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The Berenstain Bears
The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Teasing
This classic Berenstain Bears story is a perfect way to teach children about kindness and consideration!
Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Brother has begun to tease Sister because he thinks it’s funny, but when the tables are turned and Too-Tall-Grizzly starts teasing Brother, a very valuable lesson is learned. Includes over 50 bonus stickers!
Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Brother has begun to tease Sister because he thinks it’s funny, but when the tables are turned and Too-Tall-Grizzly starts teasing Brother, a very valuable lesson is learned. Includes over 50 bonus stickers!
32 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 1995
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Stan Berenstain
905 books698 followersStan and Jan Berenstain (often called The Berenstains) were American writers and illustrators best known for creating the children's book series the Berenstain Bears. Their son Mike Berenstain joined them as a creative team in the late 1980s.
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January 4, 2020
Even as a kid I found this series too obvious in its lesson-teaching.
In this particular case, I don't even agree with the lesson that was presented, aside from the general "it's not nice to tease people." I think the parents and teachers should have said something, rather than leaving it to the children to sort out their social hierarchy. And the "solution" is totally arbitrarry and works only because the author made the last victim large and good at wrestling -- what's the moral, here? Don't pick on people because they may turn out to be tougher than you?
In this particular case, I don't even agree with the lesson that was presented, aside from the general "it's not nice to tease people." I think the parents and teachers should have said something, rather than leaving it to the children to sort out their social hierarchy. And the "solution" is totally arbitrarry and works only because the author made the last victim large and good at wrestling -- what's the moral, here? Don't pick on people because they may turn out to be tougher than you?
March 13, 2009
This book is one that teaches the valuable lesson of treating others like you want to be treated. Brother Bear kept teasing and then he ends up getting teased. It shows that bullying never pays off and that it just isn't a nice thing to do. This book targets first and second graders and offers a clear message that the children will understand.
July 14, 2008
Mom says, "Kids love the Berenstain Bears, and it's nice that there's a message delivered with each story. But man are they long. And what's up with Ma and her nightcap?"
All I know is that we were reading this one because I tease my brother too much. Sigh.
All I know is that we were reading this one because I tease my brother too much. Sigh.
October 10, 2019
The concept is sound but the execution is lacking. The story begins strong with setting up Brother bear teasing his sister, but then it sort of meanders. Brother bear gets teased for being the teachers pet, Brother bear befriends a new country boy kid at school, new kid gets teased, Brother bear starts a wrestling club and conscripts the bullies onto the team. They immediately get crushed by the country boy doing the same move over and over. They learn their lesson? And then the story ends. The moral appears to be, if you're a huge kid and getting picked on, get your friend to start a school sanctioned fight to show your dominance over the bullies. There's no discussion of how to deal with bullies with words, no discussion of the different forms of bullying, no discussion of resource available to kids.
If you're being bullied, find something you're good at, beat the bully at it, and they will respect you? I dunno.
If you're being bullied, find something you're good at, beat the bully at it, and they will respect you? I dunno.
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February 18, 2020Text-To-World
"The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Teasing" is a good book children's book that can help young children with bullying. With so many children committing suicide because of bullying this book can teach children and show them why they should bot bullying others. This book can help young children learn how to treat each respectfully and about using kind words. It helps them learn that no one likes to be teased or bullied. It shows how teasing or bullying can hurt others deeply and have a long lasting affects on the person who is being teased or bullied. I believe children have to learn that bullying is wrong from home first because their parents have a big affect on their learning aspects of how to treat others.
"The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Teasing" is a good book children's book that can help young children with bullying. With so many children committing suicide because of bullying this book can teach children and show them why they should bot bullying others. This book can help young children learn how to treat each respectfully and about using kind words. It helps them learn that no one likes to be teased or bullied. It shows how teasing or bullying can hurt others deeply and have a long lasting affects on the person who is being teased or bullied. I believe children have to learn that bullying is wrong from home first because their parents have a big affect on their learning aspects of how to treat others.
September 13, 2017
In this issue of the Berenstain Bears, Brother learns a valuable lesson about teasing. At the beginning of the book, brother begins teasing his sister because he found it funny until the tables were turned. Another bear at school began teasing brother because he was the principal's favorite. After being teased, brother apologizes to his sister.
This book is really good for young children, especially those with siblings! I should have read this book when I was a kid because I teased my sister a lot. This book teaches a great lesson.
This book is really good for young children, especially those with siblings! I should have read this book when I was a kid because I teased my sister a lot. This book teaches a great lesson.
April 5, 2020
Genre: Modern Fantasy
Grade Level: K-2
This is a really fun book to teach kids about teasing. I think it is good that they acknowledge at the beginning of the book that sometimes people tease just for fun, but it was also good that brother bear learned that teasing can be hurtful. I think this is a really good book to teach students that teasing is a form of bullying, and can hurt people's feelings. I think this is a fun book for children to read, as the bears are fun characters and the illustrations make it entertaining to read. I liked how brother bear realized that Milton was being teased and decided to become friends with him. I think this book is also good for showing students that it is okay to not be great at everything, but that everyone has different strengths and weaknesses. I like how the story ends with the statement that teasing is a part of life, but that it is not a good idea to tease others. Great book!
Grade Level: K-2
This is a really fun book to teach kids about teasing. I think it is good that they acknowledge at the beginning of the book that sometimes people tease just for fun, but it was also good that brother bear learned that teasing can be hurtful. I think this is a really good book to teach students that teasing is a form of bullying, and can hurt people's feelings. I think this is a fun book for children to read, as the bears are fun characters and the illustrations make it entertaining to read. I liked how brother bear realized that Milton was being teased and decided to become friends with him. I think this book is also good for showing students that it is okay to not be great at everything, but that everyone has different strengths and weaknesses. I like how the story ends with the statement that teasing is a part of life, but that it is not a good idea to tease others. Great book!
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December 28, 2018
There are probably better books that portray this, as another reviewer said. Also, I don't think we need any more portrayals of bad sibling relations, faking sickness to avoid school, how "no school is better than school" etc. Brother Bear never really apologizes to his sister, the end of the book has them all making sly faces, with Mother Bear tickling Father Bear on the Chin.. how can you expect kids to treat each other well if the parents don't? If the mom doesn't respect her husband? And Sister Bear getting enjoyment out of Brother Bear's suffering is not a very good portrayal.
The only good part in the book was Brother Bear sticking up for the other bullied kid at school.
The only good part in the book was Brother Bear sticking up for the other bullied kid at school.
November 18, 2021
The Berenstain Bears books have been a favorite of all the kids in the household and they have all gone through a phase where that is all that they want to read for a while. I agree that they are fun books with bright illustrations and good stories and morals. One thing that I have noticed is that some of the books are decidedly more wordy than the others and feel really long. That is why I only gave this one a 4 because it is one of the books that really have too many words for small children or adults to adequately enjoy it. Although it does have a good lesson about teasing. What comes around goes around so treat others how you would like to be treated.
March 31, 2020
1st grade
Modern fantasy (bibliotherapy)
This is a great book that describes the relationship between siblings and peers. I love that this book has some lesson and educational value to it. This would be a great book for the classroom to show students how teasing makes people feel. I love the rhyming in this story as well. I also love how this story explores and celebrates the strengths of character after their flaws were teased. It is a great story to share with students and explain how everyone has their own gifts and talents.
Modern fantasy (bibliotherapy)
This is a great book that describes the relationship between siblings and peers. I love that this book has some lesson and educational value to it. This would be a great book for the classroom to show students how teasing makes people feel. I love the rhyming in this story as well. I also love how this story explores and celebrates the strengths of character after their flaws were teased. It is a great story to share with students and explain how everyone has their own gifts and talents.
March 31, 2020
Genre: modern fantasy
Grade range: K-2
Often times, we don’t really u dear tans what it deals like to be bullied. Therefore, we might bully people thinking it’s “just for fun” because we don’t really know how it makes other people feel. This book reminds us that teasing isn’t always fun for everyone. We need to be careful about how we treat other people and be aware of their feelings. Also, we shouldn’t be afraid to stand up for what we know is right. Berenstain Bears and Too Much Teasing helps teach good lessons about bullying and standing up for each other.
Grade range: K-2
Often times, we don’t really u dear tans what it deals like to be bullied. Therefore, we might bully people thinking it’s “just for fun” because we don’t really know how it makes other people feel. This book reminds us that teasing isn’t always fun for everyone. We need to be careful about how we treat other people and be aware of their feelings. Also, we shouldn’t be afraid to stand up for what we know is right. Berenstain Bears and Too Much Teasing helps teach good lessons about bullying and standing up for each other.
February 25, 2018
Children can be cruel, children can also be unbelievably kind. It depends upon numerable events, experiences and their character. It should not be done, everyone tries to discourage it, but it still happens. I enjoyed reading this with my daughter, she is a good girl, but can be boastful and high minded of herself when others falter. I will teach her to the best of my ability to be the best person she can be; I am hopeful as she is a smart little girl.
March 30, 2020
Early Primary
Modern Fantasy
This book is a good way of teaching a lesson that what goes around comes around. The beginning of the book reminded me of my sisters and I when we were younger because one of us was always teasing, and another of us was always sensitive's about getting teased. But when it turns back to you, you don't like it as much! Good reminders to be kind and look out for the underdog.
Modern Fantasy
This book is a good way of teaching a lesson that what goes around comes around. The beginning of the book reminded me of my sisters and I when we were younger because one of us was always teasing, and another of us was always sensitive's about getting teased. But when it turns back to you, you don't like it as much! Good reminders to be kind and look out for the underdog.
July 10, 2017
After what is assuredly years of mercilessly hazing Sister, Brother is teased (with rhyming insults!) by Too Tall and Co. when he's given a special messenger job at school. When a farmhand (named Chubb) moves to the school, Too Tall's attention switches to him, but Brother concocts a scheme that simultaneously gets some healthy revenge on Too Tall while making Chubb a star.
April 5, 2018
I think every kid can identify with the teasing going on here. I like how the tables are turned on Brother and how he finds out that it's not so much to be on the receiving end of things. This one was fun to read, the illustrations were spot on, and the solution worked well. Definitely a good selection from this series!
March 31, 2020
Modern fantasy
K-2nd grade reading level
I remember reading this book when I was little. As an older sister, I totally understand Brother. I remember really being entertained by this book when I was little so I was happy to read it again when I’m older! There is a very valuable lesson to be learned by this book.
K-2nd grade reading level
I remember reading this book when I was little. As an older sister, I totally understand Brother. I remember really being entertained by this book when I was little so I was happy to read it again when I’m older! There is a very valuable lesson to be learned by this book.
April 18, 2020
Modern Fantasy
K-3
The Berenstain Bears books have always been a favorite of mine and always teach the kids great life lessons! This obviously teaches kids that it can be hard being teased and you should never tease others because of how it makes them feel! I would definitely recommend this for early elementary schoolers!
K-3
The Berenstain Bears books have always been a favorite of mine and always teach the kids great life lessons! This obviously teaches kids that it can be hard being teased and you should never tease others because of how it makes them feel! I would definitely recommend this for early elementary schoolers!
April 21, 2020
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Genre: Modern Fantasy
I think that this is a good book to teach children about teasing and how it is not good. I liked how they talked about the different types of teasing and how it teaches that teasing can affect anyone with negativity.
Genre: Modern Fantasy
I think that this is a good book to teach children about teasing and how it is not good. I liked how they talked about the different types of teasing and how it teaches that teasing can affect anyone with negativity.
April 24, 2020
Genre: Modern Fantasy
Grade Level: Preschool-2
This book teaches a lesson of how it's not very nice to teasing others. Teasing can hurt one's feelings and will hurt them. This book lets children see how teasing is hurtful if you are doing it. Help see how it's important to speak up.
Grade Level: Preschool-2
This book teaches a lesson of how it's not very nice to teasing others. Teasing can hurt one's feelings and will hurt them. This book lets children see how teasing is hurtful if you are doing it. Help see how it's important to speak up.
April 15, 2022
The alchemy of the plot makes my heart glad!!! ❤ ❤ It sweetens my mood how the Berenstain Bears magnify life for their community. Empathy, role reversal, and initiative shape the momentum of this darling story.
This could inspire magnificent change in real life.
This could inspire magnificent change in real life.
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March 30, 2024
The authors keep saying sometimes teasing is just part of life. I beg to differ. if someone feels hurt - the teasing should stop. Hearing You're "too sensitive" when you are not enjoying the game is also part of the problem.
October 26, 2018
Good message for the kids not to tease other people.
December 1, 2018
Brother gets his comeuppance when he starts getting teased at school, but I do like how he stood up for the new kid.
February 14, 2019
Tables are turned when Brother Bear gets teased. The part I liked is when Brother Bear learns that teasing is a part of life and not a good idea.
April 4, 2020
Hilarious!
My 4 year old son and I were laughing out loud at this book! So cute, great
Lesson and funny!
My 4 year old son and I were laughing out loud at this book! So cute, great
Lesson and funny!
August 11, 2020
I instantly loved Chubb. He's the best character in the book.
January 30, 2021
Hopefully the point hit home in this one...although the illustrations of Milton rasslin’ a pig gave the entire family a great belly laugh and caused hiccups!
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May 11, 2023kind of cringe when papa bear 'teases mama bear.
the new kid's wrestling is good.
the new kid's wrestling is good.
May 18, 2023
This is an odd read today because of how far the conversation has come about bullying.
May 25, 2025
I remember really enjoying this one as a kid because I got teased a lot. I think it still holds up pretty well. :)
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