[5] (The Berenstains did not consider the similarity to their last name in making the choice)[5][10] In their 2002 memoir, they said that they knew from the start that their book would "have three characters: a bluff, overenthusiastic Papa Bear who wore bib overalls and a plaid shirt anda wise Mama Bear who wore a blue dress with white polka dots and a bright, lively little cub. The statistics of their success complement the storythirty-fivebooks in the series have made the Publishers Weekly list of the top 250 childrens book titles of all time, with fifteen books placing among the top 100 best-selling childrens paperbacks. There are problems, but they're the kind of typical family problems everyone goes through. "[80], In the 1980s, the prominent vaccine manufacturer Lederle Laboratories licensed the Berenstain Bears for a promotional campaign encouraging children to get vaccinated. For information on purchasing books by these and other authors, click here. Jan Berenstain, 1923 - Jan Berenstain was born in 1923 in Philadelphia, the same year and place as her future husband Stan. Author: Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain. [5][10], The Berenstain Bears series had sold over 240 million copies by 2003. Since 1962, Stan and Jan Berenstain have written over 250 Berenstain Bear books. The first story starring the bear family, The Big Honey Hunt, appeared in 1962. All in the Family; The Big Honey Hunt; Drexel Citation; First Time Books; Philadelphia College of Art and Design; Step Into Reading Series. Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book from Stan and Jan Berenstain. They turn to Papa, who offers a "solution" that only makes the problemor the kids' fears about iteven worse. It was a really good book. Since then, more than 370 Berenstain Bears books have been published, and more than 300 million copies have been sold. This is a really cute and popular children's book. [1][2] They were married for 59 years until Stan's death in 2005. It's a wonderful place. Cropped to 4x3. Said PCA America President and CEO Jim Hmurovich: "This is a great example of a socially conscious and child-focused business taking a stand on an issue that has great consequences for all of us. First of all, I loved The Berenstain Bears when I was little so I loved reading their books again. Stanley (Stan) Berenstain was born on September 29, 1923, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is about the Bear family moving from the mountains to the valley and Brother Bear is worried at first because the cave is all he has ever known. The Big Chapter and Bear Scout books have few illustrations and average over one hundred pages long. The book described the family moving, and how sad brother bear was. This led to over 30 years of the Berenstain Bears.Connection to Bucks CountyThe Berenstains moved to Bucks County in 1976 from Elkins Park. Details I really enjoyed reading Berenstain Bears books. "[6], The Berenstains' first bear story, titled Freddy Bear's Spanking, arrived on the desk of Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, who had found phenomenal success in 1957 with The Cat in the Hat and was now editor of a Random House series called "Beginner Books". Over the years, Jan and Stan Berenstain received many awards for their outstanding work in the area of children's literature. They liked each other right away, and found out that the both enjoyed the same kinds of books, plays, music and art. It was first published in 1962, by Beginner Books, an imprint of Random House co-founded and managed by Dr. Seuss.The book introduces a family of anthropomorphic bears: Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Small Bear (later known in the series as Brother Bear). We travel extensively. During WWII, Stan served in the Army as a medical illustrator while Jan was a draft artist for the Army Corps of Engineers in addition to working in an aircraft factory. Written by Tim Godfrey, Fall 2001; revised 2005; updated 2015, Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Statement, About the Literary and Cultural Heritage Maps of Pennsylvania, http://teacher.scholastic.com/authorsandbooks/authors/beren/bio.htm, Penn State Stan Berenstain died of cancer on November 26, 2005, in a Doylestown hospital. They met on their first day of art school at the Philadelphia Museum School of Industrial Art in 1941. There's Yogi Bear, the Three Bears, Smokey Bear, the Chicago Bears for your next book you should do something as different from bears as possible. They live outside of Philadelphia in the country. She did not forsake the Berenstain's younger readers thoughshe targeted younger readers with the Step into Reading series and the Baby Bear series. The Berenstain Bears (1985) Shared with: Rowby Goren (teleplay by) Jan Berenstain (story by) For episode "The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners". Copyright @2021 The Pennsylvania State University. The End. Her passion for family values has created a reading sensation that has produced more than 300 titles with about 260 million copies sold and read by multiple generations. Berenstain, Stan and Jan Berenstain. reserved. [70][71], The off-Broadway musical The Berenstain Bears LIVE! They live outside of Philadelphia in the country. Adapted from the 2003 book The Berenstain Bears Save Christmas, the album teamed the Berenstains with the father-son composing team of Elliot Lawrence and Jamie Broza, the former of whom composed music for the holiday television specials and original television series. "Father of Berenstain Bears dies - Stanley Berenstain rivaled Dr. Seuss for children's affections. A complete list of all Stan Berenstain; Jan Berenstain's books & series in order (422 books) (14 series). Read them slightly out of order too, as well as being a huge fan of the TV series, so the books pre-move and pre-Sister Bear were always a bit strange. All rights Loved it! Eventually, their cartoons were appearing in major publications like Colliers. :). "[19], The litany of issues confronted by the Berenstain Bears over their fifty years of publication includes bullying, messiness, poor sportsmanship, visiting the dentist, online safety, and childhood obesity, among countless others. The Berenstain Bears website. 2000. The Berenstains continued to publish their children's books, including chapter books they co-produce with sons Michael, an illustrator, and Leo, a writer. They have received The School Bell Awards from the National Education Association, The Best Book Award from the American Institute of Graphic Arts, and The University of Chicago Best Book Award, among many other awards that are too numerous to count. Both born in 1923 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Stanley Melvin Berenstain (1923-2005) and Janice Marian Grant (1923-2012) grew up in families struggling through the Great Depression. Of their books, 35 are in the Publishers Weekly top 250 titles of all time, and 15 are in the top 100 children's paperbacks. 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. It's called Bear Country. "[33], Since the Berenstain Bears' creation, the characters have been widely licensed for a broad array of products. The most popular Berenstain Bear book is The Berenstain Bears' New Baby. We thrive on what we do. At any rate, cannot highly enough recommend this series to any of yall with young children. Literary legends Stan and Jan Berenstain take readers for a ride in this classic Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss. . and exceptions. World War II delayed their career plans: Stan joined the army as a medical assistant while Jan supported the war effort by working in an airplane factory. [3][10][19][34], Many people incorrectly remember the name of the series as the "Berenstein Bears". In 1973, the Berenstains began writing and illustrating First Time Books (also published by Random House), a series of stories designed to help children learn to read. The Berenstains were also honored for their work in children's literature when they received the Ludington Award in 1989. Several of their books have been made into animated film features and released on home video. The franchise exploded in size in the 1980s, when King Features began aggressively promoting the Bears to marketers amidst a surge in popularity following a series of animated television specials. Mama takes her with her to Dr. Grizzly, who explains that she (the doctor) will be there to help when the baby comes down the birth canal.". Stan and Jan Berenstain were both born in 1923 in Philadelphia. They met in 1941 while attending the Philadelphia Museum School of Industrial Arts and married five years later. Details Rent and save from the world's largest eBookstore. [2][10][23][24], In a 1989 editorial titled "Drown the Berenstain Bears", The Washington Post columnist Charles Krauthammer lamented the popularity of the books, writing that "it is not just the smugness and complacency of the stories that is so irritating", but the bears themselves, particularly "the post-feminist Papa Bear, the Alan Alda of grizzlies, a wimp so passive and fumbling he makes Dagwood Bumstead look like Batman". They met in 1941 while attending the Philadelphia Museum School of Industrial Arts and married five years later. Where the heck did that bird come from that Mama bear brought to the new house? Through the Berenstain Bears series, which debuted with the bookThe Big Honey Huntin 1962, Stan and Jan Berenstain championed their belief in the importance of family to readers all over the world. [6], Their sons Leo and Mike also entered the family business. If you need assistance, please contact us. [14][15] Mike Berenstain continues to write and illustrate new books in the series. She metStan Berenstain on the first day of classes. However, in the end moving was the better option and it ended up being okay. I used this book to talk about why I was leaving first grade to go to second grade. They currently lived in Solebury Township, where most of the Berenstain Bears series were written. During World War II, Stan was a medical assistant in the Army, and Jan worked in an airplane factory. was released by Good Mood Records in 2006. "Stan and Jan Berenstain." They declined, but the idea did lead to a 1988 book about peer pressure, The Berenstain Bears and the Double Dare. Geisel's advice launched them on a life-career writing and illustrating the very successful Berenstain Bears books. He described Mama Bear as "the final flowering of the grade-school prissy, the one with perfect posture and impeccable handwriting and now you have to visit her every night. Awards 12th Drexel Citation for Outstanding Work in Children's Literature, 1982 Ambassadors of Bucks County Award, 1983 They didn't know each other as children, but met later at school, at the Philadelphia College of Art. Stanley Melvin Berenstain (September 29, 1923 November 26, 2005) and Janice Marian Berenstain (ne Grant; July 26, 1923 February 24, 2012) were American writers and illustrators best known for creating the children's book series The Berenstain Bears. A planned Berenstain Bears feature film adaptation was announced in 2009 by Walden Media and director Shawn Levy, whose company 21 Laps would produce the film. I'd recommend this book to Berenstain Bears fans. Would he find new friends? Stan Berenstain. The Berenstain Bears Celebrate: The Art of Stan and Jan Berenstain, Michener Art Museum, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, 2002 Major Collections Manuscript Collection, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York . Each year, new Berenstain Bear books are released, and the Berenstains continue to break new ground. I really like these stories from when Brother Bear was just Small Bear (was his name change confusing to him?) He edited several books in the Berenstain Bears series and created a lasting franchise including many more books, television series, toys, and stage productions. [6] Mike Berenstain is a writer/illustrator who has been a published author since 1976. They married in 1946 and together began drawing cartoons for the McCall's/Good Housekeeping It's All in the Family series. The kids wrote about a time when they had to move away. The Berenstain Bears series has been awarded the Ludington Award from the Educational Paperback Association for their contribution to children's literature, the Drexel Citation from Drexel University, several Philadelphia Literary Children's Roundtable Honors, and many other state reading association awards. The titles are part of a series called Living Lights and are published by the Christian company Zondervan and HarperCollins. It was also show them that change is sometimes better. This is the story of the Bear family's move to their now-famous tree house in Bear Country. This book about a family of bears, written for Dr. Seuss's Beginner Books series, was so popular that Dr. Seuss himself, Theodore Geisel, encouraged them to write more stories. Their autobiographical adventures are recounted in "Down a Sunny Dirt Road." Since their first Berenstain Bear book, "The Big Honey Hunt," more than . Stan Berenstain died on November 26, 2005, at Doylestown Hospital. Since the 1962 debut of the first Berenstain Bears book, The Big Honey Hunt, the series has grown to over 400 titles, which have sold approximately 260 million copies in 23 languages. University Park, PA 16802-1812 the The Berenstain Bears New Kitten I Can Read Level is universally compatible later than any devices to read. The books feature a family of anthropomorphic grizzly bears who generally learn a moral or safety-related lesson in the course of each story. There have been television shows based on the Berenstain Bears books, as well as CD-ROMs and videos. [10] In the 1990s, the men worked on the Berenstain Bears "Big Chapter Book" series (published under the names Stan and Jan Berenstain). a Creative [11][12] However, the series are considered separate adaptations and were never aired together. [12], In 2011, 20 episodes of the Nelvana series were dubbed in the Native American Lakota language and began airing on public television in North and South Dakota under the title Mat Waila Thiwhe ("The Compassionate Bear Family"). Berenstain, Stan and Jan Berenstain. The quest for picnic perfection will delight readers in this classic Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss. Comparing it to the film Elf, Levy said he thought the Berenstain Bears film would be "witty but never sarcastic". 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