Tag: Random House

Transforming “He Bear, She Bear” into “The Berenstain Bears On the Job”

November 8, 2015

When “He Bear, She Bear” was released in 1974 (Random House Beginner Books #20), it was a distinct departure from Stan and Jan’s previous Berenstain Bears books.  It was the first book that significantly explored Bear Country itself and its many residents.  Most of the early Berenstain Bears books focused exclusively on Mama, Papa, and Small Bear … More Transforming “He Bear, She Bear” into “The Berenstain Bears On the Job”

Berenstain Bears Tell the Truth: It’s Always Been BerenstAin (not BerenstEin)

August 5, 2015

There was no bird and it was never Berenstein. People are often curious about the spelling of “Berenstain,” a phenomenon that’s much older than the Bears themselves. As Stan Berenstain recalled in Down a Sunny Dirty Road, the 2002 autobiography he co-wrote with wife Jan, even his fourth grade teacher had questions: “On the very … More Berenstain Bears Tell the Truth: It’s Always Been BerenstAin (not BerenstEin)

Book of the Week: “Papa’s Pizza: A Berenstain Bears Sniffy Book” (Random House, 1978)

July 21, 2015

 Thanks to everyone who checked out our most recent blog about Berenstain Bears video games and computer software.  This week, it’s on to another new and exciting Book of the Week! Just a few days ago, two of the biggest Berenstain Bears collectors in the country (to our knowledge?!) gathered in Tampa, Florida to meet … More Book of the Week: “Papa’s Pizza: A Berenstain Bears Sniffy Book” (Random House, 1978)

Berenstain Bears Board Games, Card Games, and Playsets

June 23, 2015

We recently featured a collection of Berenstain Bears jigsaw puzzles, which leads to another favorite part of the Bear Family memorabilia: games!  More than two dozen Berenstain Bears board games, card games, and play sets have been produced, and no collection should be without them, especially games based on classic books like “Spooky Old Tree,” “Too … More Berenstain Bears Board Games, Card Games, and Playsets

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The Bears’ Vacation (1968) – The Berenstain Bears Book of the Week!

June 22, 2015

Last week, in honor of Jurassic World’s release, we featured several Berenstain Bears books relating to dinosaurs.  This week, I am celebrating the first official day of Summer with one of the all-time classics, “The Bears’ Vacation” (Random House, 1968, buy a copy here).  It also happens that “Deep in Bear Country – A Berenstain Bearcast” … More The Bears’ Vacation (1968) – The Berenstain Bears Book of the Week!

Berenstain Bears: Jurassic World / Jurassic Park edition

June 15, 2015

Everyone is caught up in Jurassic Park / Jurassic World fever, and while watching the film this weekend, I couldn’t help but think of all the great fascination Stan, Jan, and Mike have had with dinosaurs over the years.  In particular, I was reminded of the page from “Brother Bear Loves Dinosaurs” (Harper, 2004), a … More Berenstain Bears: Jurassic World / Jurassic Park edition

List of Berenstain Bears Coloring Books and Activity Books

July 23, 2014

Berenstain Bears Coloring Book and Activity Books A complete list of activity books for collectors.  Please comment with any errors or omissions! PS. Several of these books are extremely rare!  Please visit our Collector’s Most Wanted page for more info. Last updated: October 17, 2015 ChildsWork/ChildsPlay Activity Books (2008) Good Behavior Activity Book: Good Behavior … More List of Berenstain Bears Coloring Books and Activity Books