| View Larger Image | The Berenstain Bears and the Truth (First Time Books(R)) | Paperbackby Stan Berenstain (Author), Jan Berenstain (Author)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Random House Books for Young Readers | | Page Count: | 32 Pages | | Publication Date: | September 12, 1983 | | Sales Rank: | 2,913nd |
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Product Description
When Brother and Sister Bear accidentally break Mama's favorite lamp, their little lie grows bigger and bigger, until Papa Bear helps them find the words that set everything right again. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 30 reviews)
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Good book! by Mommy of 2  5 Stars
July 15, 2009
My kids enjoy this book very much. I like it because it helps them to understand that "lying" is a no-no. I have a 2yr old and a 5yr old. I chose this book b/c I wanted them to understand that honesty is very important & lying is not tolerated from mommy. Good book!
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Great book to teach kids abouth the truth by Dennis Kronstin (New York, NY) 5 Stars
April 22, 2009
Great book for children. Like every other book of these series, very educational and fun.
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A great book for kids about telling the truth by Christine M. Irvin (Columbus, OH) 5 Stars
February 02, 2009
The Berenstain Bears and the Truth is a good example of the authors tackling a moral issue. In this case, the issue is being truthful.
In the book, Brother and Sister Bear are playing with the soccer ball in the living room (which they're not supposed to do) when a wayward kick knocks Mama's favorite lamp to the floor, breaking it into several pieces. When Mama finds her lamp in pieces on the floor, the children make up a wild tale about a huge, colorful bird that flew in through the window and knocked the lamp over. The more they tell the tale, the more they embellish the bird's size and colors, getting confused about whether it was yellow with purple wings or purple with yellow wings.
Mama, of course, knows the children are not telling the truth and it makes her sad. When the children say they're sorry the lamp got broken (without admitting they did it), Mama says:
"I'm not worried about the lamp. We can always get another lamp, or we can glue this one back together. What I'm sad about is the thought that maybe, just maybe, my cubs, whom I've always trusted, aren't telling me the truth. And trust is not something you can put back together again."
Brother and Sister then admit to breaking Mama's lamp.
What I Like: Everything. This is the type of story any child can relate to. The language is easy to understand and the message is clear: Learning to tell the truth, even when you know you are going to get into trouble, is the right thing to do.
Also, this book has been around since 1983. More than one generation of children has learned the importance of telling the truth by reading this story.
What I Dislike: Nothing.
Overall Rating: Excellent.
Age Appeal: The publisher suggests ages 4-8. My children enjoyed this book during that age group, too, but my 12-year-old still gets out his stack of Berenstain Bear books and reads them!
Christine M. Irvin - Christian Children's Book Review
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It worked! by Carol L. Kwan (Mililani, HI United States) 5 Stars
December 10, 2008
When my 4-year old daughter started lying constantly we tried everything - lectures, books from the library about lying, loss of privileges, etc. When I found this book and read it to her, it was like a light bulb went off in her head. She finally understood and the lying stopped almost overnight. I'd recommend this book to any parent having trouble with a young child telling lies.
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Two boys' review: A lie detector for young kids by Jared Castle (Roseburg, Oregon United States) 5 Stars
July 14, 2008
I slip this book into the bedtime rotation a couple times per month. Of all the Berenstain Bears books, this one elicits the most uncomfortable looks from my two, young boys.
The book touches on the value of the truth as well as the problems that result from being a tattler. I've found the book to be a great tool for instilling values in our children. The book acts as a springboard to discuss their behavior and any outstanding issues they want to talk about.
The best of the Berenstain Bears books can help a parent reemphasize good values and good manners. I recommend this book for your kids' collection.
Here's some other Berenstain Bears books I recommend:
The Berenstain Bears Get in a Fight
The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Chores
The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners
The Berenstain Bears and Too Much TV
The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers
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SIMILAR PRODUCTS |
| The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners (First Time Books(R))
by Stan Berenstain (Author), Jan Berenstain (Author)
"When Mama Bear's efforts to improve her family's manners are unsuccessful, she devises a Politeness Plan--a chart listing a chore as a penalty for each act of rudeness. Basic etiquette is presented in a practical way. Berenstain illustrations add humor and understanding."--School Library Journal.
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| The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers (First Time Books(R))
by Stan Berenstain (Author), Jan Berenstain (Author)
When Papa Bear tells the cubs why they should never talk to strangers, Sister begins to view all strangers as evil until Mama brings some common sense to the problem. A good book to start awareness in young children."--School Library Journal.
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| The Berenstain Bears and the Messy Room
by Stan Berenstain (Author), Jan Berenstain (Author)
"The room shared by Brother and Sister is a mess because the cubs argue over who should neaten up instead of working together. Sure to make toddlers smile while they absorb an implied lesson."--Publishers Weekly.
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| The Berenstain Bears Think of Those in Need (First Time Books(R))
by Stan Berenstain (Author), Jan Berenstain (Author)
Stuff in the closets, stuff in the drawers, stuff in the attic--too much stuff everywhere! Mama Bear convinces the family that cleaning out the house can not only simplify their cluttered lives, but also benefit those who are in need!
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| The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Chores
by Jan Berenstain (Author), Jan Berenstain (Illustrator)
Papa Bear and the cubs are having some trouble with chores –– they don't want to do them! When they decide to take a break from cleaning, Mama Bear plays along. But what will happen when the mess builds up . . . and up . . . and up? Ages 3 – 7
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