"The room shared by Brother and Sister is a mess because the cubs argue over who should neaten up instead of working together. Sure to make toddlers smile while they absorb an implied lesson."--Publishers Weekly.
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"The room shared by Brother and Sister is a mess because the cubs argue
over who should neaten up instead of working together. Sure to make toddlers
smile while they absorb an implied lesson."--Publishers Weekly. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
over who should neaten up instead of working together. Sure to make toddlers
smile while they absorb an implied lesson."--Publishers Weekly. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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."
Stan and Jan planned all of their books together. They both wrote the stories and created the pictures. They continued to live outside of Philadelphia in the country. There are now over 300 Berenstain Bears books.
Stan and Jan planned all of their books together. They both wrote the stories and created the pictures. They continued to live outside of Philadelphia in the country. There are now over 300 Berenstain Bears books.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a great book to teach kids to clean up after themselves and what happens when they don't. In this book, mama gets so fed up with the mess in the cubs' room, that she comes back with a huge box and starts tossing all their things into it. Much at the cubs' protest, all their favorite toys are tossed inside. The illustrations are just wonderful in this book. They show a puzzle half finished and covered with cobwebs, spilled cups and drinks and dust and dirt all over everything. It's just very clear how nasty a room can get when it's not kept in order. Papa bear comes to the rescue and makes the cubs their very own organization center (must have watched HGTV out there in his garage where he makes his furniture!) where they have a toybox and a pegboard to store the items in the room. And, he makes boxes with labels to stack in their closet for their smaller items so they don't come tumbling out onto their heads anymore.
Everyone is very happy with the solution, especially the cubs since now they have a room they can enjoy themselves and with their friends.
Highly recommend!
Everyone is very happy with the solution, especially the cubs since now they have a room they can enjoy themselves and with their friends.
Highly recommend!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By A. Youn
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I read this book when a child, and still remember it at age 25. Now, it didn't turn me into a neat person, but with fond memories of this book in my heart, I plan on having a clean room ... one of these days.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Megan Romer
Format:Paperback
The world lost a real gem of a writer when Stan Berenstain passed on November 29. Together, Berenstain and his wife, Jan, and eventually their two sons, created books featuring lovable but flawed characters who tackle just about every real issue that faces families.
This book is an excellent example. Very few children are naturally hyper-organized, most of them have messy room problems at some point in their young lives. This book shows by example that it is possible to keep a room clean and organized without too much work, and that life is so much more fun when a room is clean! It also shows that even adults sometimes have trouble keeping themselves organized, and that cleanliness and organization are lifelong pursuits. Like all of the Berenstain Bears books, it presents a problem and a solution with a moral lesson included in a style that children will find entertaining and even funny. Really, a great book!
This book is an excellent example. Very few children are naturally hyper-organized, most of them have messy room problems at some point in their young lives. This book shows by example that it is possible to keep a room clean and organized without too much work, and that life is so much more fun when a room is clean! It also shows that even adults sometimes have trouble keeping themselves organized, and that cleanliness and organization are lifelong pursuits. Like all of the Berenstain Bears books, it presents a problem and a solution with a moral lesson included in a style that children will find entertaining and even funny. Really, a great book!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This was one of our favorite Berenstain Bear books. It touched upon a very real problem, and addressed it with the usual Berenstain humor.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Papa Bear
Format:Paperback
This a nice product--the book is a classic and the CD is a great companion to it--highly recommended!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By designerd
Format:Paperback
The first time I saw this book my younger sister and I had pushed our poor mom to the limits with our messy room. Dolls, costumes, arts & crafts projects and so much more covered every surface of the room to the point we were barely able to find our beds. One day while we out were playing with the neighborhood kids, after breaking our promise we would clean the room first, my mom went in with big black garbage bags and packed up the entire mess and put the bags in the spare room. When we got home and discovered the "theft" we were livid. After she calmed us down and gave me my favorite teddy and my sister her favorite bunny, she sat us down with this book and we read it together. Gradually we got all our toys and other stuff back and the room actually did stay clean much longer than usual. She never had to take drastic action again because she would just pull out this book whenever the room started looking overly cluttered and we'd get the picture. Now twenty years later, I'm almost obsessively neat and organized (though sometimes it's fun to make a huge mess in the process of reorganizing) and I remember this book fondly every time I undertake a big organizing project. I'm sure it's not the only children's book about cleaning a messy room, but the Berenstain humor and memorable artwork make it a classic.
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This was purchased for our 4 year old daughter. Needless to say she likes the book. It tickled her in how they messed up the room but then she agreed that they needed to clean it up. She does a pretty good job cleaning up but there are times when she feels that she needs "assistance". Anyway its a good story line and I think most children will like it.
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
There are times when you tell a child something and she or he immediately accepts the information as true and adopts a new behavior to reflect your wisdom. Those times are few! Such lessons seem to take hold faster and more permanently with reinforcement. An inviting book does a great job at that. And the Berenstains are very, very good at providing such.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Mama Has Had it with the Cubs' Messy Rooms!
Mama has had it with the cubs' messy rooms! But when she threatens to throw all of their toys out, Papa has an even better idea: He teaches Brother and Sister to organize their... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Daphne Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars
love them all
I love all Berenstain Bears book. All of the books can be easily used for children's lessons. This is a good book to not only learn about cleaniness at home, but can help teach... Read more
Published 2 months ago by dolly
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bernstein Bears and the Messy Room
The story's re-enforces the issues that arise in our home in a way that is easily digested, amusing and understandable.
Published 4 months ago by vikki berger
5.0 out of 5 stars
Childhood Memories
As a child my favorite books were the Berenstain Bears. When my husband and I started our family the first books I looked at were the Berestain Bears Collection. Read more
Published 4 months ago by EMaier
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Childrens Book
Great for teaching your kids lessons, and having fun while you're at it!! Definitely recommend this book, and any other Berenstein Bears book, they always have a good underlying... Read more
Published 5 months ago by josh
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very good.
I love how this book kind of holds parents accountable. It taught me a lesson too! Organization is key to a neat house!
Published 5 months ago by Katie Graham
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book!!!
Brother and Sister Bear learn that life is more enjoyable and easier to manage with a clean bedroom. The two cubs have thrashed their room. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Miss Howe
5.0 out of 5 stars
fun
Teaches your kids how to clean up after themselves. Love it!! Now my daughter is scared I might throw her toys away so now she picked the up...
Published 6 months ago by Me
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great for kids
Great learning tool for kids. I have 3 boys and am constantly trying to get them to pick up their things. With this book, I have another way to address the messy room!
Published 6 months ago by blee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gaps Generations
I remember this book from when I was growing up and wanted something I could read to my baby as he grows. Nothing like a life lesson from The Berenstain Bears!
Published 6 months ago by A. Warren
