The Berenstain Bears Go to School (First Time Books(R)) [Paperback]

Stan Berenstain (Author), Jan Berenstain (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 12, 1978 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: First Time Books(R)

Illus. in full color. A sympathetic story about Sister Bear, who conquers her fear of starting kindergarten.

Editorial Reviews

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"May help ease those 'first day' fears."--School Library Journal.

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Illus. in full color. A sympathetic story about Sister Bear, who conquers her fear of starting kindergarten.


From the Trade Paperback edition. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (July 12, 1978)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0394837363
• ISBN-13: 978-0394837369
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.3 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #262,221 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good for preparing children for kindergarten!, September 16, 2001

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Volkert Volkersz (Snohomish, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Berenstain Bears Go to School (First Time Books(R)) (Paperback)

I am an elementary school librarian who reads "The Berenstain Bears Go To School" each September to our new kindergartners. It helps set their minds at ease about what school is like.

In this Berenstain Bears story, Mama Bear notices that Sister Bear looks worried when Brother Bear mentions that he wants to get back to school after summer vacation. Mama Bear takes Sister to the Bear Country School to meet Miss Honeybear, the kindergarten teacher. A few days later, Brother Bear rushes to the bus, dragging Sister along with him. Sister discovers that she loves school, so a few days later when Brother Bear wishes it was still vacation, Sister is the one who drags *him* to the bus.

My students always laugh at this change of perspective. I find most of the Berenstain Bear books to be an ideal, and entertaining, way to teach children positive behaviors or attitudes, or to help them relate about the real world. This book is no exception.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fine way to introduce the concept of school to toddlers, August 19, 1999

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This review is from: The Berenstain Bears Go to School (First Time Books(R)) (Paperback)

This book (which my kids love) is a fine way to introduce the concept of school to small children (age 2 or 3). It tells about a child who is afraid to go to school, but who then loses his fear and discovers that school is a fun place. Fine illustrations, a good buy.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for children just starting to school, December 29, 2005

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c2 (Dublin, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Berenstain Bears Go to School (First Time Books(R)) (Paperback)

If you're looking for a book to introduce your child to what happens at school, then look no further. Sister Bear will be going to school for the first time in this book and in preparation, Mama takes her to see her kindergarten teacher for lunch. She has a wonderful time and then brother takes her to school with him and helps her get on the bus. Sister is kind and holds the hand of another little bear who seems very afraid and they go into class together. That part was really sweet! This book does a wonderful job in teaching children what school is about and what to expect. If Brother and Sister can do it, then we can too! This is a great hit at our house and I highly recommend it!