The Berenstain Bears Think of Those in Need

My daugther has several of the Berenstain Bear books and she loves reading them. They have a positive message for children while keeping their attention. Even though she reads at a higher level, she still loves these books.

This book tells a positive story for all families--about how we should get out of our own selfish pursuits and concerns and think about the needs of others--very highly recommended!

Mama bear notices they have too many things. Other bears live like paupers; they live like kings. She thinks of all the poor in her neighborhood. She talks to her family about doing some good. They all have things they like and don't want to depart. Yet they listen to what is inside deep within their hearts. They sort and make piles and place them in the car. To various places they go whether near or far. They soon are finished giving away for free. They feel so good inside for making others happy. Yet at the end while driving towards home. They still spot some things as their eyes roam.

I read them as a child and now my children read them. I will continue to add more to our colection!

I never realized when I was little that the Berenstain Bear books were teaching me lessons (although I do remember reading the messt room one and the bad dream one quite often). We went to visit my husband's famil and his MUCH younger sister (7) was reading her Berenstain Bear books. This made me nostlagic for when I used to read them, so I bought some for my son the next time we went to the bookstore. However he was six months old and too young to really need to learn any of the many lessons available. This one however and The Berenstain Bears Count Their Blessings seemed to me to be timeless lessons that can be learned from a very young age, since I believe in these princilpes strongly. He loves them and I have realized how much we ALL can learn from the Berenstain Bears, if nothing else a good way as parents to handle situations. Since then, we have bought him the holiday books for the coresponding holiday, books for birthdays and Christmas, and books to help him deal with a baby brother. He loves books, and always thinks it's a treat to read his Berenstain Bears books!