Stan Berenstain

2 series 96 books in order 24 standalone books

Stan Berenstain (1923-2005) was an American writer and illustrator who, together with Jan Berenstain, was best known for creating the children's book series The Berenstain Bears. Our catalog credits him with numerous Berenstain Bears titles, including Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor and Berenstain Bears Get in a Fight.

Born
1923
Known for
First time books, The Berenstain Bears

Series by Stan Berenstain

First time books

90 books in order · 1978–2013

  1. Cover of The Berenstain Bears (Prebound) Go to School                             Berenstain Bears Prebound
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  2. Cover of The Berenstain bears and the sitter

    The Berenstain bears and the sitter

    1981 · Stan Berenstain

    Brother and Sister Bear are not happy with the idea of Mrs. Grizzle as a babysitter, but they find her drawstring bag very intriguing.

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  3. The Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor

    1981

    This classic Berenstain Bears story is the perfect way to introduce children to what happens when they go to the doctor! Come for a visit in Bear…

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  4. Cover of The Berenstain Bears' moving day
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  5. Cover of The Berenstain bears visit the dentist
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    Berenstain Bears Get in a Fight

    1982 · Stan Berenstain

    After causing a family commotion when they fight with each other, the Berenstain cubs learn that sometimes even the best of friends don't get along.

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  7. Cover of The Berenstain Bears and the messy room
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  8. Cover of The Berenstain bears' trouble with money
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  9. Cover of The Berenstain bears and mama's new job

    The Berenstain bears and mama's new job

    1984 · Stan Berenstain

    When Mama Bear decides to turn her hobby into a business, each member of the Bear family tries to help a little more around the house.

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  10. Cover of The Berenstain bears and too much junk food
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The Berenstain Bears

25 books in order · 1962–1984

  1. Cover of The Big Honey Hunt

    The Big Honey Hunt

    1962 · Stan and Jan Berenstain

    Papa Bear tries to teach Small Bear how to find honey in a honey tree. This classic Beginner Book, written by Stan and Jan Berenstain and edited by…

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  2. The Bike Lesson

    1964 · Stan and Jan Berenstain

    The Bike Lesson is a 1964 book by Stan and Jan Berenstain. It is book 2 of the series The Berenstain Bears.

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  3. Inside Outside Upside Down

    1968 · Stan and Jan Berenstain

    Inside Outside Upside Down is a 1968 book by Stan and Jan Berenstain. It is book 3 of the series The Berenstain Bears.

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  4. The Bears' Picnic

    1966 · Stan and Jan Berenstain

    The Bears' Picnic is a 1966 book by Stan and Jan Berenstain. It is book 4 of the series The Berenstain Bears.

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  5. The Bear Scouts

    1967 · Stan and Jan Berenstain

    The Bear Scouts is a 1967 book by Stan and Jan Berenstain. It is book 5 of the series The Berenstain Bears.

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  6. The Bears' Vacation

    1968 · Stan and Jan Berenstain

    The Bears' Vacation is a 1968 book by Stan and Jan Berenstain. It is book 6 of the series The Berenstain Bears.

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  7. The Bears' Christmas

    1970 · Stan and Jan Berenstain

    The Bears' Christmas is a Christmas-themed animated television special based on the Berenstain Bears children's book series by Stan and Jan…

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  8. Bears in the Night

    1971 · Stan and Jan Berenstain

    Bears in the Night is a 1971 book by Stan and Jan Berenstain. It is book 8 of the series The Berenstain Bears.

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  9. The Bear Detectives

    1975 · Stan and Jan Berenstain

    The Bear Detectives is a 1975 book by Stan and Jan Berenstain. It is book 9 of the series The Berenstain Bears.

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  10. The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree

    1978 · Stan and Jan Berenstain

    The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree is a 1978 book by Stan and Jan Berenstain. It is book 10 of the series The Berenstain Bears.

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Standalone books

  1. Cover of The Berenstain Bears lost in cyberspace
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  2. Cover of The Berenstain Bears go Hollywood
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  3. Cover of The Berenstain Bears and the G-Rex bones
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  4. Cover of The Berenstain Bears and the perfect crime (almost)
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  5. Cover of The Berenstain Bears and the big date
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  6. Cover of The Berenstain Bears and the love match
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  7. Cover of The Berenstain Bears go platinum
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  8. Cover of The Berenstain Bears and Queenie's crazy crush
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  9. Cover of The Berenstain Bears and the haunted hayride
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  10. Cover of The Berenstain Bears at the Teen Rock Cafe
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  11. Cover of Berenstain Bears in the Freaky Funhouse
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  12. Cover of The Berenstain Bears and the showdown at Chainsaw Gap
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  13. Cover of The Berenstain Bears' media madness
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  14. Cover of The Berenstain Bears and the school scandal sheet
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  15. Cover of The Berenstain Bears and the dress code
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  16. Cover of The Berenstain Bears and the giddy grandma
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  17. Cover of The Berenstain Bears at Camp Crush
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  18. Cover of The Berenstain Bears and the nerdy nephew
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  19. Cover of The Berenstain Bears and the red-handed thief
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  20. Cover of The Berenstain Bears and the female fullback
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  21. Cover of The Berenstain Bears accept no substitutes
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  22. Cover of The Berenstain Bears and the new girl in town
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  23. Cover of The Berenstain Bears and the wheelchair commando
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  24. Cover of The Berenstain Bears gotta dance!
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Stan Berenstain written?

We list 96 books by Stan Berenstain across 2 series, published between 1962–2013 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Stan Berenstain's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Berenstain Bears (Prebound) Go to School Berenstain Bears Prebound.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy Stan Berenstain's books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.

Some summaries adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.