The Berenstain Bears and the Missing Dinosaur Bone
Part of the Beginner Books Series

The Berenstain Bears and the Missing Dinosaur Bone

Hardcover

Grades Preschool – 3
Ages 4–8

Stan and Jan Berenstain invite readers to help solve a mystery in this beloved Beginner Book.

When a dinosaur bone goes missing from the Bear Museum, it’s up to the Berenstain Bears to help crack the case. From the Mummy Room to the Hall of Famous Bears, the detectives seek every possible hiding place. Can Brother and Sister Bear find the culprit in time for the museum’s grand opening?

Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children ages 3–7.

"A bone is missing from the Bear Museum, and the cubs are determined to find it. Colorful drawings and the bear antics are always a hot item."—School Library Journal.

ISBN 9780375983160 (Ebook)
Published on Feb 9, 2011
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 72
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3
Reading Level Lexile: 460L

ISBN 9780394844473 (Hardcover)
Published on Mar 12, 1980
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 48
Dimensions 6-1/2 x 9
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2
Reading Level Lexile: 460L

Stan Berenstain

Stan Berenstain and his wife, Jan, 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 300 Berenstain Bears books have been published and more than 260 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. 

Jan Berenstain

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 360 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 one of the best-selling children’s book series ever!

More in the Beginner Books Series

Back to Explore Books

Back to Series

Board & Picture Books

Back to Explore Books

Back to Series

Chapter Books

Back to Explore Books

Back to Series

Graphic Novels

Back to Explore Books

Back to Series

Middle Grade

Back to Explore Books

Back to Seasons & Holidays

Spring

Back to Explore Books

Back to Seasons & Holidays

Summer

Back to Explore Books

Back to Seasons & Holidays

Fall

Back to Explore Books

Back to Seasons & Holidays

Winter

Random House Children's Books