Buy used:
$5.09
FREE delivery May 14 - 16. Details
Or fastest delivery May 8 - 13. Details
Used: Good | Details
Sold by Jenson Books Inc.
Condition: Used: Good
Comment: This item shows signs of wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact , but may have aesthetic issues such as small tears, bends, scratches, and scuffs. Spine may also show signs of wear. Pages may include some notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.
Amazon book clubs early access
Loading your book clubs
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again.
Not in a club? Learn more
Amazon book clubs early access

Join or create book clubs

Choose books together

Track your books
Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free.
Explore Amazon Book Clubs
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the authors

Stan Berenstain
Follow
Jan Berenstain
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

The Berenstain Bears' Nursery Tales Paperback – August 12, 1973

by Stan Berenstain (Author), Jan Berenstain (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 86 ratings
See all formats and editions
Illus. in full color. Three favorite tales, humorously illustrated.  
Previous page
  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    1 - 2
  5. Dimensions
    8 x 0.25 x 8 inches
  6. Publisher
    Random House Books for Young Readers
  7. Publication date
    August 12, 1973
  8. ISBN-10
    0394826655
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0394826653
  10. See all details
Next page
New in teachers' picks. More children's books by grade. New in teachers' picks. More children's books by grade.

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

ll color. Three favorite tales, humorously illustrated.

About the Author

Stan and Jan Berenstain were both born in 1923 in Philadelphia.  They didn't know each other as children, but met later at school, at the Philadelphia College of Art.  They liked each other right away, and found out that the both enjoyed the same kinds of books, plays, music and art.  During World War II, Stan was a medical assistant in the Army, and Jan worked in an airplane factory.  When the war was over, they got married and began to work together as artists and writers, primarily drawing cartoons for popular magazines.  After having their two sons Leo and Michael, the Berenstains decided to write some funny children's books that their children and other children could read and enjoy.  Their first published children's book was called The Big Honey Hunt .  It was about a family of bears, who later became known as the "Berenstain Bears".  

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.  They live outside of Philadelphia in the country.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Books for Young Readers; 0 edition (August 12, 1973)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0394826655
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0394826653
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.25 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 86 ratings

About the authors

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Previous page
  1. Stan Berenstain

    Stan Berenstain

    Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
    Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

    Stan and Jan Berenstain were already successful cartoonists for magazines and adult humor books when they began writing children's books. The first story starring the bear family, The Big Honey Hunt, appeared in 1962. Since then, more than 370 Berenstain Bears books have been published, and more than 300 million copies have been sold. What began as an idea sparked by their young sons' love of reading has become over the years arguably the best-selling children's book series ever.

    Since their inception, the Berenstain Bears stories have expanded to include picture books, beginning readers, and chapter books--even a hit TV show on PBS. Writing and illustrating the books has become a Berenstain family affair. Mike joined with his parents as a creative team in the late 1980s. The Bear family has expanded over the years as well. Sister Bear arrived in 1974, and baby Honey joined the family in 2000.

    Though Stan died in 2005 and Jan in 2012, Mike continues to create the delightful Bear adventures from his studio in Pennsylvania.

    www.berenstainbears.com

    See more on the author's page
  2. Jan Berenstain

    Jan Berenstain

    Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
    Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

    The Berenstain Bears celebrated their 50th Anniversary in 2012.

    Stan and Jan Berenstain were already successful cartoonists for magazines and adult humor books when they began writing children's books. The first story starring the bear family, The Big Honey Hunt, appeared in 1962. Since then, more than 370 Berenstain Bears books have been published, and more than 300 million copies have been sold. What began as an idea sparked by their young sons' love of reading has become over the years arguably the best-selling children's book series ever.

    Since their inception, the Berenstain Bears stories have expanded to include picture books, beginning readers, and chapter books--even a hit TV show on PBS. Writing and illustrating the books has become a Berenstain family affair. Mike joined with his parents as a creative team in the late 1980s. The Bear family has expanded over the years as well. Sister Bear arrived in 1974, and baby Honey joined the family in 2000.

    Though Stan died in 2005 and Jan in 2012, Mike continues to create the delightful Berenstain Bear adventures from his studio in Pennsylvania.

    www.berenstainbears.com

    See more on the author's page
Next page

Customer reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
86 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

ML
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2017
Verified Purchase
I was looking for a nursery rhyme tales book to read to my youngest and found the Berenstain Bears version, which is good because my youngest loves reading their books. Happy children = Happy mommy!
Helpful
 Report
Erin P
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun!
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2017
Verified Purchase
This is a cute, quick book that has the stories of the Three Little Bears, The Little Red Hen, and the Gingerbread Man. My kids enjoy it!
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Michelle
4.0 out of 5 stars Great for toddlers!
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2013
Verified Purchase
This is a cute edition of The Berenstain Bears. The 3 classic tales are perfect for bedtime and you get 3 stories in 1 book.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
MzWms
5.0 out of 5 stars good compilation
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2013
Verified Purchase
of stories
the book was old, but that's kind of cool because the book was published a long time ago and the stories even longer ago so it adds to the experience
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Janai Maughan
3.0 out of 5 stars I don't love them.
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2016
Verified Purchase
The writing is a little long and advanced for the intended interest audience. I don't love them.
Helpful
 Report
Linda
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2017
Verified Purchase
I love the Berenstain Bear books. They have so much meaning to them and they teach.
Helpful
 Report
Sue Layden
1.0 out of 5 stars Not happy!
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2016
Verified Purchase
Listed as free, then charged $3.03.... Not happy!
Helpful
 Report
wicks_10
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2017
Verified Purchase
Fun book for the kids. They love it.
Helpful
 Report

Top reviews from other countries

Leonie Duttenhöfer
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story book for toddlers
Reviewed in Germany on February 7, 2017
Verified Purchase
My kids love all the Berenstain Bears books I buy them! The drawings and whit are just delightful!!
Strangely, in the 70's they were definitely known under the name of 'Berenstein Bears'!
Report