The Berenstain Bears Books in Order
The Berenstain Bears is a long-running American children's picture book series created by Stan and Jan Berenstain, debuting in 1962 with The Big Honey Hunt, featuring an anthropomorphic grizzly bear family (Papa, Mama, Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear) who learn moral and safety lessons; the franchise has grown to over 400 titles across multiple imprints (Beginner Books, First Time Books, Big Chapter Books, Bright & Early Books, Cub Club) and has sold roughly 260 million copies in 23 languages.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1962 · 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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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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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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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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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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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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1970 · Stan and Jan Berenstain
The Bears' Christmas is a 1970 book by Stan and Jan Berenstain. It is book 7 of the series The Berenstain Bears.
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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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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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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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The Berenstain Bears and the Missing Dinosaur Bone
1980 · Stan and Jan Berenstain
The Berenstain Bears and the Missing Dinosaur Bone is a 1980 book by Stan and Jan Berenstain. It is book 11 of the series The Berenstain Bears.
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The Berenstain Bears' New Baby
1974 · Stan and Jan Berenstain
The Berenstain Bears' New Baby is a 1974 book by Stan and Jan Berenstain. It is book 12 of the series The Berenstain Bears.
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The Berenstain Bears Go to School
1978 · Stan and Jan Berenstain
The Berenstain Bears Go to School is a 1978 book by Stan and Jan Berenstain. It is book 13 of the series The Berenstain Bears.
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The Berenstain Bears and the Sitter
1981 · Stan and Jan Berenstain
The Berenstain Bears and the Sitter is a 1981 book by Stan and Jan Berenstain. It is book 15 of the series The Berenstain Bears.
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The Berenstain Bears' Moving Day
1981 · Stan and Jan Berenstain
The Berenstain Bears' Moving Day is a 1981 book by Stan and Jan Berenstain. It is book 16 of the series The Berenstain Bears.
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Buy on AmazonBerenstain Bears Get in a Fight
Year unknown · 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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The Berenstain Bears Go to Camp
1982 · Stan and Jan Berenstain
The Berenstain Bears Go to Camp is a 1982 book by Stan and Jan Berenstain. It is book 19 of the series The Berenstain Bears.
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The Berenstain Bears in the Dark
1982 · Stan and Jan Berenstain
The Berenstain Bears in the Dark is a 1982 book by Stan and Jan Berenstain. It is book 20 of the series The Berenstain Bears.
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The Berenstain Bears and the Messy Room
1983 · Stan and Jan Berenstain
The Berenstain Bears and the Messy Room is a 1983 book by Stan and Jan Berenstain. It is book 21 of the series The Berenstain Bears.
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The Berenstain Bears and the Truth
1983 · Stan and Jan Berenstain
The Berenstain Bears and the Truth is a 1983 book by Stan and Jan Berenstain. It is book 22 of the series The Berenstain Bears.
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The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Money
1983 · Stan and Jan Berenstain
The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Money is a 1983 book by Stan and Jan Berenstain. It is book 23 of the series The Berenstain Bears.
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The Berenstain Bears and Mama's New Job
1984 · Stan and Jan Berenstain
The Berenstain Bears and Mama's New Job is a 1984 book by Stan and Jan Berenstain. It is book 24 of the series The Berenstain Bears.
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Buy on AmazonBerenstain Bears & Too Much TV
Year unknown · Stan Berenstain
Concerned that the family is spending too much time in front of the television and neglecting other activities, Mama Bear decides that there will be…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Berenstain Bears books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Big Honey Hunt”. Start with “The Big Honey Hunt.”
How many books are in the The Berenstain Bears series?
We list 25 books by Stan and Jan Berenstain , published between 1962–1984.
Where can I buy the The Berenstain Bears books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.