Stan Berenstain

Mama Bear's reminders about the true meaning of Thanksgiving are left in the dust as the spirit of competition takes over and Papa Bear and the cubs begin a campaign to win first prize in the Thanksgiving Pumpkin contest.

One by one, three brave little bears have second thoughts about exploring the interior of a spooky old tree.

During the Bears' search for a Christmas tree they are reminded of what Christmas is really about.

Brother Bear experiences jealousy when his friend Bonnie agrees to go out on a date with the rich and spoiled Ronnie Grizzington III.

As the Berenstains search for a perfect picnic spot, they're reminded of good manners and treating people with respect.

To keep busy during the summer, Brother and Sister Bear go to work for Farmer Ben, who promises to pay them what he earns for one corner of his corn crop at the end of the season.

"Sister and Brother Bear love soccer and their team the Rockets. But when their rivals, the Steamrollers, do anything to win, soccer is no fun. Will Brother and Sister choose to win at all costs too, or will they show how peacemakers are the true winners?" -- Page [4] cover.

Small Bear outgrows the bed his father made him when he was a baby--and none too soon.

"Its time for school in Stan and Jan Berenstains beloved classic, The Berenstain Bears Go to School. All the cubs in Bear Country are ready for the new school year . . . except for Sister Bear. She is about to start kindergarten but cant stop worrying about what it will be like. Will her teacher be nice? Will she make friends? What will she do all day in class? Sure enough, Sister Bear learns that she had nothing to worry about and that school is...

Concerned that the family is spending too much time in front of the television and neglecting other activities, Mama Bear decides that there will be no television watching for one week.