In the end of the book it is realized that everything works out and the family is quite comfortable in their new treehouse. I'm not putting stars on these partly b/c I feel I'd need to look at them again to see what I'd rate them now, and I don't have them available (which in itself tells you they aren't big favorites I guess). [78], Beginning in 2008, a number of Berenstain Bears titles of a specifically religious nature have been released by Mike Berenstain. [citation needed] Over 300 books were published in 23 languages.[5]. I read this book in a long time. We actually read this on the night we moved in to our house. Their son Mike Berenstain joined them as a creative team in the late 1980s. New York: Random House, 1983. They met as students at the Philadelphia College of Art. I used this book to talk about why I was leaving first grade to go to second grade. It's horrible. Originally scheduled to run from June to September 4, the show was extended through October and subsequently moved to the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theatre for an open-ended run. The Big Honey Hunt is a children's book by Stan and Jan Berenstain, the first in the long-running Berenstain Bears series. [47][48], A second TV series, also called The Berenstain Bears, debuted on PBS in 2003. Even though the 2003 series is not a remake but a continuation of the episodes, some characters' personalities changed while other characters no longer appeared. Commons Attribution 4.0 license. Major Group ExhibitionsBucks County Illustrators Exhibition, 1981The Berenstain Bears Celebrate: The Art of Stan and Jan Berenstain, Michener Art Museum, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, 2002Major CollectionsManuscript Collection, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New YorkNovels and Short StoriesMarital Blitz, 1954It's All in the Family, 1958The Facts of Life for Grown-Ups, 1963Never Trust Anyone Over 13, 1970Are Parents for Real?, 1972What Your Parents Never Told You About Being a Mom or Dad, 1995ScreenplaysThe Berenstain Bears' Christmas Tree, NBC, 1979The Bears' Nature Guide, 1976The Berenstain Bears' Science Fair, 1978The Bear Detectives, 1986The Bears' Almanac, 1986The Bears' Vacation, 1986Bears in the Night, 1986The Bear Scouts, 1986The Bike Lesson, 1986The Bears' Picnic, 1986Inside, Outside, Upside Down, 1986Old Hat, New Hat, 1986The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree, 1986Children's LiteratureOver one hundred Berenstain Bears books written and illustrated, beginning in 1962 Creators of coloring books published by Random House, 1987-1989Collaborators on several Berenstain Bears Big Chapter Books, written by son Leo and illustrated by son Michael, 1994-presentPublicationsCartoons for the following publications:Collier's, Saturday Evening Post, Philadelphia Inquirer, McCall's, and Good Housekeeping, as well as Dell Paperback Books and Hallmark Cards, Teaching and Professional AppointmentsJan: Instructor, Drawing and Painting, Philadelphia Museum School College of Art, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1944-1948Stan and Jan Instructors, Children's Art Classes, Saturday Programs, Philadelphia Settlement School of Music and Art, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1948Awards12th Drexel Citation for Outstanding Work in Children's Literature, 1982Ambassadors of Bucks County Award, 1983Commissioners Distinguished Service Award, presented by Mark Schweiker, 1991. "[3][5] Stan also observed that female bears are "terrifyingly good mothers" while the males are "lousy fathers". Although Canadian laws required Nelvana to employ only Canadian writers and artists, the Berenstains provided detailed reviews of each script. 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. The translated series was a collaboration of the Standing Rock Indian Reservation and the nonprofit Lakota Language Consortium, with Mike Berenstain and Nelvana waiving all licensing fees for the venture. in Family Matters, the Musical debuted in June 2011 at MMAC (Manhattan Movie and Arts Center) in New York City, after having toured the country in an earlier version. The book described the family moving, and how sad brother bear was. Education and TrainingPhiladelphia Museum School of Art (now University of the Arts), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1941Stan entered the service, 1943-1946Jan took a year off from school to do war work, 1943-1946Stan studied at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, 1946Teachers and InfluencesBoth are avid fans of literary humorists Mark Twain, Edward Lear, Lewis Carroll, Ambrose Bierce, Oscar Wilde, Robert Benchley, James Thurber, and S.J. Written by Paul Farhi, who had previously rebuked the Berenstain Bears as the most popular example of a lamentable and misguided "self-help" genre aimed at children,[2] the 2005 piece revived his earlier sentiments: The larger questions about the popularity of the Berenstain Bears are more troubling: Is this what we really want from children's books in the first place, a world filled with scares and neuroses and problems to be toughed out and solved? They would go on to publish another two books on parenting, How to Teach Your Children About Sex Without Making a Complete Fool of Yourself and Have a Baby, My Wife Just Had a Cigar!. I WAS a little surprised at the open mention of chopping down all the trees--but then again, this IS a classic (aka old book) and wasn't written during a time of environmental awareness as much. [60][61][62][63][64], In 2005, the Lied Discovery Children's Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada, opened "Growing Up With the Berenstain Bears", an exhibition offering children the chance to experience life-size versions of Bear Country landmarks. Most of my placement classrooms has a students that is moving away or no longer going to attend the school. The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA 16802-1812 They live outside of Philadelphia in the country. and exceptions. My mother read this book to my brother and I as we were about to move from Nebraska to Illinois. [6], Their sons Leo and Mike also entered the family business. 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. 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). However, in the end moving was the better option and it ended up being okay. Educational Book & Media Association is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization. They met in 1941 while attending the Philadelphia Museum School of Industrial Arts and married five years later. She was a writer and producer, known for The Berenstain Bears (1985), The Berenstain Bears and The Berenstain Bears' Camping Adventure (1993). Where the heck did that bird come from that Mama bear brought to the new house? They didn't know each other as children, but met later at school, at the Philadelphia College of Art. This beloved story is the perfect way to tea. Stan and Jan Berenstain live in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, outside of Philadelphia. In it, he responded to the question of why they hadn't retired: "Why would we retire? Award-winning children's book author of The Berenstain Bears series Jan Berenstain was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1923 and attended The Philadelphia College of Art. About the Berenstains. Great book! Stan Berenstain taught a million lessons to children, but subtlety and plain old joy weren't among them. a Creative [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"). "-Jan Berenstain, New York Times, 2012. [16], The Berenstain Bears, who reside "in a big treehouse down a sunny dirt road deep in Bear Country", consists of Papa Bear, an over-eager, bumbling carpenter; wise Mama Bear, a housewife and perfectionist; and their children, Brother Bear (originally Small Bear), and later additions Sister Bear and Honey Bear. The Berenstains were also honored for their work in children's literature when they received the Ludington Award in 1989. [1] The Berenstain Bears franchise has also expanded well beyond the books, encompassing television series and a wide variety of other products and licenses. From 1985 through 1987, an animated series titled The Berenstain Bears Show aired as part of CBS' Saturday-morning cartoon block. These books were some of my favorite growing up, and I remember wanting to read as many as I could get my hands on. He was a writer and producer, known for The Berenstain Bears (1985), The Berenstain Bears and The Berenstain Bears' Camping Adventure (1993). Ratings Friends Following Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book! [72] The show was produced by Berenstain fan Matt Murphy, whose previous work included Memphis and Altar Boyz. When my eldest was 3, we were preparing to move. Book Title: Stan and January Berenstain's "It's All in the Family". In 1995 the Berenstain's released The Berenstain Bears Scouts Book Series, which currently has nine titles to its credit. [5][10] Geisel had told the Berenstains to feature a different animal in their next story, as "there are already too many bears Sendak's got some kind of bear. Stan and Jan Berenstain were both born in 1923 in Philadelphia. This is a genial story about the Bear family's move from a damp cave in the woods to the iconic treehouse at the end of the sunny dirt road that reads briskly and acknowledges the worries that cross any kids' mind when s/he moves to a new home. Not to mention the dreadful fashion choices, especially the mother bear's mob cap and dowdy blue polka-dot dress. Over 50 children's books later, Stan and Jan still plan all of their books together -- both write the stories, and both write the pictures. The Berenstain Bears live in a beautiful tree house now but they didn't always live there. The book appeared in 1981, about the same time that the Bears' "First Time Books" were hitting their creative peak. There are problems, but they're the kind of typical family problems everyone goes through. 2000. [15], Critics of the series have called it "syrupy", "unsatisfying", "infuriatingly formulaic", "hokey", "abominable", and "little more than stern lectures dressed up as children's stories". The Berenstain Bears and the Truth. According to Stan and Jan Berenstain, the Berenstain Bears were such good characters because "they can stand up, they look good in clothes, and they are fun to draw." The Birds, The Bees, and the Berenstain Bears (1999)explains the birth of the newest sister in the Berenstain Bear family. Moving day can be an exciting and scary day for a young cub and a young child. The Big Honey Hunt. Geisel's advice launched them on a life-career writing and illustrating the very successful Berenstain Bears books. I thorougly enjoyed it. [86], Other products that have featured the Berenstain Bears include clothing, Happy Meals, cereal, chocolate, crackers, greeting cards, puzzles, embroidery kits, and notepads. Jan attended Radnor High School in Radnor, Pennsylvania. "The Berenstain Family - Bears and People", "Meet the Author: Stan and Jan Berenstain.". [3][4][5] After being separated during World War II, during which Stan served in the Army as a medical illustrator and Janice worked as a drafter for the United States Army Corps of Engineers and an aircraft riveter, they were reunited and married in 1946. This classic Berenstain Bears story is a perfect way to teach children about the importance of honesty!Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Children's Author/Illustrator Biographies, Berenstain, Stan and Jan [5] At the time, their inspiration, Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss), was working as an editor in the children's division of Random House Publishing and eagerly approved the concept. After a long illness, Stan passed away in November 2005at the age of eighty-two. "[4][11] The couple also pointed out, in response to criticism of the characterization of Papa and Mama Bear, that the characters were heavily inspired by Stan and Jan Berenstain themselves. "The great band of illustrators have shown us to ourselves and I am proud to be among their company." Stan Berenstain. :). This book's lack of dialog is a departure from the rest of the series and threatens to alienate longtime readers who may be afraid they've stumbled upon the equivalent of a cold French art film on paper. Small Bear has a new bike, but before he . There have been television shows based on the Berenstain Bears books, as well as CD-ROMs and videos. Start Berenstain, Stan and Jan Berenstain. Currently The Berenstain Bears series has more than 150 books in publication. For information on purchasing books by these and other authors, click here. This led to over 30 years of the Berenstain Bears.Connection to Bucks CountyThe Berenstains moved to Bucks County in 1976 from Elkins Park. "About Stan and Jan Berenstain." It is conceivable that most children and their parents are familiar with The Berenstain Bears. 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. It was also show them that change is sometimes better. Would Brother Bear like it? [2], Stanley Berenstain and Janice Grant met in 1941, on their first day of drawing class at the Philadelphia Museum School of Industrial Art, where they formed an immediate bond. Stan and Jan Berenstain began their collaborative career drawing cartoons for magazines. The New Kitten - Joyce Carol Oates 2019-06-25 From acclaimed author (and . He edited several books in the Berenstain Bears series and created a lasting franchise including many more books, television series, toys, and stage productions. Together they wrote more than three hundred books. The Children's Choice Award was given to The Berenstain Bears' New Neighbors in 1995. . Will he like the new place? 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. The Big Honey Hunt, published in 1962, was their first book for children. Here we see their first home, and what life was like when the family was just the three of them. So in other words, I was able to make connections with this book. Cropped to 4x3. Jan Berenstain was born Jan . New York: Random House, 1983. We had read other Berenstain Bear books already. Janice Grant was born in 1923 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Click on any image to open it full size with captions. 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(This issue also occurred in previous animated series and specials. The series also led to a series of animated television specials including The Berenstain Bears' Christmas Tree. [3][5], The book was finally published in 1962 under the title The Big Honey Hunt, with no plans to revisit the bears in a sequel. In adulthood, I still like some things about these books, other things not so much. He was survived by Jan, four children, and legions of fans whose childhoods he had enriched. [3] For their first children's book, they chose to cast bears as the main characters, primarily because "bears are furry and appealing. Author/Illustrator. And how it will be different in others, they won't be right next to the same friends and neighbors. Since then, more than 370 Berenstain Bears books have been published, and more than 300 million copies have been sold. 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. New York: Random House, 1995. When Mama goes to the market, Brother and Sister play soccer in the house . It isn't as memorable as, say. Stan and Jan Berenstain were already successful cartoonists for magazines and adult humor books when they began writing children's books. This series has been great for our girls. Jan Berenstain lived in Bucks County, which is north of Philadelphia. She did not forsake the Berenstain's younger readers thoughshe targeted younger readers with the Step into Reading series and the Baby Bear series. In the early 1960s, inspired by their children's enthusiasm for Dr. Seuss books, the Berenstains decided to attempt a series with animal protagonists themselves, settling on bears not because of their surname as was commonly believed, but because "bears are furry and appealing. Daytime Emmy Awards 1986 Nominee Daytime Emmy Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition The Berenstain Bears is the first animated series to be translated into a Native American language in the United States.[49][50]. [3][10][19][34], Many people incorrectly remember the name of the series as the "Berenstein Bears". Opened in 2008, the original exhibition features interactive 3D playsets such as Mama Bear's Quilt Shop, Papa Bear's Woodworking Shop, and Dr. Bearson's Dentist Office. Details When the war was over, they got married and began to work together as artists and writers, primarily drawing cartoons for popular magazines. They met as students at the Philadelphia College of Art. Isn't that what Christmas is all about? Stan Berenstain; Jan Berenstain Book & Series List - FictionDB Series Book Release Calendar Search My Account Sign In Register Stan Berenstain; Jan Berenstain [17][18], The early Beginner Books about the bears generally follow a basic formula, so described by the Berenstains: "Papa sets out to instruct Small Bear in some aspect of the art of living and ends up badly the worse for wear, with Small Bear expressing his appreciation for the fine lesson Papa has taught him. "[11] Common practicalities of animation did force some minor costume changes from the books, such as eliminating polka dots and plaids. Stan Berenstain was born in 1923 in Philadelphia, the same year and place as his future wife, Jan. . It touches on the insecurities that come with moving as well as the new adventures that await. All rights This would be a wonderful book to share with a child before they move themselves. The exhibit was subsequently hosted by the Rockwell Museum in 2003. As of 1983, the Berenstain Bears had been licensed to approximately 40 companies for more than 150 types of products, with projected annual sales of $50 million. The book, as it's title says, follows the bear family as they move from their old comfortable home into a new town with new folks and a new house. [34], In the 1990s and 2000s, many Cedar Fair theme parks, including Cedar Point, featured kids' play areas called "Berenstain Bear Country" that were themed to the franchise. We go to a lovely, salubrious place where honeybees hum, where rainbow trout match rainbow skies, where the rivers run clean and the air is sweet, where there's beauty around every bend in the sunny dirt road. This is a great book about moving and one that was fun to read. [5][6][12][13], Over the next several decades, Stan and Jan collaborated on hundreds of books from their home studio outside Philadelphia. She is survived by her sons and four grandchildren. I'm going to hope that their stop polluting book makes up for it. The Berenstains knew Geisel personally, and in 1962, he asked them to write a book for his Cat in the Hat Beginner Series. Another favourite - I was fond of so many of these. Books in this series have dealt with issues such as fighting, spending time away from home, and the importance of recycling. They married in 1946 and together began drawing cartoons for the McCall's/Good Housekeeping It's All in the Family series. Berenstain, Stan and Jan Berenstain. I think there's a very good reason that this book series has spanned decades and maintained popularity. They have received multiple Philadelphia Library Children's Reading Round Table honor book awards. Michener Art Museum | Accessibility | Terms of Use | Crafted by Mind Your Design. Several of their books have been made into animated film features and released on home video. The Berenstains were also honored for their work in children's literature when they received the Ludington Award in 1989. During World War II, Stan was a medical assistant in the Army, and Jan worked in an airplane factory. 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. Please pardon our dust. He died on 26 November 2005 in Solebury, Pennsylvania, USA. Statements|PSU Hotlines|Accessibility. Goal: In 30 pages or less, tell kids that moving to a new house, town, or neighborhood is going to be alright. 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[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". University Libraries, Creative Both Stan and Jan were born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He's dead now, and a douche ghost too. 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. It is a good book to use to talk about moving to a different place. [5] Nearly two dozen other books followed; described by Stan as "cartoon essays", the titles included Marital Blitz, How To Teach Your Children About Sex Without Making A Complete Fool of Yourself,[8] and Have A Baby, My Wife Just Had A Cigar! They have also received a Silver Diploma in 1980, 1982, and 1987 for The Berenstain Bears' Christmas Tree television special. The Pennsylvania State University I enjoyed them then. They have received multiple Philadelphia Library Children's Reading Round Table honor book awards. 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. [1] Jan Berenstain died in February 2012 following a stroke. 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. 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