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December 14, 2021

Book Review: The Berenstain Bears and the Christmas Angel

Book Title: The Berenstain Bears and the Christmas Angel
Authors: Mike Berenstain
Genres: Children, Christian, Religious, Picture books, Faith, Holiday, Christmas, Winter, Seasonal
Series: The Berenstain Bears, Living Lights
Publisher: Zonderkidz
Publisher Date: October 11, 2016 (24 Pages, Paperback)
Age Group: 4-8 Years Olds
ISBN: 9780310749240

It is almost Christmas and there is finally snow in Bear Country. Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear are ready to build a snowbear ... until Honey Bear's snow angel gives the cubs a better idea. As they warm up later with some hot cocoa, Mama and Papa give the cubs a little lesson about some very special angels and the work they do for God.

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Are you looking for another good faith-based book for your child or children around Christmas? Well, The Berenstain Bears and the Christmas Angel will not disappoint. It is sweet as the cubs wait for snow and then get it. They head outside and play in it. They start to wonder what kind of snowman to create.

Children will enjoy this and want to reread it as they continue to be well. This one is a bit different from your typical building of a snowman. Mama and Papa help teach the cubs about their chosen snowman once they have built it.

Children will learn about the Christmas angel named Gabriel. I love how the cubs help each other and bounce off ideas. Their littlest one helps by just being herself. She gives them the idea when she does this.

This book is another classic book for any favorite fans of the Berenstain Bears. These books stand more based on faith and teaching of the Bible so children can learn it. I love these books the best. The author does a beautiful job with this book.

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November 20, 2021

10:21 PM By Lindz No comments Edit This

Book Review: The Berenstain Bears' Gives Thanks

Book Title: The Berenstain Bears' Gives Thanks
Authors: Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain
Genres: Children, Christian, Religious, Picture books, Faith, Holiday, Thanksgiving
Series: The Berenstain Bears, Living Lights
Publisher: Zonderkidz
Publisher Date: July 13, 2009 (32 Pages, Paperback)
Age Group: 4-8 Years Olds
ISBN: 9780310712510

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.

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The Berenstain Bears Gives Thanks is another excellent book to have for your child or children's bookshelves during the holiday season. Suppose you are looking for another good Thanksgiving book. This one is good.

This one somewhat brings in the fact of Sister's feelings about Thanksgiving dinner and a turkey. Have you had to distract a child from worrying and giving them something else to do? Well, this book shows that with Sister Bear and her worry about a turkey named Plymouth. Mama seems to come up with a suggestion that Sister can write a play about Thanksgiving or the Pilgrims Bears and their journey over to the new land. How we have our Thanksgiving feast and how it came about.

This book teaches several different life lessons and some meaningful things we should be thankful for. Children should be able to describe what Thanksgiving is at your house by their feelings or senses. What could they all be?

Some things children can do as they wait for the dinner on Thanksgiving occur act out or write a Thanksgiving story or what they think the Thanksgiving story is. You may be surprised what Thanksgiving means for them or your family.

Parents and grandparents might want to add this to your child's bookshelves, for they will want to read and reread it. It is terrific to read before the holiday.

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November 16, 2021

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Book Review: The Berenstain Bears' Thanksgiving Blessings

Book Title: The Berenstain Bears' Thanksgiving Blessings
Authors: Mike Berenstain
Genres: Children, Christian, Religious, Picture books, Faith, Holiday, Thanksgiving
Series: The Berenstain Bears, Living Lights
Publisher: Zonderkidz
Publisher Date: August 25, 2013 (24 Pages, Paperback)
Age Group: 4-8 Years Olds
ISBN: 9780310734871

In The Berenstain Bears Thanksgiving Blessings, the Bear family is on route to Gran and Gramps' house. It's Thanksgiving Day and the cubs could not be more excited for pie, roast turkey, and all the trimmings. But Mama reminds them that there are more important things to be thankful for beyond the feast. Papa joins in and teaches the cubs about the many sacrifices that Bears made before them, so that they all can enjoy freedom, faith, and family today Follow along with the Bear family as they learn an important lesson about thankfulness, and all the things they, and you, can be thankful for everyday

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The Berenstain Bears Thanksgiving Blessing is a book for all children. The book is a must-have on your bookshelves if you are a Berenstain Bears fan. This book helps teach children about Thanksgiving and being thankful for the blessing that you have.

This book teaches Mama and Papa as they ride through the woods to their grans and gramps place for Thanksgiving dinner. They teach about how the native Bears and pilgrims shared and started the whole Thanksgiving feast and what it means to be thankful for all the blessings you have.

The blessing is quite a few things we have somewhat forgotten we came to have. Some of the blessings are Family and Friends, Faith, and religion. A few others. The cubs do mention a song that is a favorite of mine. The song is “Over the river and Through the woods.”

What will your child or children learn about the history of holidays and celebrations? This book teaches a bit about it. What is your child or children learning to be Thankful for during the season? Are we teaching that children should be thankful for the blessing that they have? The many blessings we have in life have continued told in this book.

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March 28, 2021

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Book Review: The Berenstain Bears and the Easter Story

Book Title: The Berenstain Bears and the Easter Story
Authors: Jan Berenstain and Mike Berenstain
Genres: Children, Christian, Religious, Picture books, Faith, Holiday, Easter
Series: The Berenstain Bears, Living Lights
Publisher: Zonderkidz
Publisher Date: January 29, 2012 (32 Pages, Paperback)
Age Group: 4-8 Years Olds
ISBN: 9780310720874

Young readers will understand the real meaning behind Easter in this addition to the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will discover that Easter is more than candy and egg hunts as they read about the Bear cubs at Sunday school learning about Jesus’ resurrection and salvation.

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Are you a Berenstain Bears fan? There is a book that is for your children to read if they have not read it yet. If you are looking for a book about the meaning of Easter? The Berenstain Bears and the Easter Story is worth it.

It will tell the story of Easter and Jesus' resurrection so that young children can learn and understand the story. It is easy for children to learn about the bible story of what happens to Jesus and why we celebrate Easter.

The pictures are colorful and bright. The story happens told through a play to the bear cubs and students at the Sunday school. Easter candy is not everything for why Easter is so important. These acts remain shown throughout the book.

Parents would add this book to their collection of books for their children. Your child or children should have this book added to your child's bookshelves or collection of The Berenstain Bears. The book can be carried out and read to young children before Easter. Children can then bring up the topic or ask questions about how Jesus has risen and why we celebrate Easter. Why is it such a Holy day for Christians?

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January 4, 2021

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Book Review: The Berenstain Bears Learn about Heaven

Book Title: The Berenstain Bears Learn about Heaven
Authors: Mike Berenstain
Genres: Children, Christian, Religious, Picture books, Faith
Series: The Berenstain Bears, Living Lights
Publisher: Zonderkidz
Publisher Date: January 12, 2021 (24 Pages, Paperback)
Age Group: 4-8 Years Olds
ISBN: 9780310764472

Young children are encouraged to ask big questions about heaven in this inspiring addition to the Berenstain Bears Living Lights™ series. As they read about Sister Bear and her curiosity about what heaven is, readers have the perfect opportunity to ask their own questions and discuss what heaven is, where it is, how you get there, and more.

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Some children might start thinking about what it's like after someone passes away. The Berenstain Bears Learn about Heaven can help your child or children learn about what Heaven is? It does it in a way that children can learn without having to make it too complicated.

I know adults might have this same question and do not know all the answers to them. This book talks about them as well. This one has geared children but who says we can not read it and make more sense of it. This book is done well with its illustrations.

Heaven can be different for everyone so there are no right or wrong answers. This one all starts with a few phrases that Lizzy says that makes Sister Bear start thinking. The way this book is done can help with asking questions about a big topic.

The pictures are wonderfully done. I was looking at the picture a bit more to just look at. There seem to be different explanations for what heaven looks like for each person that Sister Bear asks. This book is good for Sunday school teachers or even churches. Parents can have this on their bookshelves for children to read or to be read to about. If you are a Berenstain Bears fan, you will want this book in your library or bookshelves.

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December 28, 2020

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Book Review: The Berenstain Bears Go Christmas Caroling

Book Title: The Berenstain Bears Go Christmas Caroling
Authors: Mike Berenstain
Genres: Children, Christmas, Holiday, Christian, Religious, Picture books
Series: The Berenstain Bears, Living Lights
Publisher: Zonderkidz
Publisher Date: October 1, 2019 (24 Pages, Paperback)

Young readers will enjoy reading about the Bear family going Christmas caroling on Christmas Eve in Bear Country with their friends in this addition to the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn about Christmas traditions and the lyrics to special Christmas carols such as “Good King Wenceslas” and “Jingle Bells.” This holiday book also includes four holiday postcards and a holiday door hanger!

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If you're a Berenstain Bears fan growing up. Then this book is a must-have for your collection or your child's bookshelves. This book deals with the Christmas season and the tradition of Christmas caroling. This one put the bear family on a sleigh and caroling of Jingle Bells.

Sister Bear seems to have questions about some of the Christmas carols that are sung. You learn about some sweetly. This book takes us on a journey through the neighborhood and sings songs. The pictures are done well. Quick and easy to read.

It is also good to add to your advent calendar if you open new books and old ones for your advent calendar. You can create a new tradition by doing so. You can just read it at bedtime. Children will learn new things throughout the book and teach a lesson differently.

The Berenstain Bears Go Christmas Caroling is good for the season and holiday. These books are best for teaching and just learn some lessons. Children will learn something from each book. The pictures are done well. They are cute and enjoyable. Parents will want to read these books to their child or children throughout the year. These books are classics and a favorite. They will become a favorite of your child or children once you get them reading them. They are a favorite of mine and still are.

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December 14, 2020

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Book Review: The Berenstain Bears, The Very First Christmas

Book Title: The Berenstain Bears, The Very First Christmas
Authors: Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain
Genres: Children, Christmas, Holiday, Christian, Religious, Picture books
Series: The Berenstain Bears, Living Lights
Publisher: Zonderkidz
Publisher Date: October 6, 2015 (24 Pages, Paperback)

Join the Bear cubs as they learn all about Jesus’ holy birth. From the angel Gabriel’s announcement to Mary to the visit from the three wise men, join Mama, Papa, Brother, Sister, and Honey as they discover the story of the very first Christmas.

Discliamer: I bought this book myself. I am still giving it an honest review of my own. I bought it cause it one I had not read. I enjoy The Bernstain Bears and grew up on them. I also got it cause it was sale where it was one i could not pass up on.
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The Berenstain Bears: The Very First Christmas is a good book to have for your child or children's bookshelves. It one that you should read on Christmas eve. This one tells the story of the very first Christmas.

You know how the story of Jesus' birth is long and somewhat complicated for children. Well, thanks to the author or authors they have made this book just right for children. The children can learn about the birth of Jesus without it being too complicated.

The pictures are done well. This book is a must-have for your bookshelves. It even should be on your list of Christmas books to read year in and year out.

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December 11, 2020

4:25 AM By Lindz No comments Edit This

Book Review: The Berenstain Bears and the Joy of Giving

Book Title: The Berenstain Bears and the Joy of Giving
Authors: Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain
Genres: Children, Christmas, Holiday, Christian, Religious, Picture books
Series: The Berenstain Bears, Living Lights
Publisher: Zonderkidz
Publisher Date: September 20, 2010 (32 Pages, Paperback)

Young readers will understand the true meaning behind Christmas in this addition to the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will discover that Christmas is more than receiving gifts when they read about Brother and Sister Bear at the Christmas Eve pageant.

The Berenstain Bears and the Joy of Giving — part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series of books—is perfect for:
Early readers ages 4-8
Reading out loud at home or in a classroom
Sparking conversations about the joy of giving to others and having an attitude of gratitude

The Berenstain Bears and the Joy of Giving is a really good book to add to your Advent calendar. Are you struggling with your child or children with the meaning of giving rather than receiving? Well, this one does the job.

This book is a favorite of mine not cause it to deal with Christmas or the meaning of giving. I grew up with The Berenstain Bears series. I still love them. I love the meaning behind the book. It is better to give than to receive.

This tells a story through Brother and Sister Bear's eyes. This book and many in the series teaches a valuable lesson for children. I love that. The pictures are done well. There something that changes the cubs. This book is good to have on your child's bookshelves.

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February 23, 2020

6:11 PM By Lindz No comments Edit This

Book Review: The Berenstain Bears' Nature Rescue

Book Title: The Berenstain Bears' Nature Rescue
Authors: Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain
Genres: Children, Nature, Birds
Series: The Berenstain Bears, Living Lights
Publisher: Zonder Kid
Publisher Date: March 3, 2020 (96 Pages, Paperback)

An engaging book from the bestselling Berenstain Bears Living Lights brand, with over 8 million copies sold since 2008, that helps kids ages 6-10 graduate from picture books to beginning chapter as they take the next step in their reading comprehension.

Save the birds! Save the trees! That's what the cubs are saying around Bear Country. If Squire Grizzly gets his way and cuts down the trees in Birder's Woods, the yellow popinjays will have nowhere to rest. They could disappear forever. It's up to the cubs to save this important part of nature before it's too late!

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The Berenstain Bears Nature Rescue is a really good book for all. It teaches us about nature and birds. This one is about learning about different kinds of birds. Like the yellow popinjay. This almost put everyone into an almost war.

The story plot is mostly learning about what is important birds are to peoples. The way the author or authors wrote this makes it easy for early readers to learn about habitats and a lot what around them. Woods and birds are important. There may be more than one way to solve a problem.

The wood bears want to build cottages for more bears and families. Who will come out on top? The story and plot are to learn about birds and saving though birds before they are gone forever. Find out what brother and sister and other cubs do.

It is good for early readers as well. The pictures are done well. I enjoy the images that are drawn. This book is made for all age groups. I enjoy this series as well as many others. One of the best series of my childhood and still is.

June 6, 2018

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Review: The Berenstain Bears Bless Our Pets

Book Title: The Berenstain Bears Bless Our PetsAuthor: Mike Berenstain
Genres: Animals, Children, Christian Fiction
Series: The Berenstain Bears
Publisher: Zonderkidz
Publish Date: 2017-03-07 (24 Pages, Paperback)
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Description: In the newest Berenstain Bear Living Lights title, The Berenstain Bears Bless Our Pets, Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear love their pets Little Lady, Gracie, Swish, and Cutsie … they are just like part of the Bear family. So when Preacher Brown holds a special Blessing of the Pets service on Sunday, the Bear family joins in. But what starts as a peaceful gathering of Bear Country neighbors and their animal friends on the lawn of the Chapel—including dogs, cats, rats, goats, and even a snake or two—ends up needing a little heavenly intervention.

You know the best series out there that good for children is The Berenstain Bears. It teaches about things children need and still really good. It one of my favorite series. I regret getting rid of my books i had growing up. The one I have now i will not give them away. I am over the children section but I love reading children books. These books i will never grow out of or want to.

The Berenstain Bears Bless our pets is really is a new one. It deal with or what our children need in moral teachings in the real world. It teaches us that animals or our pets are more family rather than just plan animals. They should be treated like any other family member. I know I treat my pets like they are family and talk to them like their my babies.

Children will learn that they need to take care of pets and what it like and treat them like other family members to a point. Mike Berenstain does a really well job with it and with the pictures. The picture can tell the story.

November 21, 2016

12:00 AM By Lindz No comments Edit This

The Berenstain Bears Love One Another

Book Title: Love One Another
Author: Mike Berenstain
Genres: Children, Family, Fiction
Series: The Berenstain Bears, Living Lights,
Publisher: Worthykids/Ideals
Publish Date: 2016-10-04 (20 Pages, Board Book)
Disclaimer: I received this book free from +WorthyPublishing for and honest review and for +Leeannan.
Description: Stan and Jan Berenstain launched the Berenstain Bears books in 1962 with The Big Honey Hunt. Since that time, more than 400 Berenstain Bears books have been published, making it one of the best-selling children’s series ever. Today, Mike Berenstain continues his parents’ tradition. In The Berenstain Bears Love One Another, the cubs are helping Mama make berry muffins for a neighbor. When the cubs ask why they can’t have the muffins, Mama reminds them that when we love one another, we find ways to help each other. The short, simple story and well-loved characters provide toddlers with a perfect introduction to the concept of showing love and kindness.

In “The Berenstain Bears Love One Another” the plot is good. This book teaches you how to love one another. Mike get it done nicely. It the picture tell the story. The concept is to show love and help out and show the love to your family and others in your neighborhood.

Bother and Sister are taught what Love One another means by Mama bear. They Brother and Sister Bear bother show it though performs it throughout the book. Find out what they do and how they help by reading the book.

It great for children and young readers. Parents can use this book as a teaching tool if they choose. It great for young children as and good book to learn how to read.

November 6, 2016

7:01 PM By Lindz No comments Edit This

Review: The Berenstain Bears Bedtime Devotional

Book Title: Bedtime Devotional
Author: Mike Berenstain
Genres: Bedtime, Children, Fiction, Bible,
Series: The Berenstain Bears, Living Lights
Publisher: Zonderkidz
Publish Date: 2016-10-11 (160 Pages, Hardcover)
Disclaimer: I received this book free for an honest review from +BookLookBlogger
Description: The Berenstain Bears Bedtime Devotional is perfect for little cubs settling down for a good night’s sleep. Including a devotion for each day with a reflection, Scripture, and a Bear Prayer for the End of Day from Brother, Sister, and even Honey Bear, these 90 reflections on simple Christian truths such as God loves us, love one another, be courageous and kind, and much more are the peaceful way to end a busy day.

The Berenstain Bears Bedtime Devotional is a good book for young readers. It appears a collection from different Titles of the Berenstain Bears. It got a Christian theme throughout the book. It is a good one for young children.

If parents want to settle down their children this would be good for them to listen to. Children can learn to read through this book as well. You can read any story that you feel is best for you and your children if you want to.

Each story has a life lesson for children to learn and listen to. It is good for family gatherings.

Mike Berenstain grew up watching his parents, Stan and Jan, working together to write and draw these lovable bears. Eventually, he started drawing and writing about them too. Mike is married to Andrea and they have three children. They live in Pennsylvania, in an area that looks a lot like Bear Country.

Mike's earliest memory is of his parent's studio in suburban Philadelphia. He remembers sitting on the floor scribbling on yellow typewriter paper with a big black pencil. His mother looked at the tangled hairball he had created, pointed out some random shape and said, "Look! You've drawn a fish!" It did, indeed, look like a fish. That was his first drawing lesson. He's been drawing ever since.

Aside from drawing, Mikes primary interests growing up were playing whiffle ball with his older brother Leo, collecting insects, stamps, coins, bottle caps, baseball cards, etc., building model planes, playing Davy Crockett in the backyard and fishing. He was also interested in watching the creation of his parent's magazine cartoons during the 50s and finally, the birth of the first Berenstain Bears book in 1962. He's often asked which is his favorite Berenstain Bear book. The answer is THE BERENSTAIN BEARS PICNIC, created when he was twelve. It features a picture of Papa Bear getting a big load of garbage dumped on his head. He thought this was very funny. Ever since, he's enjoyed drawing garbage apple cores, banana peels, old bed springs and the like.

Mike attended art school in Philadelphia in the early 70s, then worked as a designer in the Children's Book Department of a New York publisher before starting his career as an author and illustrator. His first children's book was published in 1976 followed by some thirty more over the next sixteen years. These ranged in subject from wizards to dinosaurs.

Since the late 80s, he has been very much involved as a writer and illustrator with his family's creation, the Berenstain Bears. He continues to work with his mother, Jan, creating new books, writing and illustrating.

Aside from the bears, Mike is interested in many things in classical music, American history, astronomy, and physics. He likes to ski. He spends a lot of time with horses.

Mike is married, his wife's name is Andrea. They have three children whose antics and activities growing up have provided inspiration for many Berenstain Bears books over the years."

March 4, 2016

12:00 AM By Lindz No comments Edit This

The Berenstain Bears Easter Blessings

Book Title: The Berenstain Bears Easter Blessings
Author: Mike Berenstain
Publisher:
Pub Date:1/26/16 (20 pages, Hardcover)
Series: The Berenstain Bears
Genre: Children, Holiday, Easter
Disclaimer: I received this from Leeannan and from Worthy Publishing for an honest review
Description: In The Berenstain Bears Easter Blessings by Mike Berenstain, the cubs learn about the many blessings in their lives, and especially the greatest blessing of all---the Resurrection of Jesus on Easter. The short, simple story and well-loved characters provide toddlers with a perfect introduction to this very important Christian holiday. Recommended for ages 2 to 5 years.

This is another loving book for young reader. The Bear family go on an adventure and explore what the Harvest festival. This is their first one and new tradition. You can see their community. You enjoy the adventure.

The pictures can tell the story and goes along with it. Your children learn along the way with it. It great for beginner readers. The pictures are quite nicely down and you can enjoy the pictures and so can young children.

The book does teach about the festival and teamwork and community. It is a sweet book and you do see Brother and Sister's little sister Honey.