Papa Bear and the cubs are having some trouble with chores—they don't want to do them! When they decide to take a break from cleaning, Mama Bear plays along. But what will happen when the mess builds up . . . and up . . . and up?
The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Chores
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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.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My little one loves the Berenstain Bears so when I saw this one, I grabbed it through a book club. It talks about how the cubs always want to get out of doing their chores, as well as Papa bear (he doesn't want to mow the lawn because a mama spider just got finished making a web on his lawnmower!) and they make up all sorts of excuses as to why they cannot do them. So for awhile, Mama decides that instead of hearing all the bickering, arguing and excuse making, that it would just be easier if she did them herself. However, she eventually gives in to her family when they ask to stop doing chores. Mama starts her gardening and quilting clubs again and the treehouse falls into a total mess. Even a milipede comes chasing Sister in the bathtub, there's dust and doggie doo-doo everywhere, wet, moldy towels and shower curtains, and a sink full of dishes covered in flies! Yuck!
This book gives a great example of what happens when folks don't want to do their chores around the house. It very clearly paints a vivid picture of how important all of our responsibilities are both to the things we own and to each other as family members. As always, the Berenstains teach a very valuble lesson. (This book is also particularly great to hand over to all the dads to read!) Highly recommend!
This book gives a great example of what happens when folks don't want to do their chores around the house. It very clearly paints a vivid picture of how important all of our responsibilities are both to the things we own and to each other as family members. As always, the Berenstains teach a very valuble lesson. (This book is also particularly great to hand over to all the dads to read!) Highly recommend!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love all the Berenstein Bears books. They can provide a good starting point for a conversation with your child. Don't look to these books for answers on how to handle a problem. They aren't meant for that.
In this one, we see what happens when Mama gets tired of everyone else avoiding their chores, so she avoids hers, too. Once the others see what the house is like, they start to pitch in to help.
This book started a good discussion between me and my 7 year old about what chores are and why we should do them. We talked about Mama Bear's feelings when Papa and the cubs didn't do their chores. We also talked about what happened to the tree house when Mama quit doing her chores and how that made everyone else feel.
These are great books for reading anytime and are easy for my child to read alone and understand.
In this one, we see what happens when Mama gets tired of everyone else avoiding their chores, so she avoids hers, too. Once the others see what the house is like, they start to pitch in to help.
This book started a good discussion between me and my 7 year old about what chores are and why we should do them. We talked about Mama Bear's feelings when Papa and the cubs didn't do their chores. We also talked about what happened to the tree house when Mama quit doing her chores and how that made everyone else feel.
These are great books for reading anytime and are easy for my child to read alone and understand.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Two boys' review: Humor helps little ones learn the value of chores
July 25, 2008
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I've reviewed several of the Berenstain Bears books available at Amazon and find most of them to be very handy tools to reinforce good manners and behaviors with our young children.
While this book isn't the best of the bunch it is good enough that I recommend it, especially if you're buying a set of books through Amazon's 4-for-3 promotion.
Papa Bear once again takes the brunt of the jokes. As the little bears learn how important their help is to keeping the house clean and running smoothly, they have Papa Bear as a sort of comedic release valve.
The lesson is simple: everyone needs to pitch in and help and not expect Mama Bear to do it all herself.
If that is a lesson you need to reinforce in your home, this is a good tool to help you do it.
I also recommend these other Berenstain Bears' books:
The Berenstain Bears Get in a Fight
The Berenstain Bears Help Around the House
The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners
The Berenstain Bears and Too Much TV
The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers
While this book isn't the best of the bunch it is good enough that I recommend it, especially if you're buying a set of books through Amazon's 4-for-3 promotion.
Papa Bear once again takes the brunt of the jokes. As the little bears learn how important their help is to keeping the house clean and running smoothly, they have Papa Bear as a sort of comedic release valve.
The lesson is simple: everyone needs to pitch in and help and not expect Mama Bear to do it all herself.
If that is a lesson you need to reinforce in your home, this is a good tool to help you do it.
I also recommend these other Berenstain Bears' books:
The Berenstain Bears Get in a Fight
The Berenstain Bears Help Around the House
The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners
The Berenstain Bears and Too Much TV
The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By B. E Jackson
Format:Paperback
The Berenstain Bears give children some of the very best stories they will ever read. I grew up with these enjoyable bears in the late 80's, and I really think parents should consider buying a few of these books for their children because they are a lot of fun.
One of my favorite moments ever in a Berenstain Bears book is when the bears are riding a bike down a dirt road, and they come across a big mud puddle. They try to ride through it but instead they sink! That moment influenced me to go outside during rainstorms as a child and try to find the biggest puddle to see if I too will sink! Of course walking back inside the house all muddy made my parents angry but that's what being a kid is all about! I also believe many dreams I've had years later (and continue to have to this day) about setting out on an adventure were a result of my childhood obsession with these books.
One of my favorite moments ever in a Berenstain Bears book is when the bears are riding a bike down a dirt road, and they come across a big mud puddle. They try to ride through it but instead they sink! That moment influenced me to go outside during rainstorms as a child and try to find the biggest puddle to see if I too will sink! Of course walking back inside the house all muddy made my parents angry but that's what being a kid is all about! I also believe many dreams I've had years later (and continue to have to this day) about setting out on an adventure were a result of my childhood obsession with these books.
9 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By A. Freed
Format:Paperback
The Berenstain Bears are in heavy rotation at our house lately and this one sticks out like a sore thumb. Aside from the diminished art quality, writing, and even print quality, the mood and tone of this are quite different from most of the rest of the pack. It seems that sarcasm and passive-agressiveness are the themes in this episode in Bear Family life. Mother, usually the sage stalwart seems herself worn down by the apathy in the tree house and behaves like a college roommate rather than the matriarch. I suppose with 3 kids and an occasionally oafish husband might put you in a funk, and the lesson is eventually learned, but this felt like how I would handle the situation. I freely admit that my way is not the best way to handle it.
One of the great benefits of these books is that they help parents too. Not in a deep, life-changing way, but certainly in a daily reminder kind of way that parenting is about thoughtful, consistent, and occasionally artful applications of love, structure, and discipline. Maybe the parent take-away is that you can't be Mama Bear all the time. Overall, this particular book just doesn't jive with the rest. It might have to fall behind a dresser or something.
Interestingly, this book almost illustrates the tragedy of the commons, but not quite. That might be a good topic for the next volume.
One of the great benefits of these books is that they help parents too. Not in a deep, life-changing way, but certainly in a daily reminder kind of way that parenting is about thoughtful, consistent, and occasionally artful applications of love, structure, and discipline. Maybe the parent take-away is that you can't be Mama Bear all the time. Overall, this particular book just doesn't jive with the rest. It might have to fall behind a dresser or something.
Interestingly, this book almost illustrates the tragedy of the commons, but not quite. That might be a good topic for the next volume.
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Great books for great price
My daughter couldn't afford to buy my grand kids books and they love reading. I am not able to do a lot of "extra spending" either but want the children to love books like... Read more
Published 4 days ago by Karen
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Important Lessons
It not only shows how being messy effects yourself but also those around you...I like the BB because they always take the scope a little broader than our own lives. My 3. Read more
Published 29 days ago by K. Beck
5.0 out of 5 stars
Helps alot
My brother and I have a hard time wanting to do chores. Even I enjoy just sitting around with a good book often. This book helps me remember the importance of chores. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Shelly Feller
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book
Another great Berenstain Bears book. My granddaughters just love them. This on, in particular, hits home. I think all parents struggle with the 'chore' issue. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Phyllis Purcell
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Berenstain Bears are the best!
I love the lessons these books teach us. They're a little bit too advanced for my grandchildren, but they will grow.
Published 2 months ago by Anne G
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best children's books
My daughter loved these books as a child. She saved them for her daughter. This was an addition to the collection.
Published 2 months ago by Robyn Emery
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun Book
My son likes this book because it's fun, interesting, and funny.
Nice colorful and good quality pages.
Would recommend to a friend.
Nice colorful and good quality pages.
Would recommend to a friend.
Published 3 months ago by Vladimir Yasmenko
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Book
It was in good condiction. I was very pleased with the condiction of the book and my son loved it!
Published 4 months ago by shoppingmom12
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great character building book
The shipping was quick. Excellent customer service. Great product condition. Thank you for a wonderful christmas gift for my friend who is a new school guidance counselor.
Published 5 months ago by Kimberly J Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Story to Teach Responsibility!!!
The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Chores helped to teach my four-year-old about the importance of chores and what it means to have responsibilities. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Miss Howe
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