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The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners (Paperback, 1990)
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The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners (Paperback, 1990)

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Our take on the The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners (Paperback, 1990)

A First Time Book from Stan and Jan Berenstain in which Mama Bear, fed up with the cubs' rudeness, sets up a family politeness plan. It is a picture book aimed at roughly ages 3 to 7, with the series' familiar rhyming-free prose and busy watercolor illustrations. Compared with lighter manners books, it names specific behaviors (interrupting, grabbing, name-calling) and shows the cubs improving through practice rather than a single lecture. Parents often use it as a read-aloud starting point for household rules.

Best forParents of preschoolers and early grade-schoolersFamilies working on interrupting and table mannersBerenstain Bears collectorsClassroom and library read-alouds
Pros
  • Concrete examples of rude behavior kids recognize
  • Mama Bear's system gives parents a ready-made plan
  • Familiar characters keep young readers engaged
  • Short enough for one sitting
  • Available in English and French
Cons
  • Didactic tone can feel preachy to some adults
  • Punishment-based framing rather than gentle guidance
  • Dated 1990 artwork and gender roles
  • Story is thin compared with the best series titles

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The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners (Paperback, 1990) price history

Lowest price we've seen: $5.00 on Nov 9 at Walmart. Tracked across 3 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

Reviewers generally treat it as a useful, if old-fashioned, manners book. Parents say the cubs' bad behavior mirrors their own kids and opens conversation, while some find the moral heavy-handed.

What people mention
  • Manners lessonPraisedParents say it names specific rude habits kids recognize and copy-fix.
  • ToneMixedSome find the moral clear and helpful; others call it preachy.
  • Parenting approachCriticisedMama Bear's rules-and-consequences plan strikes some readers as harsh.
  • ArtworkMixedThe classic Berenstain style is nostalgic to some and dated to others.
  • Read-aloud lengthPraisedShort enough to finish in one sitting with young children.

Specifications

Format
PaperbackSource
Language
English, FrenchSource
Release Year
1990Source
Genre
Children & Young Adults, Study BooksSource

Questions and answers

What age is this book for?
Roughly ages 3 to 7. It reads well to preschoolers and suits early readers in kindergarten and first grade.
Is it a story or a lesson book?
Both. It is a picture-book story, but the plot is built around Mama Bear teaching the cubs manners.
Does it come in French?
Yes, editions exist in English and French. Check the language on the specific copy before buying.
How does it compare with other Berenstain Bears books?
It is one of the more message-driven First Time Books. Families wanting pure comedy may prefer the series' sillier titles.
Is it a board book?
No. This is a paperback picture book, so it suits older toddlers and up rather than babies.
Where is the The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners (Paperback, 1990) cheapest?
At Target, for $5.00, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners (Paperback, 1990)?
3 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Target, Booksamillion.

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Publisher
RANDOM HOUSE USA INCSource
Release Date
1990-03Source