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The Berenstain Bears' New Baby Paperback – Picture Book, September 12, 1974

by Stan Berenstain (Author), Jan Berenstain (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,391 ratings
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This classic Berenstain Bears story is a perfect way to help a child get ready for a new sibling! 

Come for a visit in Bear Country with this timeless classic from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Join Papa, Mama, and Brother as they welcome Sister into the family and adjust to life with a new baby.
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  1. Reading age
    2 - 3 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    First Time Books(R)
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  6. Lexile measure
    AD620L
  7. Dimensions
    8.06 x 0.16 x 8 inches
  8. Publisher
    Random House Books for Young Readers
  9. Publication date
    September 12, 1974
  10. ISBN-10
    0394829085
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0394829081
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Illus. in full color. "This brightly illustrated story tells of a youngster's happy acceptance of a new addition to the family and how Mama and Papa Bear assist him with the adjustment."--Booklist.  

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Illus. in full color. "This brightly illustrated story tells of a youngster's happy acceptance of a new addition to the family and how Mama and Papa Bear assist him with the adjustment."--"Booklist.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Books for Young Readers; First Edition (September 12, 1974)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0394829085
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0394829081
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 3 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD620L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.35 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.06 x 0.16 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,391 ratings

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  1. Stan Berenstain

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    Stan and Jan Berenstain 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 370 Berenstain Bears books have been published, and more than 300 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.

    Though Stan died in 2005 and Jan in 2012, Mike continues to create the delightful Bear adventures from his studio in Pennsylvania.

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    The Berenstain Bears celebrated their 50th Anniversary in 2012.

    Stan and Jan Berenstain 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 370 Berenstain Bears books have been published, and more than 300 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.

    Though Stan died in 2005 and Jan in 2012, Mike continues to create the delightful Berenstain Bear adventures from his studio in Pennsylvania.

    www.berenstainbears.com

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
3,391 global ratings
Love this simple book for my toddler, soon-to-be big brother. Plus stickers!
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Love this simple book for my toddler, soon-to-be big brother. Plus stickers!
This was a book I had when I was a kid and was gifted to us when I became pregnant with her second. My toddler loves it I am is really starting to grasp the idea that he has a baby sister on the way. Bonus: two sheets of stickers are included!!
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Allie
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect book for Kid #1
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2023
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Such a perfect book to read with child #1 when expecting child #2.

Talks about how “Little Bear” (b/c he’s not “brother” yet) plays on his own, he gets one on one time helping mama in the garden and papa with the honey. Mama’s lap is getting smaller as she grows. He gets too big for his crib, and that crib will be passed to the new baby.

Well explained at a preschooler level. Only thing that was a bit basic was that little bear and papa basically went out on an errand, and when they returned, mama had a baby at home lol My 4yo definitely could’ve handled it if mama went to the doctor/hospital and brought back a baby.
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Victoria Cobio
5.0 out of 5 stars Gave to son when I came home woth baby
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2024
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My son loves this book. We gave as a gift from his sister when we came home from the hospital.
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SouthRA
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2023
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Great book to help with a new sibling arriving
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5.0 out of 5 stars great book
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2023
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Really seemed to help with a four year old boy's slight jealousy with his new baby sister. Nice book with good pictures.
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BriAnn
5.0 out of 5 stars A book for the big kid
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2015
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I grew up with the Berenstain Bears books and my daughter loves this book as well. The fact that the characters are bears doesn't confuse her and calling brother bear just small bear doesn't confuse her either. At the end of the book when sister bear is born I "change" the words of the book to call him brother bear so she gets the idea. This book seems more appropriate than the newer version with the birds and the bees. It doesn't go through a lot in regards to the changes that brother bear will endure after sister bear is born but it does go through a typical day in the life of small bear and how he doesn't notice how big mama bear has gotten. Papa bear takes small bear out to build a new bed and mama bear stays behind to deliver the new baby (which isn't mentioned, sister bear just appears in the last few pages). I like how it relates a lot of siblings in the sense of how the older child's "stuff" is passed down to the younger sibling. My daughter got a new bed and is now waiting the arrival of her baby brother so he can go in her old crib (just like in the story). It doesn't explain how to be gentle to the baby and how everything is going to change for small bear but I honestly like that because in most cases other than having a new baby in the house, the toddler isn't going to up and change his/her ways just because a baby is around. I still expect my daughter to run rampant in the house when her brother is sleeping and expect me to take her to the park in 100 degree weather with the baby (and we will)! Other books seem as though the older child's life has to get flipped upside down due to the birth of a baby while this book insinuates that brother will have a part in sister's life but his life will remain unchanged because his needs are still just as important as they were prior to his little sister being born.
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Sarah Luderman
4.0 out of 5 stars Big sister gift
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2023
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We got this for our daughter as a big sister gift for after her brother is born. He isn’t here yet but she loves books and I see this as being one of her new favorites!
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Kaitlin
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2023
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This was such a cute book. Definitely recommend for little kids!
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5.0 out of 5 stars New baby in the house
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2023
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Got this book to give my toddler a preview of what the new baby would be like. It was great. Years later, I included it with a baby gift as a gift for the "big sis" discusses normal jealous feelings in a positive way.
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Bee
5.0 out of 5 stars Story that has stood the test of time
Reviewed in Canada on September 19, 2019
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This is an old ‘classic’ that we had given to us when we were expecting our third child. At that time, our older two children enjoyed this book and now I have purchased it for our two year old grandson, who is expecting a sibling. He too enjoys it and often chooses as his bedtime story.
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Kate Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 7, 2014
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I had this as a child, I loved it! I bought it for my daughter who in tuned loves it, and my nephew who is soon to be a big brother. It's a classic. You just have to have it really.
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J
5.0 out of 5 stars everyone loved it!
Reviewed in Canada on August 6, 2015
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When I was younger my parents got this book for my sister and I when we were expecting a little brother. Now having my second child I got this for him, and it doubled as a pregnancy announcement! Took a picture of him reading it in bed to post to our family and friends, everyone loved it!
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Linda Peace
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous book for anyone expecting a second child - good fun, but truthful in terms of what a ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 14, 2015
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Fabulous book for anyone expecting a second child - good fun, but truthful in terms of what a new baby might mean to the existing child - beautifully told, and lovely illustrations.
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Terry D
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Reviewed in Canada on October 20, 2019
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Bought this for my 3 year old grandson. His little brother will be here next month.
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