Save the birds! Save the trees! That's what the cubs are saying around Bear Country. If Squire Grizzly gets his way and cuts down the trees in Birder's Woods, the yellow popinjays will have nowhere to rest. They could disappear forever. It's up to the cubs to save this important part of nature before it's too late!

The Berenstain Bears' Nature Rescue is an engaging early reader chapter book that features black and white illustrations alongside entertaining text and relatable characters. As read-alone or read-aloud, it helps kids connect plot to chapter structure and will have teachers and librarians asking for more. And as part of the beloved Living Lights series, it's the perfect segue for emerging readers and fans of the brand.

When kids graduate from picture books to chapter books, it's a great moment. Mama, Papa, Brother, Sister, and Honey will captivate readers ages 6-10 who are ready to take the next step in their reading comprehension.


Papa takes the cubs on a nature walk, introducing them to God's creatures that are their neighbors.


A new Berenstain Bears Living Lights book perfect for Valentine’s Day!

In The Berenstain Bears’ Valentine Blessings, young readers and Sister Bear find out that Brother Bear has a secret admirer! Sweetie Bear has sent him a valentine card, complete with pink hearts and flowers. What will tough, hockey-playing Brother do about this and his teasing sister? But Papa Bear steps in to save the day, telling the cubs a story about another set of young cubs and a secret admirer … Papa and Mama Bear! And he reminds the cubs that all love comes from God, who is love.

The Berenstain Bears’ Valentine Blessings:

  • The bestselling and beloved Berenstain Bears brand
  • Is a welcome addition to the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series with over 13 million copies sold since 2008
  • Proven tradition of teaching children valuable life lessons in a fun and creative way
  • Includes a sheet of colorful stickers featuring the whole Bear family

Young readers will enjoy reading about the upcoming school play at Bear Country School in this addition to the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn how to make the decision of minding their own business or acting as a peacemaker.

The Berenstain Bears Blessed are the Peacemakerspart of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series of books with over 13 million copies sold—is perfect for:

  • Early readers ages 4-8
  • Reading out loud in classrooms, during story time, and at home or bedtime
  • Birthday gifts, Easter, holiday gift giving, or as a new addition to your home library
  • Sparking intentional conversations about making the decision to help others with mediation

The Berenstain Bears Blessed are the Peacemakers is an addition to the Living Lights™ series that:

  • Features the hand-drawn artwork of the Berenstain family
  • Continues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain in this Berenstain Bears series of books
  • Is part of one of the bestselling children’s book series ever created, with more than 250 books published and nearly 300 million copies sold to date

Sister Bear is a super soccer player. She should be a shoo-in at soccer tryouts … except for one little problem. Sister Bear is too small. Will Sister make the team despite her size?

This engaging early reader chapter book features all your favorite Berenstain Bear family and friends.

Sister is fast on her feet. She kicks the ball with the power of a cub twice her size. Yet, even Mama, Papa, and Brother think she has set her sights too high because the other kids are all bigger than Sister. Is Sister Bear is too small to make the team?

This early reader chapter book helps kids connect plot to chapter structure, taking their love of books and reading to the next level. And, as part of the beloved Living Lights: A Faith Story series, it’s the perfect segue for emerging readers and fans of the brand.

The Berenstain Bears The Trouble with Tryouts:

  • Helps early readers ages 6–10 graduate from following along with picture books to reading chapter books on their own
  • Is the perfect stepping stone for readers who are ready to take the next important step in their reading comprehension
  • Includes all the Berenstain Bears family and friends who have been beloved by parents, grandparents, children, and grandchildren for decades
  • Features kid-friendly text and easy-to-read, easy-to-remember Scripture verses
  • Teaches valuable life lessons about always believing in yourself and never underestimating the power of an underdog
  • Is a fun, new book in the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights: A Faith Story series, which has sold over 13 million copies since 2008


Brother and Sister Bear are excited about the coming of Christmas, when they will perform in a pageant and receive presents, but they also learn an important lesson about giving to others.




In Sunday School, their teacher takes the cubs on a nature walk to learn about God's beautiful creatures.

When Papa Bear receives a turkey in payment for some work, Sister wants to keep it as a pet and is upset that it may become Thanksgiving dinner, until Mama gives her some hope and distracts her by suggesting they put on a show.

When the Bears begin to outgrow their beloved tree house home, they figure out a way to make it bigger so that they do not have to move away.


Young readers will understand the importance of staying humble and gracious in this addition to the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn how to not boast and how bragging can be hurtful.

The Berenstain Bears and the Biggest Brag—part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series of books with over 13 million sold—is perfect for:

  • Early readers ages 4-8
  • Reading out loud in classrooms, during story time, and at home or bedtime
  • Birthday gifts, Easter, holiday gift giving, or as a new addition to your home library
  • Sparking authentic conversations about appreciating an individual’s God-given talents and the difference between being proud and bragging

The Berenstain Bears and the Biggest Brag is an addition to the Living Lights™ series that:

  • Features the hand-drawn artwork of the Berenstain family
  • Continues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain in this Berenstain Bears series of books
  • Is part of one of the bestselling children’s book series ever created, with more than 250 books published and nearly 300 million copies sold to date


When Mama Bear takes away the television remote control, Brother and Sister Bear discover the wonders that God has created all around them.