The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree [Hardcover]

Stan Berenstain (Author), Jan Berenstain (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Bright & Early Books(R)

Illus. in full color. Three terrified little bears explore the inside of a mysterious old tree and go into, up, through, over, down, and out.

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Illus. in full color. Three terrified little bears explore the inside of a mysterious old tree and go into, up, through, over, down, and out.

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
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (September 12, 1978)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0394839102
• ISBN-13: 978-0394839103
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 0.4 x 9.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,787 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars classic toddler story, July 15, 2000

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angelie mccord (usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree (Hardcover)

This is one of my favorite children stories of all times. I read this to my preschool class around halloween and they enjoyed it so much they would ask for it year round. It was especially delightful when I bought the cassette. The creeking of the door and stepping into the darkness made the children laugh with delight. I read it to my own son and allowed him to play the tape over and over, he quickly learned all the words. The most delightful memory I have of my son is him trying to imitate the sounds the cassette made. I now would like to pass this story on to my three godsons and I can only find the book not the cassette. What a great fun story for children. It brought a lot of joy and laughter to many children including my own.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Warm childhood memories relived, November 16, 2003

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"beebs1044" (Churchville, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree (Hardcover)

Like the others this was the first book that I learned to "read." My parents read it to me so many times that I memorized it before I actually learned to read the words themselves. Unfortunately because it's been my favorite book my three younger sisters, the youngest two being significantly younger, never got to read it because I hid it away. Now that I've found it again here they'll have a chance to see my favorite book. Of course it ends with one of the best lines in childhood literature, "Home again, safe at last."

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!!!, March 24, 2001

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J. Nicholson "children's book junkie" (Highland, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree (Hardcover)

This was one of the first books I had ever read as a child. It was also one of my favorite. I bought it again just to keep on my bookshelf so my and my friends children can enjoy it as much as I do. I HIGHLY recommend this book, not only for those of early childhood ages, but for those who are young at heart.