Jigsaw puzzles have been an important and long-running aspect of the Berenstain Bears memorabilia market. Beginning with the Bears Nature Walk Giant Floor Puzzle (Random House, 1975) to recent additions by New York Puzzle Company (12 puzzles, 2012-2014), the evolution of the Berenstain Bears book series has been documented through generations of puzzles both large and small. Random House produced at least 11 puzzles in the 1970s and 1980s, and Golden published 12 puzzles of their own during the 1980s and 1990s. Whether completing a 6-piece Fisher-Price wood frame tray puzzle or the two charming Valentine’s Day Greeting Card Puzzles (Cleo/Gibson, 1990), the Berenstain Bears are always smiling back at you when your task is complete!
Below is my collection of Berenstain Bears puzzles – am I missing any?
(Last update: 27 November 2016)
| Berenstain Bears Series (The Bears’ Nature Guide) | Milton Bradley (several puzzles in this series) | 24 | Boxed | 1975 |
| Giant Floor Puzzle (Bears Nature Walk) | Random House | 30 | Boxed | 1975 |
| Christmas Tree | Random House | 13 | Frame Tray | 1980 |
| Family Band | Fisher-Price 538 | 8 | Frame Tray | 1982 |
| Perfect Picnic Spot | Fisher-Price 539 | 6 | Frame Tray | 1982 |
| Tree House | Fisher-Price 537 | 7 | Frame Tray | 1982 |
| Ghost Stories | Golden 4525A | 12 | Frame Tray | 1982 |
| “Autumn Fun” (jumping in leaves) | Golden 4525B | 12 | Frame Tray | 1982 |
| Tea Party | Golden 4628A | 25 | Boxed | 1983 |
| Let’s Go Fishing | Golden 4628B | 25 | Boxed | 1983 |
| Seaside Picnic | Golden 4628C | 25 | Boxed | 1983 |
| The Bee Tree | Golden 4628D | 25 | Boxed | 1983 |
| Family Band | Springbok/Hallmark PZL1166 | 48 | Boxed | 1983 |
| “Off to School” | [unmarked] | 24 | Metal box | 1983 |
| Home Sweet Tree | Connor 8500-1 | 11 | Frame Tray | 1984 |
| Honey Tree | Connor 8500-2 | 11 | Frame Tray | 1984 |
| Bear Family | Connor 8500-3 | 10 | Frame Tray | 1984 |
| Brother Bear | Connor 8500-4 | 9 | Frame Tray | 1984 |
| Sister Bear | Connor 8500-5 | 9 | Frame Tray | 1984 |
| Mama’s Helpers | Connor 8500-6 | 11 | Frame Tray | 1984 |
| “Go to the Doctor” shot | Lederle Biologicals (194-6) | 9 | Frame Tray | 1986 |
| “Go to the Doctor” scale | Lederle Biologicals (194-6) | 9 | Frame Tray | 1988 |
| Holiday Fun | Random House | 13 | Frame Tray | 1988 |
| At the Lake | Random House | 100 | Boxed | 1988 |
| Get Fit | Random House | 100 | Boxed | 1988 |
| On Wheels | Random House | 100 | Boxed | 1988 |
| Out For a Stroll | Random House | 100 | Boxed | 1988 |
| County Fair | Random House First Time Puzzles | 13 | Frame Tray | 1988 |
| Fishin’ and Wishin’ | Random House First Time Puzzles | 16 | Frame Tray | 1988 |
| Rain or Shine | Random House First Time Puzzles | 13 | Frame Tray | 1988 |
| Home Sweet Tree | Random House First Time Puzzles | 12 | Frame Tray | 1989 |
| Valentine’s Day Greeting Card Puzzle (family portrait) | Cleo/Gibson | 30 | Greeting Card Puzzle | 1990 |
| Valentine’s Day Greeting Card Puzzle (eating cookie) | Cleo/Gibson | 30 | Greeting Card Puzzle | 1990 |
| “Go Out to Eat” Floor puzzle | Golden 5015 | 63 | Boxed | 1993 |
| Barn Dance | Golden 5498-14 | 63 | Boxed | 1993 |
| Fishing | Golden 5643A | 25 | Boxed | 1993 |
| At the Fair | Golden 5643B-1 | 25 | Boxed | 1993 |
| Ice Cream | Golden 5643C | 25 | Boxed | 1993 |
| “Storytime” (eating popcorn) | Golden 5643D-1 | 25 | Boxed | 1993 |
| Bearly Wet | Ravensburger 09 555 1 | 60 | Boxed | 2000 |
| Berenstain Family Circus | Ravensburger 08 618 4 | 35 | Boxed | 2000 |
| Bicycles Built for Bears | Ravensburger 09 554 4 | 60 | Boxed | 2000 |
| Family Picnic | Ravensburger 08 617 7 | 35 | Boxed | 2000 |
| Bear Country Express (floor puzzle) | New York Puzzle Company BB651 | 36 | Boxed | 2012 |
| Jobs Around Town | New York Puzzle Company BB652 | 100 | Boxed | 2012 |
| Tree House, The | New York Puzzle Company BB653 | 60 | Boxed | 2012 |
| Woodland Animals | New York Puzzle Company BB654 | 60 | Boxed | 2013 |
| Going Green! | New York Puzzle Company BB655 | 100 | Boxed | 2013 |
| Under the Rainbow | New York Puzzle Company BB656 | 24 | Boxed | 2013 |
| God Bless Our Home | New York Puzzle Company BB657 | 48 | Boxed | 2013 |
| Golden Rule, The | New York Puzzle Company BB658 | 48 | Boxed | 2013 |
| World of Dinosaurs | New York Puzzle Company BB659 | 100 | Boxed | 2014 |
| Summer Days | New York Puzzle Company BB660 | 60 | Boxed | 2014 |
| All Aboard (Mini-Puzzle) | New York Puzzle Company BB661 | 20 | Boxed | 2014 |
| Spring Day (Mini-Puzzle) | New York Puzzle Company BB663 | 20 | Boxed | 2014 |
| School Days | New York Puzzle Company BB664 | 200 | Boxed | 2016 |
| Joy of Giving | New York Puzzle Company | 200 | Boxed | 2016 |
| Peek-a-Puzzle | Connor | 6 | Frame Tray | 1984 |
Awesome resource and collection! I just found a bb giant floor puzzle , the nature walk one. Before I let my kids play with it, does it have any value???
So sorry I missed this comment. Go ahead and let them play with it! It’s very cool but not particularly rare or valuable. I love mine!!!
I just recently purchased a Berenstain Bears puzzle & I don’t believe I saw it on the wonderful list that you provided. It’s a 1984 Connor Peek-A-Puzzle “Goodies from the Farm” 8510-2. It will be listed on eBay if you would Iike a pic. 🙂
That’s crazy, though I always suspected there were more. I cannot find it on eBay. I look forward to your reply or email me: musicmanbrad (at) yahoo (DOT) com