The Berenstain Bears by the Sea

by Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain

Now young children can read Bear Country tales all by themselves!  In the Berenstain Bears' exciting Step into Reading debut, Brother and Sister can't wait to go swimming. But first, there are many jobs to do in the Bear Family's summer house. There are rooms to clean, groceries to put away, closets to air out, suitcases to unpack, and on and on. Will the cubs ever get to dip their tootsies in the sea?  

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Summer, Animals, 1st Grade

32 pages, Library Binding

First published April 1, 1998

About the author

Stan 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.

Reviews

[Calista · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was ok. It's written in the late 90s and it was not as good as the earlier stuff.

The nephew enjoyed it anyway and gave it 4 stars.

It's a beach read about going to the beach.

[Ally McCulloch · Rating 2 out of 5]

This one was kind of like the Dr. Seuss Dinosaurs book. Not that interesting and kind of a rip off.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy, rhyming text. I liked how it showed that sometimes responsibilities must be done first before the fun.

[Rosa Cline · Rating 4 out of 5]

The cubs learn that chores come first before play time. When they go on vacation they all must pitch in to clean their cabin and put things away before the family can go swimming in the ocean.

[Abby Hays · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't find this book to be very entertaining. I think it could be a good book to teach kids about the importance of doing chores or to learn about rhyming words, but I don't think kids would find it very engaging. I feel like nothing really happens in it and the pictures aren't anything special. I do usually really enjoy the Berenstain Bears books though.

[Naomi towns · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so fun. I really love it. I like when they finally get to go swimming and jump in the ocean with Papa Bear. I don't like when they keep asking to go in the water when they first get there and Mama Bear keeps saying to wait. Brother Bear was getting mad. I'm glad they finally got to go swimming.

[Sarah Baker · Rating 3 out of 5]

You can't go wrong with the Berenstain Bears! However, this book best belongs in a kindergarten classroom or below. It's a great rhyming book with excellent illustrations and a good message but, overall, it's just ok. Maybe not a class read but a book that a young reader can try!

[Sarah]

Brother and Sister have to do chores before they can go to the beach.

picture book

[Michelle Farella · Rating 3 out of 5]

Step into Reading Level 2, harder words, longer sentences, short plot, good for kids that can sound out words.

[Kelly Chester · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great book

[Beverlee Jobrack · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun! All about having to do all your chores before you can play.

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

This whole series of books is great for children especially when they learn to start reading. This family of bears teaches great morals and ideals for everyone to have and great general life lessons.

[Suzanne Lorraine Kunz Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love how the mom had the children do so many chores before going to play.