When Papa Bear tells the cubs why they should never talk to strangers, Sister begins to view all strangers as evil until Mama brings some common sense to the problem. "The Bears' rules for safe conduct among strangers are listed on the last pages, including a rule about the privacy of a bear's body. A good book to start awareness in young children."--School Library Journal.
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From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 2 The familiar Berenstain bear family may help to make a scary subject easier to bear. Brother discourages extrovert Sister from greeting every stranger she meets. Papa tells his children the rules for safe conduct among strangers. After Sister sees the headlines about missing cubs, she over-reacts, seeing every stranger as a threat. This is conveyed by a full-page spread: the top half shows reality, the bottom half shows Sister's scary version. Mama explains the concept of the bad apples in every barrel, literally. A funny looking apple is fine on the inside, but a perfect looking apple is bad on the inside. Finally, the attraction of a toy almost causes usually cautious Brother to go for a ride with a stranger. Sister isn't tattling when she tells her parents, she's just concerned for Brother's safety. The bears' rules are listed on the last page, including one about the privacy of a bear's body, a topic not discussed in the text. A good book to start awareness in young children. Elise Wendel, Orchard Road School, Skillman, N.J.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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When Papa Bear tells the cubs why they should never talk to strangers, Sister begins to view all strangers as evil until Mama brings some common sense to the problem. "The Bears' rules for safe conduct among strangers are listed on the last pages, including a rule about the privacy of a bear's body. A good book to start awareness in young children."--School Library Journal.
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72 of 72 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have gotten rid of most "don't talk to strangers" books because they are mostly fear inducing. I want my children to use common sense, and this version emphasises that. Sister (gotta love the names :-) ) fears everyone when first told that not all strangers are trustworthy. Mama comes to the rescue with some much needed common sense and moderation. The book concludes with a plausible example of Brother maybe trusting a stranger too much.
A good starting point for working with young, very trusting children, on appropriate interpersonal interactions, and may help prevent the child from fearing even the grocery store clerk.
41 of 41 people found the following review helpful
By Micole Roy
Format:Paperback
This is a good book. My 5 year old son enjoyed the story, and the lessons that I wanted to convey about strangers (what is a stranger, stranger rules, etc.) were covered very well. The story shows how one can become too afraid as well as how one can be lured into leaving with a stranger. Children learn to be careful without being paranoid. Children also learn that "telling" is not the same as being a "tattletell".
We have enjoyed all 8 books that we purchased from this collection.
25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By J. Gifford
Format:Paperback
...about the danger of strangers. I have read this book to all three of my children, and they have definitely learned the value of caution. A nice feature is that the book shows, in a non-scary, friendly way, how scary the subject of strangers can be to children, but how talking it over can help allay those fears. The book also shows how a child's excitement over a stranger showing a common interest or offering goodies to the child can override the child's basic caution. I highly recommend this book for the collection of anyone who wishes to keep their child(ren) safe.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Berenstain Bears Score Again!!!
Great book to help little ones learn about strangers w/o being too scary. With the way the world is today, I can't over emphasize how important it is to teach kids safe practices... Read more
Published 7 days ago by KC
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good but a little slow
I purchased this download and have it on my phone. My little boy who is three loves it as a bed time story. Read more
Published 9 days ago by marci
4.0 out of 5 stars
How to Introduce "Stranger Danger" without Frightening Kids
A great way to introduce "stranger danger" without frightening children. Mama explains the idea that "there are some bad apples in every bunch" and gives the cubs some helpful... Read more
Published 12 days ago by Daphne Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars
great to teach kids about strangers - my daughter is 3.
she now asks me if someone is a stranger, which to me means she grasps the concept in the book!
Published 18 days ago by Cheryl Leone
4.0 out of 5 stars
important topic not an easy one to explain
I wish I could have found this book, but with less words for my 4.5 year old twins. I need this difficult topic more simplified before making it the complicated one that it truly... Read more
Published 19 days ago by SRAW
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good lesson
I had the video of this book when I was little and wanted a copy of the book for my girls, it has a great lesson in a time where parents have become way too trusting with their... Read more
Published 23 days ago by Jess
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good, but for older children
I wanted a book to read with my 3 and 5 year old to start to learn about the concept of stranger awareness and safety when talking with unfamiliar people. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mom of 2 Girls
1.0 out of 5 stars
not a good book
I have returned this book, after I have read it. It scares kids and prone them to be antisocial. My girl is very happy, sociable and loves people. Read more
Published 1 month ago by biemme
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic
An excellent way to teach young children about strangers and the dangers of giving too much information to people they don't know.
Published 1 month ago by Night Rain
5.0 out of 5 stars
good book the whole set is a very good set educational
good book the whole set is a very good and is very educational set wouldn't give my daughter anything else
Published 1 month ago by noam
