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First Time Books The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Friends Paperback (Paperback, 1989)

First Time Books The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Friends Paperback (Paperback, 1989)

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Our take on the First Time Books The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Friends Paperback (Paperback, 1989)

A First Time Books paperback from Stan and Jan Berenstain, first published in 1989. Sister Bear meets a new neighbor, Lizzy Bruin, and learns that bossing a friend around ends the fun. It is a short, read-aloud picture book aimed at roughly ages 4 to 8, and it sits alongside the other First Time Books titles that tackle childhood problems with humor. The series is long-running and widely used in classrooms and libraries, so it is easy to find companion titles on sharing, school and manners.

Best forPreschool and early elementary readersParents teaching friendship and turn-takingRead-aloud time at home or in classFans collecting First Time Books
Pros
  • Short, simple text that early readers can follow
  • Relatable playground problem: bossy friends and compromise
  • Familiar Bear family characters children recognize
  • Useful conversation starter about sharing and fairness
  • Part of a large series, so more titles are easy to find
Cons
  • Story and illustrations reflect 1980s style
  • Lesson is stated plainly rather than shown subtly
  • Thin plot compared with longer picture books
  • Some parents find the Berenstain moralizing heavy-handed

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First Time Books The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Friends Paperback (Paperback, 1989) price history

Lowest price we've seen: $5.55 on Nov 9 at Target. Tracked across 3 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

Readers who grew up with the series describe it as a gentle, dependable way to talk about friendship trouble. Parents say the lesson lands with young children, while some adults find the story dated and the message blunt.

What people mention
  • Friendship lessonPraisedReaders say it gives children a clear, easy-to-grasp example of why bossing a friend backfires.
  • Read-aloud lengthPraisedParents like that it is short and simple enough for young children at bedtime.
  • Dated styleCriticisedSome readers find the 1980s artwork and wording old-fashioned.
  • MoralizingMixedThe lesson is clear, but some adults feel it is stated too plainly rather than shown through the story.
  • Series appealPraisedFans of the Berenstain Bears say the familiar characters keep children engaged.

Specifications

Format
PaperbackSource
Language
English, FrenchSource
Release Year
1989Source
Genre
Children & Young Adults, Study BooksSource

Questions and answers

What age is this book for?
It suits roughly ages 4 to 8. The text is short and simple, so it works as a read-aloud for preschoolers and as early independent reading for older kids.
Is it a good book about friendship problems?
Yes. The story centers on Sister Bear and a bossy new friend, and it ends with a simple lesson about compromise and treating friends fairly.
Is this a standalone story or part of a series?
It is one title in the Berenstain Bears First Time Books series. You can read it alone, and children who like it can move on to other titles about school, manners and feelings.
What language is it available in?
This edition is in English, and French-language editions of the title also exist. Check the listing language before ordering if you need French.
Is the 1989 edition different from newer printings?
The story is the same. Newer printings may have updated covers or series branding, so the cover art can differ from the original 1989 release.
Is it a hardcover or paperback?
This is the paperback edition. It is light and easy for small hands, though a paperback will show wear sooner than a hardcover if it is read often.
Where is the First Time Books The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Friends Paperback (Paperback, 1989) cheapest?
At Target, for $5.55, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the First Time Books The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Friends Paperback (Paperback, 1989)?
3 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Target, Booksamillion.

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Publisher
RANDOM HOUSE USA INCSource
Release Date
1989-08Source