The Berenstain Bears and the Wishing Star (I Can Read Book 1) [Hardcover]

Stan Berenstain (Author), Jan Berenstain (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: I Can Read Book 1

When Mama Bear teaches the cubs about the wishing star, Sister Bear immediately wishes as hard as she can for the special teddy she saw in a store window. She's thrilled when her wish comes true on her birthday. But what will happen when she sets her heart on a white pony?

In this engaging story of essential lessons, Brother Bear teaches his sister about the magic of the wishing star, and the dangers of being greedy.

Beginning readers will learn, along with Sister Bear, about the rewards of hard work.

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About the Author

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 250 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' interest in children's books 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.

Since Stan's death at age eighty-two in 2005, Jan and Mike have continued to write and illustrate wonderful new adventures for Mama, Papa, Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear. They live in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, which looks a lot like Bear Country.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (August 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060583460
• ISBN-13: 978-0060583460
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,393,580 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Valuable lesson about wishing, August 9, 2006

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Elizabeth Dana (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Berenstain Bears and the Wishing Star (Cub Club) (Hardcover)

Once again the Berenstains are very clear about the lesson of wishing. When Sister Bear wishes for a teddy bear, she is very happy to have her wish come true. However, when she gets greedy with her wishes, Brother Bear reminds her of the magic of wishing stars, and the dangers of being greedy. I loved this book! Highly recommended for all ages!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent series for early readers, August 11, 2010

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Z Hayes (TX, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Berenstain Bears and the Wishing Star (I Can Read Book 1) (Paperback)

The Berenstain Bears series of books in the An I Can Read Book series are engaging, vividly illustrated (a visual treat for children), and the stories have wide appeal for children, an important factor in motivating children to read. Although this book is labeled as a Level 1 reader, I would categorize it more as a Level 2 reader, especially when compared to other early readers, such as the Step Into Reading series of books. There is some higher level vocabulary in here which is a step above the Level One readers in other series. For example, in this title, some of the words used are dreamed, rhyme, supposed, and the sentences are longer as well.

I think this series of early readers is value for money because the story contained in each book is longer than the average early reader, and the quality of writing is superior. There are illustrations on each page and children, especially visual learners such as my five-and-a-half year old daughter will love reading and perusing the pictures. Highly recommended!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bernstain Bears strike again, July 5, 2007

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Reida Mezzullo "Mom Mom" (crofton, maryland United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Berenstain Bears and the Wishing Star (I Can Read Book 1) (Paperback)

What can anyone say about the Berenstain Bears that has not already been said. They are always a joy. As a former pre-school teacher I know how the children enjoy the books, now I am buying the books for my grandchildren so that they too may enjoy the mis-adventures.