The Berenstain Bears Meet Santa Bear (First Time Books) [Paperback]

Stan Berenstain (Author), Jan Berenstain (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: First Time Books(R)

How can Santa's sleigh land when there's no snow on the ground? How can he possibly fit down all those skinny-minny little chimneys? And how come every mall has a different Santa? These are just some of the highly delicate issues handled in this classic First Time Book that's back in print with a cheery new cover for a new generation of Bear fans.  

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How can Santa's sleigh land when there's no snow on the ground? How can he possibly fit down all those skinny-minny little chimneys? And how come every mall has a different Santa? These are just some of the highly delicate issues handled in this classic First Time Book that's back in print with a cheery new cover for a new generation of Bear fans.  

About the Author

Stan and Jan Berenstain were both born in 1923 in Philadelphia.  They didn't know each other as children, but met later at school, at the Philadelphia College of Art.  They liked each other right away, and found out that the both enjoyed the same kinds of books, plays, music and art.  During World War II, Stan was a medical assistant in the Army, and Jan worked in an airplane factory.  When the war was over, they got married and began to work together as artists and writers, primarily drawing cartoons for popular magazines.  After having their two sons Leo and Michael, the Berenstains decided to write some funny children's books that their children and other children could read and enjoy.  Their first published children's book was called The Big Honey Hunt .  It was about a family of bears, who later became known as the "Berenstain Bears".  

Over 50 children's books later, Stan and Jan still plan all of their books together -- both write the stories, and both write the pictures.  They live outside of Philadelphia in the country.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (October 12, 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0394868803
• ISBN-13: 978-0679805939
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.1 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #67,979 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a good book about caring, December 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Berenstain Bears Meet Santa Bear (First Time Books) (Paperback)

This book is a good book about caring, especially during the Christmas season. At first Sister wants to receive many presents, but latter realizes that Christmas is about giving. it deals with Santa Bear and even wonders how he does such magical things. This book answers these questions in a way children can understand.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Santa Bear Has the Best Job in the World, July 11, 2007

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This review is from: The Berenstain Bears Meet Santa Bear (First Time Books) (Paperback)

"...Christmas is such a special time that very special, almost magical things can happen. And the most magical thing of all is Santa Bear: I'd say he has the best job in the whole world, because the joy of giving is what Christmas is all about." -- From the book

This lovely book by Stan and Jan Berenstain follows the Bear family as they navigate through the trappings of Christmas: making lists, feeling the tug of store-front windows loaded with toys, kids worrying if they've been good enough to merit Santa Bear's visit, the spirit of giving and more.

I love that this book doesn't demonize wanting things (like The Berenstain Bears Get the Gimmies), and shows kids deciding to spend their own money to buy their parents special gifts from Christmas.

One adorable scene in this book is when the kids encounter a bell ringing Santa outside the mall, standing in front of a pot that says "Help the Needy". Paper Bear explains "His job is to collect money to help the needy--birds who need seed, squirrels who didn't put enough aside for the winter".

Especially good for Christmastime, The Berenstain Bears Meet Santa Bear is a heartwarming story with an uplifting message that children will no doubt enjoy.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Bears Meet Santa, December 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Berenstain Bears Meet Santa Bear (First Time Books) (Paperback)

This books takes place right after thanksgiving, and the Bear family go shopping together to the Bear Country Mall. Papa and Mama bear are a little worried about how the cubs will react to all the excitement about christmas.Papa tries to assure Mama that they are good and calm little cubs, but at that moment they are in awe and jumping for joy about the big new toy store. They see all kinds of toys they want. As they are walking thru the mall they see a sign about Santa Bear coming soon. This got the little cubs all fired up and excited.As the season rolled on the excitement grew bigger and bigger.The cubs had made their christmas lists to give to Santa,and Sister Bear got a little to carried away. She made a list a mile long with tons of toys.Brother Bear calmly explained to her the true meaning of christmas, so she shortened her list up to a few things,and learned the true meaning of christmas.The cubs even bought their parents some nice gifts. this book is one of my personal favorites and I recommend that people of all ages read this wonderful book.