The Berenstain Bears and the Truth
Part of the First Time Books Series

The Berenstain Bears and the Truth

By Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain
Paperback

Published on Sep 12, 1983 | 32 Pages

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Grades Preschool – 3
Ages 4–8

This classic Berenstain Bears story is a perfect way to teach children about the importance of honesty!

Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. When Mama goes to the market, Brother and Sister play soccer in the house . . . and end up breaking a lamp! When Mama asks them what happened, they tell her a series of whoppers that just get bigger and bigger. Will they ever tell her the truth?

ISBN 9780375989445 (Ebook)
Published on Oct 27, 2010
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 32
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3
Reading Level Lexile: AD680L

ISBN 9780394856407 (Paperback)
Published on Sep 12, 1983
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 32
Dimensions 8 x 8
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2
Reading Level Lexile: AD680L

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!

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