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The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree (Bright & Early Books(R)) by [Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain]

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The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree (Bright & Early Books(R)) Kindle Edition

by Stan Berenstain (Author), Jan Berenstain (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Carve out family time for this Berenstain Bear's Halloween read!

Three brave little bears explore the inside of a mysterious old tree and go into, up, through, over, down, and out.

Reading age

4 - 8 years
Print length

47 pages
Language

English
Grade level

Preschool - 3
Lexile measure

270L
Publisher

Random House Books for Young Readers
Publication date

February 9, 2011
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978-0394839103
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In this perfect-for-small-hands, sturdy board book version of a deliciously shivery, easy-to-read Berenstain Bears Bright and Early Book, three brave little bears explore the inside of a mysterious old tree and go into, up, through, over, down, and out. Simple rhyming text teaches the concept of directions as beginning readers enjoy a story and illustrations filled with thrills and chills of the gentlest kind.

Over the course of fifty years, Stan and Jan Berenstain wrote and illustrated hundreds of books about the Berenstain Bears in dozens of formats, from board books to beginning readers. Some of the most enduring are the stories in the groundbreaking Bright and Early Books and Beginner Books series. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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Illus. in full color. Three terrified little bears explore the inside of a mysterious old tree and go "into, up, through, over, down, and "out. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004KABEGU
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Books for Young Readers (February 9, 2011)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 9, 2011
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2846 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 47 pages
Lending ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled

Best Sellers Rank: #487,114 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #220 in Children's Bear Books (Kindle Store)
- #220 in Children's Halloween Books (Kindle Store)
- #1,366 in Children's Halloween Books (Books)

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Stan Berenstain
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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.
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Jan Berenstain
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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
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Daedalian09

Board book less vibrant

Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2018

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I was a bit disappointed in the board book. The colors seem so much less vibrant from what I remember.
The book we had as a child was a hardback with the pictures on regular paper.
I think as a given the board books as a whole are a lot less vibrant.
I am disappointed and wish I had just gone with the hardback.

9 people found this helpful

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A Ford

A classic that belongs in every home.

Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2017

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Three little bears, one with a light one with the stick and one with a rope, go on the adventure through the spooky Old tree. This has been one of my favorite books to read, and always requested by the littles I have watched throughout the years. Simple story, not too scary, beautiful artwork and a story you can really put drama into. I purchased a few copies, originally I was going to just purchase them for my nieces who grew up with me reading this book to them, as baby shower gifts (It's hard to believe "my babies" are grown up .) but my husband added more for me to give to the kids moving out of my class. (They LOVED the gift, I had a few moms tell me how excited their children were to own the book and how excited they were to have a copy to read at home.) this is one of those books that can create a love for reading, wonderful bonding opportunity for parents and children. I can't wait to see my nieces reaction when she opens her present and sees a set of the books she loved as a child to read to her own little ones with this one on top.

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L. Baker

Very helpful and amusing

Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2021

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I have used this book for my own children, and now for my grandson, to help them overcome fears of the night, along with the other Berenstain book "Bears in the Dark". It helps them to 1) realize that they're not alone in being afraid; it's a common thing. And 2) It let's them have fun and laugh at "the shivers" as they see how to use their imagination , returning home safely after some giggles and brave adventure. I suggest reading "In the Dark" first, followed by this one if you have a little one 'with the shivers' when it comes to bedtime. As always, these stories not only entertain, but are helpful tools for parents and caregivers to encourage growth in young minds.

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NtheGarden

Just Spooky Enough!!!

Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2017

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This was one of my son's favorite books. Our entire family had it memorized and would recite it together when the book wasn't handy. It is a great book for adding some dramatic flair. I recently bought several copies as he wants to keep a copy in the children's corner set up in his place of business. Hopefully I purchased enough so this old favorite can be shared with many more generations of kids. It is a keeper!

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Furby

"All with the Shiiiiiivvvveeerrrssss!!!"

Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2017

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My all time favorite children's book. When I get to the part where they have the shivers, I shake like crazy and my daughter loves it. One flaw (spoiler alert); when they get to the staircase, they call it a stair, not a staircase.
"Do they dare go up that spooky old stair?" At least make it plural "the stairs".
Whatever though; it's still the best kids book ever.

5 people found this helpful

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Jessica Grimm-Lyon

This was a favorite of mine and now I'm passing it on

Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2013

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This was such a favorite of mine that at 32 I still could remember many of the lines. So I bought it this Christmas for my two year old niece, it part just so I could reread it. When I mentioned that I was getting it, both of my parents could remember the book. It is as fabulous as I remember and more so.

This is much simpler than most of the Berenstain Bears books--definitely a beginner book. Because it rhymes, it has a great read outloud quality. The pictures tell half the story and they are wonderful. It is spooky without being scary and very exciting.

It does not exactly fit into the Berenstain Bears cannon (there are several earlier ones, all beginner books, which don't exactly). There are the characters who will be Brother, Sister and Cousin Fred plus the mom, but they aren't necessarily those characters. Which means if (for some reason) you didn't like the regular series, that shouldn't prevent you from checking out this book.

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Lauren

Encourages Imagination

Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2021

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I got this for my daughter, but honestly, it was more for me as a trip down memory lane. This book was pivotal for me as a child. I remember it being read to my class in kindergarten and loving the illustrations and the idea of a secret place in a tree. It's great for a child's imagination.

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Jen

Classic children's literature!

Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2021

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Twenty+ years ago I read this to my daughter nearly every night, (complete with sound effects of course!!) Now I am watching her read it to her son, with the same sound effects and a few extra to make it their own. Hopefully these books won't end up in the hands of the childrens literature book burners club! I would love for these books to survive long enough to see my grandkids read it to their kids.

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hillbank68

excellent for little children and very young readers

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2010

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Rather as Dr. Seuss did, the Berenstains wrote and illustrated books that have an immediate appeal for very young children - I have read them successfully to children as young as 20 months - and are also very effective as first or very early readers. This one is not quite as simple linguistically as 'Old Hat, New Hat' or 'Bears in the Night', but it works on the same principle - a very simple story, lively illustrations, some repetition and a happy ending. Three bears venture into the old spooky tree, greatly daring, and find out what lurks there. For the audience at which it is aimed it is excellent, and to those who have the pleasure of reading to very little people, it is a welcome addition to the library.

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Sally

Spooky Old Tree

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 22, 2011

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I bought this book years ago when my own children were small about 30 years ago. My son remembered the story and asked did I still have this book. I just had to buy it again and give him a copy as he loved it so much from all that time ago! Some kids just never grow up huh! Great book with clear pictures for children to follow. Now my grandson loves the book too. Fun reading. Arrived quickly.

M J WAKEFIELD

Really special book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 12, 2020

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Really brilliant magical book. The kind of book that creates happy childhood memories.

Sarah

My partners favourite childhood book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 8, 2016

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My partners favourite childhood book, his sister loved it too, so we bought one for his nephews birthday. Glad to say they were all excited. Little boy wanted to go to bed so he could read it as his bedtime story. Win win!

Carmel

Lovely Book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 17, 2018

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I used to read this to my 30 something year olds when they were little - now reading to the grandchildren - they love it