Bears Get the Job Done: Level 1

    Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain

    Library Binding (Zonderkidz, March 5, 2019)
    Young readers will appreciate seeing how hard work pays off as parents use the Bear’s loving example to teach their own children the importance and satisfaction of a job well done—a Living Lights™ Level One I Can Read book featuring the ever-popular and beloved Berenstain Bears characters and artwork.It’s clean-up day at the Bear family home. Mama and Papa Bear have asked Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear to clean out their playhouse. But soon, playing baseball sounds much more fun than sweeping and dusting.Mama and Papa Bear decide it’s the perfect opportunity to teach the cubs an important life lesson: How putting in a good day’s work can be fun and feel rewarding.Will the cubs skip out on their chores, or will they get back to work and accomplish what Mama and Papa asked?The Berenstain Bears Get the Job Done:Features the hand-drawn artwork of Mike Berenstain, the son of the creators of The Berenstain Bears, Stan and Jan BerenstainWill be read again and again by children ages 4 to 8 alongside their parents and grandparentsIs an addition to the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series of books, perfect for early readers, reading out loud, learning important life lessons and sparking important conversationsContinues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain, the creators of the Berenstain Bears series of books that is approaching its 60th Anniversary
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  • You Can Draw The Berenstain Bears: Featuring all your favorite Bear Country friends!

    Mike Berenstain

    Paperback (Zonderkidz, Jan. 23, 2018)
    A Berenstain Bears Living Lights book perfect for the artist in your life who is a fan of the Berenstain Bears!In this Living Lights interactive book, You Can Draw The Berenstain Bears, artists young and old find plenty of drawing, learning, and creating. While readers enjoy a fun and delightful story, they also will find simple step-by-step tips for drawing the popular Bear Country characters, Mama, Papa, Brother, Sister and Honey Bear. The loveable characters come to life as children learn for themselves how to draw and color the Bear family and their friends.You Can Draw The Berenstain Bears:64-page bookincludes a decorated metallic coverfull-color interiorclear kid-friendly drawing instructions straight from Mike Berenstain himself. Throughout the book, young artists and Berenstain Bears fans alike will learn special details about the characters and their personalities, what they like and don’t like.The Berenstain Bears Living Lights brand has sold millions of products and continues to grow.
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  • The Berenstain Bears Do Their Best

    Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain

    Hardcover (Zonderkidz, Feb. 7, 2010)
    I’ll make a kite. Just wait and see,with the special talentsthat God gave me!Papa and the Bear cubs enter a kite flying contest with a homemade kite. They work hard and do their best, but with all the negative comments they hear from others, will their kite actually fly let alone win the contest?
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  • The Berenstain Bears: The Trouble with Secrets

    Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain

    Hardcover (Zonderkidz, July 31, 2011)
    “Secrets are fun. But it’s more fun to share! So welcome!” said Brother and Sister Bear. It looks like Brother and Sister Bear are sneaking around Bear Country! Cousin Fred and Lizzy are curious. What could their friends be up to?
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  • NIrV, The Berenstain Bears Holy Bible, Hardcover

    Mike Berenstain

    Hardcover (Zonderkidz, May 7, 2011)
    Perfect for school, church, and home, the Berenstain Bears’ Holy Bible, NIrV is a large-print Bible for early readers. It uses the full text of the New International Reader’s Version (NIrV) written at a third-grade reading level. With the addition of 18 full-color pages of the popular Berenstain Bears illustrations with related biblical virtues, this is the perfect chance for beginning readers to embark on their first exploration of the Bible with friendly faces guiding the way. Features include: Book introductions—provide the main theme of the book and an outline of the contents Dictionary—key Bible words for quick reference Eighteen full-color pages—featuring your favorite characters from the Berenstain Bears with highlighted verses that focus on character traits and virtues (such as respect, courage, and friendship) supported by God’s Word. Large print—12-point type for easy reading Presentation page—for personalization and gift giving Reading plan—for 150 famous stories of the Bible Complete New International Reader’s Version (NIrV) text—written at a third-grade reading level and specifically designed to help early readers discover the Bible for themselves, it’s the perfect steppingstone to the NIV.
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  • The Berenstain Bears: Let the Bible Be Your Guide

    Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain

    Hardcover (Zonderkidz, June 12, 2011)
    “Papa, in the book of Proverbs we are told, ‘Choose knowledge rather than gold.’” The Scout Guidebook says: Rule Number Two― ‘Don’t ever stand up in a canoe!’” Papa and the Bear Scouts are off on a canoe adventure hoping to earn their White Water Badges. But will Scoutmaster Papa follow the rules the way he should?
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  • The Berenstain Bears' Valentine Treasury

    Mike Berenstain

    Hardcover (Thomas Nelson, Dec. 11, 2018)
    The beloved Berenstain Bears teach important lessons about love and friendship, being a good neighbor, and getting a good night’s sleep in this delightful 3-in-1 storybook. Gleaming foil on the cover adds to the Valentine’s fun! In Valentine Blessings, Sister Bear finds out that Brother Bear has a secret admirer on Valentine’s Day. “Sweetie Bear” has sent him a valentine card, complete with pink hearts and flowers! What will tough Brother do about his new admirer, and his teasing sister?In Love Their Neighbors, the bears learn a valuable lesson about finding and giving help in unexpected places. Most of the Berenstain Bears' neighbors are like the Bear family—they keep their homes neat and clean. But not the Bogg Brothers, who live in a run-down shack. Young readers will see that being a good neighbor is about more than keeping a nice home.In Bedtime Blessings, the cubs are not ready for bedtime after a fun and exciting day. Brother, Sister, and Honey are still wide awake and wound up. But Papa and Mama help them realize that there is an appropriate time for everything, especially rest.
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  • The Berenstain Bears Reap the Harvest

    Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain

    Hardcover (Zonderkidz, July 31, 2011)
    “That’s the way it is with farming. Same way it is with faith . . . our true reward may come later on-in God’s good time.” Brother and Sister take a summer job on Farmer Ben’s farm. But will their hard work pay off at the end of summer?
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