The Berenstain Bears and the Messy Room

by Jan Berenstain and Stan Berenstain

Book Overview

This classic Berenstain Bears story is a perfect way to teach children about tidying up, organization, and taking good care of their belongings! Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Mama and Papa are frustrated that Brother and Sister can't seem to pick up after themselves. Will the cubs ever learn to clean up their messes? Includes over 50 bonus stickers!

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0394856392
• ISBN13: 9780394856391
• Release Date: May 1983
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.1" x 8.1"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Another great story from the "Bears"

My 4-yr old daughter has enjoyed the shows and stories involving the Berenstein Bears & this one is just as fun. The story covers the importance of a neat room but throws in some humor during the "pick-up" or cleaning periods involving the entire family. A great short read for little ones who are just learning the importance of cleaning up after themselves. Enjoy.

A family favorite

This was one of our favorite Berenstain Bear books. It touched upon a very real problem, and addressed it with the usual Berenstain humor.

Wonderful!

The world lost a real gem of a writer when Stan Berenstain passed on November 29. Together, Berenstain and his wife, Jan, and eventually their two sons, created books featuring lovable but flawed characters who tackle just about every real issue that faces families. This book is an excellent example. Very few children are naturally hyper-organized, most of them have messy room problems at some point in their young lives. This book shows by example that it is possible to keep a room clean and organized without too much work, and that life is so much more fun when a room is clean! It also shows that even adults sometimes have trouble keeping themselves organized, and that cleanliness and organization are lifelong pursuits. Like all of the Berenstain Bears books, it presents a problem and a solution with a moral lesson included in a style that children will find entertaining and even funny. Really, a great book!

One of the best books of all time

I read this book when a child, and still remember it at age 25. Now, it didn't turn me into a neat person, but with fond memories of this book in my heart, I plan on having a clean room ... one of these days.