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Berenstain Bears Go To Camp First Time Books Paperback (Paperback, 1982)

Berenstain Bears Go To Camp First Time Books Paperback (Paperback, 1982)

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Our take on the Berenstain Bears Go To Camp First Time Books Paperback (Paperback, 1982)

A First Time Book from Stan and Jan Berenstain, first published in 1982, in which Brother and Sister Bear head off to summer camp and work through homesickness, new routines and camp activities. It is a short, heavily illustrated paperback aimed at roughly ages 4 to 8, and it reads aloud well in one sitting. Within the Berenstain series it is a gentle, practical story rather than a funny one, closer to The Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor than to the sillier titles. Parents tend to value it as preparation before a first sleepaway or day camp; children mostly enjoy the pictures and the familiar characters.

Best forKids nervous about a first camp or sleepawayParents preparing a child for time away from homeBerenstain Bears collectors filling out the First Time Books setEarly readers ages 4 to 8
Pros
  • Familiar Brother and Sister Bear characters
  • Short, simple text that suits bedtime reading
  • Tackles homesickness and new routines directly
  • Illustrations carry much of the story for pre-readers
  • Part of a long-running, easy-to-find series
Cons
  • Published in 1982, so camp details feel dated
  • Moral is stated plainly rather than shown
  • Thin plot compared with later Berenstain titles
  • Some parents find the series preachy

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Berenstain Bears Go To Camp First Time Books Paperback (Paperback, 1982) price history

Lowest price we've seen: $5.58 on Nov 9 at Target. Tracked across 3 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

Owners generally describe it as a reassuring, easy read that helps children talk about being away from home. Longtime fans of the series rate it as solid but not among the best Berenstain books.

What people mention
  • Camp anxietyPraisedParents say the story gives children words for homesickness and makes camp seem manageable.
  • StoryMixedReaders call it a simple, gentle tale but note the plot is thin and the lesson is spelled out.
  • IllustrationsPraisedThe classic Berenstain drawings are what children return to, especially before they can read.
  • Dated feelCriticisedSome owners say the camp setting and details show their age compared with newer books.

Specifications

Format
PaperbackSource
Language
EnglishSource
Release Year
1982Source
Genre
Children & Young AdultsSource
Publisher
RANDOM HOUSE USA INC

Questions and answers

What age is this book for?
Roughly ages 4 to 8. It works as a read-aloud for preschoolers and as early independent reading for kids in the first grades.
Is it good preparation for a first camp?
Yes. The story follows Brother and Sister through new routines and homesickness, which gives parents an opening to talk about what camp will be like.
Is this a full-length story or a picture book?
It is a short picture book in the First Time Books line, meant to be read in one sitting.
Does it feature the whole Bear family?
The focus is on Brother and Sister at camp. Mama and Papa appear mainly at the start and end.
Is the 1982 edition the same story as newer printings?
The story is unchanged. Later printings may differ in cover art and series branding.
Where is the Berenstain Bears Go To Camp First Time Books Paperback (Paperback, 1982) cheapest?
At Target, for $5.58, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Berenstain Bears Go To Camp First Time Books Paperback (Paperback, 1982)?
3 stores we checked sell it, including Target, Walmart, Booksamillion.

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Release Date
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