Illus. in full color. Three terrified little bears explore the inside of a mysterious old tree and go into, up, through, over, down, and ...
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Nov 17, 2008
Sandi
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I must have read "The Spooky Old Tree" to my kids a million times. My daughter and son are 12 years apart in age and I still remembered at least half the words to this book when my son was a toddler. I think I have it completely memorized. It's short enough to read out loud without losing your voice and it's fun to do it in a creepy, scary voice. This was my all-time favorite bedtime book.
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Jun 29, 2011
CB
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More often than not, children's books present topics which are relatively gentle. Stan and Jan Berenstain, however, have never shied away from presenting problems in a way that the youngest readers can understand. While most of their books revolve around things like new babies and messy rooms, this husband and wife team also show kids the fun and danger of adventure. In this book, the three bear siblings set off to explore a spooky old tree armed with a stick, a light, and a rope. Inside, th
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Jun 11, 2008
Suzanne
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One of my children's favorites this book is boxed away for their children someday. How many of us as children looked at an old tree in the dark shadows and imagined it was full of scary things. The Bernsteins address being scared of things we don't need to be scared of. Great story.
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Dec 17, 2009
Kim
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I always picked this book for my mom to read to me when I was 3 years old. I knew it so well that I would say the whole thing for her instead:o) I still enjoy reading it to my nieces and love the Berenstain Bears.
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Apr 13, 2010
Connie
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This is one of the earlier Berenstain Bear books, and it shows. The bears are less stylized and cutesy than the bears in the newer books, and the story is halfway between an early reader and the newer, longer read-alouds they do now.
It's a cute little story about three cubs going out with a light, a stick, and a rope to explore. Of course, they lose all three items and run screaming home to mom - and with good reason, that spooky old tree is *really* spooky.
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It's a cute little story about three cubs going out with a light, a stick, and a rope to explore. Of course, they lose all three items and run screaming home to mom - and with good reason, that spooky old tree is *really* spooky.
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Sep 12, 2011
Laura
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I remember this book from so long ago when I was little. This used to be one of my favorite books, as was any with these fun little bears. I think this spooked me a little, but it was a while ago so I may be mistaken. I was only like two when I was read this the first time and I would beg my mom to read it to me more until I could read it myself.
Nov 01, 2010
Susan
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When my cousin Miranda was about 2 or 3, she memorized this book. "Do they dare go up that creepy old stair? Yes, they dare!"
I'm not sure if it's just my memory of Miranda reciting this book or the book itself, but it's good for a delightful shiver for the younger set. For, of course, everything turns out all right in the end.
I'm not sure if it's just my memory of Miranda reciting this book or the book itself, but it's good for a delightful shiver for the younger set. For, of course, everything turns out all right in the end.
Jan 19, 2012
Rachel
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Probably my favorite Berenstain Bears book. No nitwit father figure here, no awkwardly contrived "lesson"--just the kids and their childlike quest for fear and adventure and the comforting themes of home. A staple at our house since my adult children were toddlers.
Sep 12, 2010
Nikki
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I remember reading this and listening to the accompanying cassette tape when I was a kid. The audio version was so cool!! I wish u could find it now. The book is in sale again (for Halloween I think) and I snagged that while I could. Alex loves reading it.
Jun 08, 2010
Kimberly
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In this book you follow the bears as they leave home and go on an adventure to the spooky old tree, then return home properly frightened. The sentences are simple but have nice repetion. This illustrations contain good depictions of the prepositions used.
Mar 28, 2011
Danny
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This one came into heavy rotation over Halloween and has remained a pretty consistent choice for bedtime. The boys especially enjoy the part where the bears get the shivers. Much less irritating to the parents than most of the longer stories.
Mar 28, 2011
Tommy
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This one came into heay rotation over Halloween and has remained a pretty consistent choice for bedtime. The boys especially enjoy the part where the bears get the shivers. Much less irritating to the parents than most of the longer stories.
Sep 27, 2010
Sarah
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In trying to remember all the books I've ever read, I can't believe I forgot to include the first book I could read by myself. This was my favorite when I was a little girl, and probably has something to do with how much I like scary stories.
Jul 13, 2011
Traci
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Why 5 stars? Because this is the book my family read to me to teach me to read. My mom and my aunt can still recite from it. I must have had it memorized more than anything but it was the first book I read. Very special to me.
Nov 14, 2009
Kate
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My favorite Berenstain Bears book.
Who the hell is that third bear? Why is there such an elaborately built spooky tree so close to their house? Why is the giant bear monstrous? Really shoddy storytelling, Stan & Jan.
Who the hell is that third bear? Why is there such an elaborately built spooky tree so close to their house? Why is the giant bear monstrous? Really shoddy storytelling, Stan & Jan.
Oct 08, 2011
Jennifer
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This is probobly the best Berenstain book out there! My kids loved this book. It has been to the "book doctor" so many times that is barely recognizable. It is on my list for my granddaughter, now.
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Mar 24, 2011
chucklesthescot
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This book is very much in the tradition of Bears in the Night, aimed at the very youngest readers. Three adventurous bears decide to go inside the spooky old tree to have a very scary adventure.
Oct 26, 2009
Alisha
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Wallace asks for it by name. It was one of my favorites when I was a child. I'm so glad to share it with him. Last time we read it he said all the "shivers" parts and giggled uncontrollably.
Aug 26, 2009
Amber
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It is a wonderful book for a read aloud! You can change your voice to be spooky, and really get into character. This is one of my favorites from early childhood, and I still love it.
Jul 26, 2011
Kurt
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This may be my favorite book ever. I still make oblique references to it in everyday conversation, at least 26 years after my mom read it to me for the first time.
Jul 08, 2010
Jen
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My 4 year old is seriously infatuated with this book and knows it word for word. Like most BB books, it's adorable and a fun read!
Oct 21, 2010
Carol
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I have read this book countless times over the years to the delight of so many children! It is a wonderful, engaging story.
Sep 03, 2011
Kristin
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I read all the books, and then realized there was a t.v. show of it. Then forgot about the books... when i was 7..
Jul 23, 2011
Megan
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This book is about three bears and the three bears are going on a quest. they going to the spooky old tree.
Aug 31, 2010
Brenda
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My son's all time favorite Halloween book! He read this one over and over and has it memorized by now.
Feb 27, 2010
Kristie
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Not only was this one of my favorites as a kid but it was now it is one of my kids favorites.
Feb 17, 2010
Alisa
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My favorite book of these because of the pages where it shows how they get out of the spooky tree.
Nov 06, 2009
Jeffrey
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Good entertaining book for early readers. Uses repetition of words and cute spooky story.
Jan 16, 2009
This was the first book I ever read aloud to my mother, and it will always be a favorite!
Jan 03, 2009
Cassie
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One of my absolute favorites from childhood and now one of my little boy's favorites.
