It is conceivable that most children and their parents are familiar with The Berenstain Bears. The Washington Post, February 13, 1983, p. C6. "[4] They published their first book featuring the Berenstain Bears, The Big Honey Hunt, in 1962. The Berenstain Bears Bookshop $24,978,189.16 raised for local bookstores The Berenstain Bears Stan and Jan Berenstain published the first Berenstain Bears book in 1962, and the series has gone on to capture the hearts and minds of children across generations and across the globe. Another favourite - I was fond of so many of these. "[6], The Berenstains' first bear story, titled Freddy Bear's Spanking, arrived on the desk of Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, who had found phenomenal success in 1957 with The Cat in the Hat and was now editor of a Random House series called "Beginner Books". There have been television shows based on the Berenstain Bears books, as well as CD-ROMs and videos. How can you help? They met in 1941 while attending the Philadelphia Museum School of Industrial Arts and married five years later. "[14] The Washington Post's Alexandra Petri wrote that the books were "timeless, timely, and kind-hearted, like all the best literature", and acknowledged the Post's 1989 piece by saying, "This is one of the times the kids have the right idea and Charles Krauthammer does not. Stan spent several years in the Army after college; his first job was as a writer and illustrator for an Army newspaper, which is where he got his start drawing cartoons. Award-winning children's book author of The Berenstain Bears series Stan Berenstain was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1923 and attended The Philadelphia College of Art and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Statement, About the Literary and Cultural Heritage Maps of Pennsylvania, http://www.kidsreads.com/authors/au-berenstain-jan-stan.asp, https://www.berenstainbears.com/parents/biography.html, http://www.getcited.org/mbrx/PT/2/MBR/10011119, www.centredaily.com/2012/02/27/3105699/berenstain-bears-co-creator-jan.html, http://www.frontiernet.net/~bmariska/bears/bio.html, Penn State They worked on this feature from 1956 through 1990. Author/Illustrator. Jan Berenstain passed away on February 24, 2012 in Solebury, at the age of eighty-eight. The series was produced by the Canadian company Nelvana and consisted of 40 30-minute episodes adapted from the books. Rent and save from the world's largest eBookstore. This is a really cute and popular children's book. Upon the death of Stan Berenstain in 2005, The Washington Post published an "Appreciation" piece which many Post readers found surprisingly unappreciative in its tone. As part of the campaign, Lederle distributed Berenstain Bears stuffed animals and books to every pediatrician's office in the United States. . He was survived by Jan, four children, and legions of fans whose childhoods he had enriched. Berenstain, Stan and Jan Berenstain. Stan & Jan Berenstain Paperbacks Books 1950-1999 Publication Year, Stan & Jan Berenstain Hardcover Books 1950-1999 Publication Year, Jan Brett Fiction Fiction Books & 1950-1999 Publication Year, Stan & Jan Berenstain 2010-Now Publication Year Hardcover Books, Jan Karon Fiction Fiction Books & 1950-1999 Publication Year, Only a limited amount of polka dots was allowed in the five specials. I read this when I was just a cub myself, back when any Berenstain Bears book was my favorite book- it's fun now to revisit these as a children's librarian :) It must be the first adventure because it is the story of the family moving into their magnificent pink treehouse! Berenstain, Stan and Jan Berenstain. Over 50 children's books later, Stan and Jan still plan all of their books together -- both write the stories, and both write the pictures. 5 November 2018. The first story starring the bear family, The Big Honey Hunt, appeared in 1962. Stanley (Stan) Berenstain was born on September 29, 1923, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. admin@edupaperback.org. Stan Berenstain; Jan Berenstain Book & Series List - FictionDB Series Book Release Calendar Search My Account Sign In Register Stan Berenstain; Jan Berenstain Honey Bear's imminent arrival was announced in early 2000 in The Birds, the Bees, and the Berenstain Bears, along with a reader contest to name the new bear; her birth was featured later that year in The Berenstain Bears and Baby Makes Five. Daytime Emmy Awards 1986 Nominee Daytime Emmy Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition Mike became a published author and illustrator starting in 1976, and Leo published a book of short stories in 1992. During World War II, Stan was a medical assistant in the Army, and Jan worked in an airplane factory. 540-318-7770 It touches on the insecurities that come with moving as well as the new adventures that await. (This issue also occurred in previous animated series and specials. )[28][29], The Berenstain Bears series has been awarded the Ludington Award from the Educational Paperback Association for their contribution to children's literature, the Drexel Citation from Drexel University, several Philadelphia Literary Children's Roundtable Honors, and many other state reading association awards. Said PCA America President and CEO Jim Hmurovich: "This is a great example of a socially conscious and child-focused business taking a stand on an issue that has great consequences for all of us. After she graduated high school, she enrolled in the Philadelphia College of Art and Design. World War II delayed their career plans: Stan joined the army as a medical assistant while Jan supported the war effort by working in an airplane factory. James A. Michener Art Museum. The first Berenstain Bear book, The Big Honey Hunt (1962), came out of this effort. Awards 12th Drexel Citation for Outstanding Work in Children's Literature, 1982 Ambassadors of Bucks County Award, 1983 Stan and Jan Berenstain were already successful cartoonists for magazines and adult humor books when they began writing children's books. Originally scheduled to run from June to September 4, the show was extended through October and subsequently moved to the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theatre for an open-ended run. They are meant for children who have outgrown the normal Berenstain Bears picture books. Stanley Melvin Berenstain (September 29, 1923 - November 26, 2005) and Janice Marian Berenstain (ne Grant; July 26, 1923 - February 24, 2012) were American writers and illustrators best known for creating the children's book series The Berenstain Bears . Since the 1962 debut of the first Berenstain Bears book, The Big Honey Hunt, the series has grown to over 400 titles, which have sold approximately 260 million copies in 23 languages. Brother is sad to say goodbye to his old friends but he can look forward to a big new treehouse and lots of cubs to play with. "[19], The litany of issues confronted by the Berenstain Bears over their fifty years of publication includes bullying, messiness, poor sportsmanship, visiting the dentist, online safety, and childhood obesity, among countless others. I enjoyed them then. After having their two sons Leo and Michael, the Berenstains decided to write some funny children's books that their children and other children could read and enjoy. Currently The Berenstain Bears series has more than 150 books in publication. It is a good book to use to talk about moving to a different place. "-Jan Berenstain, New York Times, 2012. Both born in 1923 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Stanley Melvin Berenstain (1923-2005) and Janice Marian Grant (1923-2012) grew up in families struggling through the Great Depression. Statements|PSU Hotlines|Accessibility. It was about a family of bears, who later became known as the "Berenstain Bears". Several of their books have been made into animated film features and released on home video. One of the bigger things I don't care for is that they often seem to make Papa Bear out to be rather foolish, while Mama is usually the wise one. The Berenstain Bears are a Family - Stan Berenstain 1996-10-15 The Berenstains introduce children to all the Bear relations and explain what being a family means. Copyright @2021 The Pennsylvania State University. Statements|PSU Hotlines|Accessibility. [21] The series has received praise and awards for its contributions to children's literature[22] as well as condemnation for promoting outdated gender roles, simplistic and unrealistic messages, and not keeping up with the times. Mama takes her with her to Dr. Grizzly, who explains that she (the doctor) will be there to help when the baby comes down the birth canal.". Berenstain, Stan and Jan Berenstain. This story is about when they had to move from the mountainside to the house they live in now. [87][88][89][90] According to Mike Berenstain, confusion over the name has existed since his father's childhood, when a teacher told him there was no such name as "Berenstain" and the correct spelling was "Bernstein. The Berenstain Bears' New Baby, published in 1974, was the beginning of the First Time Books series. Jan Berenstain, 1923 - Jan Berenstain was born in 1923 in Philadelphia, the same year and place as her future husband Stan. She was a writer and producer, known for The Berenstain Bears (1985), The Berenstain Bears and The Berenstain Bears' Camping Adventure (1993). In the early 1960s, inspired by their children's enthusiasm for Dr. Seuss books, the Berenstains decided to attempt a series with animal protagonists themselves, settling on bears not because of their surname as was commonly believed, but because "bears are furry and appealing. This is a genial story about the Bear family's move from a damp cave in the woods to the iconic treehouse at the end of the sunny dirt road that reads briskly and acknowledges the worries that cross any kids' mind when s/he moves to a new home. This series has been great for our girls. The Pennsylvania State University 2000. They met as students at the Philadelphia College of Art. We actually read this on the night we moved in to our house. All in the Family; The Big Honey Hunt; Drexel Citation; First Time Books; Philadelphia College of Art and Design; Step Into Reading Series. Another good thing is that there are so many of these books, that if you have a child that really likes them they can continue to read them for a long time. The Berenstains live in Bucks County, Pa. - The Berenstains, creators of the Berenstain Bears series of children s books, met on their first day of class at the Philadelphia College of Art in 1941. This book's lack of dialog is a departure from the rest of the series and threatens to alienate longtime readers who may be afraid they've stumbled upon the equivalent of a cold French art film on paper. It's a wonderful place. They currently lived in Solebury Township, where most of the Berenstain Bears series were written. Jan attended Radnor High School in Radnor, Pennsylvania. The Berenstains illustrated their first book in 1948, The Berenstain's Baby Book, which was inspired by Better Homes Baby Book by McCall's. This is a great book about moving and one that was fun to read. The reason is, of course, that kids love them. They have received The School Bell Awards from the National Education Association, The Best Book Award from the American Institute of Graphic Arts, and The University of Chicago Best Book Award, among many other awards that are too numerous to count. Through the years, the Bears have been featured on their own CD-ROM, numerous television specials, and a weekly cartoon series on CBS. Read on a marathon BB book day in Austin. They declined, but the idea did lead to a 1988 book about peer pressure, The Berenstain Bears and the Double Dare. "I'd like the film to be un-ironic about its family connections but have a wry comedic sensibility that isn't oblivious to the fact that they're bears", Levy said. I think that's worth discussing as these books are read w/a child, at least. The statistics of their success complement the storythirty-fivebooks in the series have made the Publishers Weekly list of the top 250 childrens book titles of all time, with fifteen books placing among the top 100 best-selling childrens paperbacks. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The Berenstains were also honored for their work in children's literature when they received the Ludington Award in 1989. They met in 1941 while attending the Philadelphia Museum School of Industrial Arts and married five years later. While enjoying decades of popularity and receiving numerous awards, the series has been criticized for its perceived saccharine tone and formulaic storytelling. Did they kill it and eat it? [2], Stanley Berenstain and Janice Grant met in 1941, on their first day of drawing class at the Philadelphia Museum School of Industrial Art, where they formed an immediate bond. The translated series was a collaboration of the Standing Rock Indian Reservation and the nonprofit Lakota Language Consortium, with Mike Berenstain and Nelvana waiving all licensing fees for the venture. Loviglio, Joann. [26][27], Slate's Hanna Rosin drew criticism for the writing of Jan Berenstain's death, "As any right-thinking mother will agree, good riddance. They based the stories on their own children and their grandchildren. Their first published children's book was called The Big Honey Hunt . The Youth Museum Exhibit Collaborative and the Berenstains themselves assisted in the exhibit's development. "Stan and Jan Berenstain." Where the heck did that bird come from that Mama bear brought to the new house? Commons Attribution 4.0 license. In 1946, he attended the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. 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