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The Berenstain Bears' New Baby (The Berenstain Bears)
Illus. in full color. "This brightly illustrated story tells of a youngster's happy acceptance of a new addition to the family and how Mama and Papa Bear assist him with the adjustment."--Booklist....more
Paperback, 32 pages
Published
September 12th 1974
by Random House Books for Young Readers
(first published September 1st 1974)
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The Berenstain Bears’ New Baby tells how Small Bear got a new, larger bed–-very useful, since Sister Bear was soon to be born, and could use his old bed.
This is a standard kind of children’s book–-what happens when a child gains a younger sibling? I like this one a bit better than Thumper’s Little Sisters , which I reviewed earlier.
The story begins with Small Bear waking up and finding he is too big for his bed, so he and Papa Bear go out to make him a new bed, and Mama Bear pats her belly and s...more
This is a standard kind of children’s book–-what happens when a child gains a younger sibling? I like this one a bit better than Thumper’s Little Sisters , which I reviewed earlier.
The story begins with Small Bear waking up and finding he is too big for his bed, so he and Papa Bear go out to make him a new bed, and Mama Bear pats her belly and s...more
The Berenstain Bears series is one of the biggest children series' in this world today. I personally have read probably 200 different stories all on the Berenstain Bears. This isn't even a series anymore, it's past that stage. This particular short story welcomes the birth of a new baby bear into the family. With this new addition comes things that need to be adjusted accordingly. Mama and Papa Berenstain know that it's going to be hard to adjust to having a newborn baby around the house (mainly...more
This is one of my favorite Berenstain Bears book because it holds a powerful message that is very helpful especially for children who are going to be the older brother or sister for the first time. This tells the story of when the bear family welcomed its newest member: sister bear and it tells of how the members of the family especially brother bear change their lives and get accustomed to having a new member in the family.
LE: After the story you can have a discussion with the class about if an...more
LE: After the story you can have a discussion with the class about if an...more
While I grew up reading the Berenstain Bears books, I still don't find them to be great children's literature.
There are some good uses for these books (social growth among children,) I feel like they are just too drawn out for the younger ones. They are fun reads but lack substance.
In addition, I understand that many of the books have turned into shows (series on PBS), which makes the books less desirable to me.
Perhaps, I am judgmental because I took a children's literature class that turned...more
There are some good uses for these books (social growth among children,) I feel like they are just too drawn out for the younger ones. They are fun reads but lack substance.
In addition, I understand that many of the books have turned into shows (series on PBS), which makes the books less desirable to me.
Perhaps, I am judgmental because I took a children's literature class that turned...more
This is the 13th Berenstain Bears book that I have read. This book is very weird. The father missed the birth of his daughter because he was out chopping wood with his son. The mother gave birth to a baby and it didn't even seem to affect her at all. The baby is big enough to sleep in a regular bed just hours after it is born. Weird. I mean, I know they're bears and not humans, but still. Also, brother bear is supposed to be 2 years older than sister bear so since she is born in this story that...more
This book introduces Sister Bear and “Small Bear” now takes on the role of Brother Bear. This is a story about how families change and grow and even if it is new and scary at first, it is also a very exciting time. I would use this book as an example to children whose parents are extending their families and the children may be a little hesitant about it. In the classroom there will be students who have brothers and sisters new to the family so this could be a good book to guide them to and let...more
This book is apart of a series about a family of bears and their daily life. This book is great for developing readers because the skill level is a little higher but it is still at a good reading level. This book is baout how the bear family is welcoming a new baby sister! This book as well as the other books in this sereis is great for children because they talk about real life events and how to deal with them. The book is full of good lessons that are relatable. I also really like the illustra...more
So my son has been on a BB kick. This is the latest he has brought home from the school library. While I enjoyed them as a child, I'm not so sure that I'm still a fan. For instance, in this one Small Bear (soon to be Brother Bear) learns that he has to give up his old bed because Mama Bear is about to have a new cub. Papa and Brother go off into the forest to fell a tree and make a big boy bed. When they come back -Surprise- Mama Bear has already delivered the cub who is sleeping peacefully in t...more
For those of you adding a second child, this book is a really good book to help child one grasp the concept. We read this book every few days once we were 9 months along with our second, and our 2 year old made a lot of connections from the book when her sister was born. Wish they would have handled the actual birth somehow as Mama is back in the same outfit and assuming she carried Brother's bed into the nursery while Papa was absent during the birthing process. Oh well. Still a good read for t...more
Small Bear (soon to be renamed as Brother Bear) wakes up one day and finds out his bed is too small for him!
So he and his dad go out to make a new bed. And when he gets home, his old bed is given to his new baby sister.
There was no discussion with Small Bear beforehand that he was going to have a new baby sister. There's no discussion in the book about how a baby might affect your life, either for good or bad.
This is not how most people raise children today, I think, nor is it the best way to r...more
So he and his dad go out to make a new bed. And when he gets home, his old bed is given to his new baby sister.
There was no discussion with Small Bear beforehand that he was going to have a new baby sister. There's no discussion in the book about how a baby might affect your life, either for good or bad.
This is not how most people raise children today, I think, nor is it the best way to r...more
I'm not too big on picture books but this one was okay. The book teaches a lesson using the little bear cubs and the parent bears. The cubs do as they please and then Papa and Mama Bear teach them a lesson. The lesson they learn is something kids should read so that they'll learn also and understand if they ever come to being taught a lesson. I would recommend this to a first grader or someone who is near that age group because the book was written for kids learning to read.
I think the book is good for children. I think adults could read the book and then have the children read the book to the adults. I think children would like the book. The book does tell where babies come from so parents should look at the book first. I think if a parent is having a second child this could be a good book to read with the first child depending on the first child's age and how the parents feel about the situation.
New Baby is a book about the arrival of sister bear into the Berenstain family. This book gives an example of how you can get siblings involved in the arrival of a new brother or sister to alleviate some of the jealousy amongst older siblings and to make them feel apart of the process in welcoming the new baby. In this book brother bear gets involved by helping build a new bed for himself and giving his bed to the new baby.
Apr 28, 2011
Adam Utehs
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This book was about little bear becoming a big brother to his new baby sister that he was surprised with. This book teaches young kids that are only children that these kind of things happen. This prepares them so they can make the transition a little smoother. I would recommend this book to parents that are planning on bring in a new baby into a family that has one child just to try and help with the jealousy issue.
I rate this book a 3. This is a very good family book. It deals with new siblings coming into the family and would be great to read to any child who might be struggling with the thought of a new brother or sister. I only give it a 3 because it was one f their first books and the illustrations are just very basic. I would reccommend this book to children in 1st-3rd grade.
I loved the Berenstain Bear Books as a little girl. So when baby number 2 was able to arrive we bought New Baby for my son. We read it every night and when baby number 3 was about to arrive we read the same book to my daughter. We love all the berenstain's because when it gets hard to talk to your kids about certain things in life. These book help make it easy.
★★★★The Berenstain Bears' New Baby by Stan and Jan Berenstain
This is a story about Mama, Papa, and Small Bear. Since Small Bear will be Brother Bear soon, he's going to need a new bed. Him and Papa Bear go off to build the new bed, and Mama has Sister Bear. Brother Bear comes back to have a new bed and a new baby sister.
This is a story about Mama, Papa, and Small Bear. Since Small Bear will be Brother Bear soon, he's going to need a new bed. Him and Papa Bear go off to build the new bed, and Mama has Sister Bear. Brother Bear comes back to have a new bed and a new baby sister.
I've always loved the Berenstain Bears books. The characters are so endearing, and there is always a lesson to learn for the children reading them. This story is great for children who have a new member of the family. The way the parents respond to the older child shows excellent character traits.
A favorite book from childhood. Not sure if we received it before or just after my youngest brother was born--I was 5 y/o going on 6--but I know I read this book dozens if not a hundred times. I loved the cutaway illustration of the Berenstain Bears' home inside their tree, and mama bear's growing belly.
I honestly didn't suspect this book to be as funny as it was. I loved the little drawings of how Brother Bear (called Small Bear at this point) couldn't fit on Mama Bear's lap any more. Also I loved how he went with Papa Bear to make a bed and a baby magically appeared when he got back. xD
I read a lot of Berenstain Bears books as a child, this one was one of my favorite's. Probably because around the time when my mother got me this book she was pregnant with my younger brother, so I could relate to the young cub's excitement and apprehension about the new coming baby.
My son continues to want to read this book. We have my beloved childhood copy. At first I was concerned that he would want another sibling (not happening), but he, like myself as a child, adores the part where Papa Bear builds a new bed for Brother Bear.
Brother Bear was Outgrown from a bed, Pa Pa bear made a new one.
mama said that brother bears little bed is going to stay with them, mama bear was having a baby, no wonder brother was hard to sit in mama's lap, mama was growing fat
mama said that brother bears little bed is going to stay with them, mama bear was having a baby, no wonder brother was hard to sit in mama's lap, mama was growing fat
If you are trying to find a book to help with the addition of a new baby in your home, this isn't one I would suggest. But it is a fun story to read otherwise (as long as you don't over analyze it) and my son really enjoys it.
This is a good book to have one a little one the classroom has a new baby sibling. It is a great tool to talk what happen while the child is grown up and how wonderful it will be to be the big sister or big brother.
Not my favorite berenstain bears book. Does not give kids a very realistic view of life with a new baby. Not too mention the parents never discuss the changes and adjustment of life with a new baby to Small Bear.
Sep 07, 2007
Crystal
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
kids and kids at heart, plus their parents
Shelves:
juvenille-fiction
"This way to Bear Country, You'll know when you're there;
As soon as you enter, you'll feel like a bear."
I love the Berenstain Bears' series. This is one of the earlier ones, about the birth of Sister Bear. You can tell it's earlier, because the artwork is pointier, less smooth and rounded, like the art in the later books. But the story is timeless--eldest child deals with the arrival of a new sibling--and the way of life depicted in the book is charming and old-fashioned, with funny little Bear...more
As soon as you enter, you'll feel like a bear."
I love the Berenstain Bears' series. This is one of the earlier ones, about the birth of Sister Bear. You can tell it's earlier, because the artwork is pointier, less smooth and rounded, like the art in the later books. But the story is timeless--eldest child deals with the arrival of a new sibling--and the way of life depicted in the book is charming and old-fashioned, with funny little Bear...more
Of all the things I've said or done to get my 3 year old ready for a baby brother, this book has done the most to help him understand things. I love when books do more than just tell a story.
Another good one from the library. Trying to get Alex ready for the idea of being a big brother. He really enjoyed this one, as he moved to his big boy bed and big boy room almost two months ago.
Mama bear doesn't have too much trouble giving birth to Sister while Papa and Brother are making a new bed. I guess that's nature, right? The tree house does seem a bit unnatural, though.
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Stan and Jan Berenstain (often called The Berenstains) were American writers and illustrators best known for creating the children's book series the Berenstain Bears. Their son Mike joined them as a creative team in the late 1980s.
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