The Berenstain Bears First Time Books Book List in Alphabetical Order

The Berenstain Bears First Time Book Series
Authors: Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain
Illustrators: Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain
Number of Books in Series: 98 so far
Age Group: 3 - 8 years

Reading Level:

AR Levels 2.9-4.5
GLE 2.1-4.2
F&P/GRL K-P
DRA 18-38
Lexile^® measure 500L-790L

Companion/Related Series: list of all Berenstain Bears series

Book 1 Summary: Small Bear outgrows the bed his father made him when he was a baby--and none too soon.

Berenstain Bears First Time Books Book List:

This series can be read in any order.

Publication Order

Alphabetical Order

Jump to Books: 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 61-70 71-80 81-90 91-98

Book 1:

The Berenstain Bears and Baby Makes Five
Ages 3-8. August 1, 2000.
AR: 3.5 (0.5 Point, Quiz #66060); GLE: 2.9
F&P/GRL: K; DRA: 18
Lexile measure: AD630L

Book 2:

The Berenstain Bears and Mama's New Job
Ages 3-8. October 1, 1984.
AR: 3.9 (0.5 Point, Quiz #7452); GLE: 3.3
F&P/GRL: P; DRA: 38
Lexile measure: AD640L

Book 3:

The Berenstain Bears and the Bad Dream
Ages 3-8. May 1, 1988.
AR: 3.2 (0.5 Point, Quiz #7453); GLE: 2.9
F&P/GRL: P; DRA: 38
Lexile measure: AD580L

Book 4:

The Berenstain Bears and the Bad Habit
Ages 3-8. June 1, 1986.
AR: 3.9 (0.5 Point, Quiz #7454); GLE: 3.2
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD690L

Book 5:

The Berenstain Bears and the Bad Influence
Ages 3-8. June 24, 2008.
AR: 3.2 (0.5 Point, Quiz #127098)

Book 6:

The Berenstain Bears and the Big Blooper
Ages 3-8. October 1, 2000.
AR: 3.1 (0.5 Point, Quiz #44046); GLE: 3.1
Lexile measure: AD560L

Book 7:

The Berenstain Bears and the Big Question
Ages 3-8. October 12, 1999.

Book 8:

The Berenstain Bears and the Big Spelling Bee
Ages 3-8. June 6, 2007.
AR: 3.3 (0.5 Point, Quiz #120425)

Book 9:

The Berenstain Bears and the Blame Game
Ages 3-8. October 1, 1997.
AR: 3.3 (0.5 Point, Quiz #17505); GLE: 4.2
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD500L

Book 10:

The Berenstain Bears and the Bully
Ages 3-8. October 1, 1993.
AR: 3.4 (0.5 Point, Quiz #7456); GLE: 3.5
F&P/GRL: P; DRA: 38
Lexile measure: AD590L

Book 11:

The Berenstain Bears and the Double Dare
Ages 3-8. April 1, 1988.
AR: 3.1 (0.5 Point, Quiz #7457); GLE: 3.1
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD620L

Book 12:

The Berenstain Bears and the Excuse Note
Ages 3-8. September 1, 2001.
AR: 3.5 (0.5 Point, Quiz #66061)

Book 13:

The Berenstain Bears and the Green-Eyed Monster
Ages 3-8. March 1, 1995.
AR: 3.2 (0.5 Point, Quiz #66062)
Lexile measure: AD560L

Book 14:

The Berenstain Bears and the Homework Hassle
Ages 3-8. July 1, 1997.
AR: 3.4 (0.5 Point, Quiz #17506); GLE: 3.5
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD570L

Book 15:

The Berenstain Bears and the In-Crowd
Ages 3-8. February 1, 1989.
AR: 4.3 (0.5 Point, Quiz #7461); GLE: 3.8
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD790L

Book 16:

The Berenstain Bears and the Mama's Day Surprise
Ages 3-8. March 1, 2004.
AR: 4.1 (0.5 Point, Quiz #77271)

Book 17:

The Berenstain Bears and the Messy Room
Ages 3-8. May 1, 1983.
AR: 4.1 (0.5 Point, Quiz #7462); GLE: 3.7
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: 670L

Book 18:

The Berenstain Bears and the Nutcracker
Ages 3-8. September 27, 2011.
AR: 3.0 (0.5 Point, Quiz #147915); GLE: 2.1
Lexile measure: AD530L

Book 19:

The Berenstain Bears and the Papa's Day Surprise
Ages 3-8. April 1, 2003.
AR: 3.5 (0.5 Point, Quiz #74871)

Book 20:

The Berenstain Bears and the Prize Pumpkin
Ages 3-8. September 1, 1990.
AR: 4.2 (0.5 Point, Quiz #7466); GLE: 3.5
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD660L

Book 21:

The Berenstain Bears and the Real Easter Eggs
Ages 3-8. January 1, 2001.
AR: 3.9 (0.5 Point, Quiz #68084)

Book 22:

The Berenstain Bears and the Sitter
Ages 3-8. October 1, 1981.
AR: 3.4 (0.5 Point, Quiz #7469); GLE: 3.1
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD660L

Book 23:

The Berenstain Bears and the Slumber Party
Ages 3-8. March 1, 1990.
AR: 4.2 (0.5 Point, Quiz #7470); GLE: 3.5
F&P/GRL: P; DRA: 38
Lexile measure: AD680L

Book 24:

The Berenstain Bears and the Tooth Fairy
Ages 3-8. August 28, 2012.
AR: 3.1 (0.5 Point, Quiz #156311)
Lexile measure: AD550L

Book 25:

The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Chores
Ages 3-8. July 26, 2005.
AR: 3.7 (0.5 Point, Quiz #106798); GLE: 2.1
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD600L

Book 26:

The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Friends
Ages 3-8. January 1, 1987.
AR: 3.5 (0.5 Point, Quiz #7471); GLE: 3.5
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD550L

Book 27:

The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Grownups
Ages 3-8. February 1, 1992.
AR: 3.9 (0.5 Point, Quiz #7472); GLE: 3.1
F&P/GRL: N; DRA: 30
Lexile measure: AD580L

Book 28:

The Berenstain Bears and the Truth
Ages 3-8. September 1, 1983.
AR: 3.6 (0.5 Point, Quiz #7473); GLE: 3.1
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD680L

Book 29:

The Berenstain Bears and the Week at Grandma's
Ages 3-8. August 1, 1986.
AR: 3.8 (0.5 Point, Quiz #7474); GLE: 3.7
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD630L

Book 30:

The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Birthday
Ages 3-8. February 1, 1986.
AR: 3.6 (0.5 Point, Quiz #7476); GLE: 3.7
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD620L

Book 31:

The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Car Trip
Ages 3-8. January 3, 2006.
AR: 3.6 (0.5 Point, Quiz #117221)
Lexile measure: 570L

Book 32:

The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Junk Food
Ages 3-8. March 1, 1985.
AR: 4.0 (0.5 Point, Quiz #5503); GLE: 3.2
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD630L

Book 33:

The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Pressure
Ages 3-8. November 3, 1992.
AR: 3.9 (0.5 Point, Quiz #7477); GLE: 3.8
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD640L

Book 34:

The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Teasing
Ages 3-8. October 1, 1995.
AR: 3.4 (0.5 Point, Quiz #17507); GLE: 2.8
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD540L

Book 35:

The Berenstain Bears and Too Much TV
Ages 3-8. April 1, 1984.
AR: 3.8 (0.5 Point, Quiz #653); GLE: 3.2
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD630L

Book 36:

The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Vacation
Ages 3-8. March 1, 1989.
AR: 3.8 (0.5 Point, Quiz #7478); GLE: 2.2
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD630L

Book 37:

The Berenstain Bears Come Clean for School
Ages 3-8. June 21, 2011.
AR: 3.2 (0.5 Point, Quiz #146367); GLE: 3.2
Lexile measure: 630

Book 38:

The Berenstain Bears Count Their Blessings
Ages 3-8. October 24, 1995.
AR: 3.2 (0.5 Point, Quiz #17508); GLE: 3.4
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD560L

Book 39:

The Berenstain Bears Don't Pollute (Anymore)
Ages 3-8. September 3, 1991.
AR: 4.5 (0.5 Point, Quiz #7480); GLE: 3.1
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD710L

Book 40:

The Berenstain Bears Forget their Manners
Ages 3-8. August 1, 1985.
AR: 4.3 (0.5 Point, Quiz #7481); GLE: 3.1
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD620L

Book 41:

The Berenstain Bears Get in a Fight
Ages 3-8. April 1, 1982.
AR: 3.7 (0.5 Point, Quiz #7482); GLE: 3.3
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD560L

Book 42:

The Berenstain Bears Get Stage Fright
Ages 3-8. August 1, 1986.
AR: 3.8 (0.5 Point, Quiz #7483); GLE: 3.7
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD640L

Book 43:

The Berenstain Bears Get the Gimmies
Ages 3-8. October 1, 1988.
AR: 3.6 (0.5 Point, Quiz #7484); GLE: 3.3
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD640L

Book 44:

The Berenstain Bears Get Their Kicks
Ages 3-8. March 1, 1998.
AR: 4.0 (0.5 Point, Quiz #19206); GLE: 3.5
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD660L

Book 45:

The Berenstain Bears Go Green
Ages 3-8. February 26, 2013.
AR: 3.3 (0.5 Point, Quiz #161749); GLE: 3.3
Lexile measure: AD570L

Book 46:

The Berenstain Bears Go On a Ghost Walk
Ages 3-8. July 26, 2005.
AR: 3.7 (0.5 Point, Quiz #106207)

Book 47:

The Berenstain Bears Go Out for The Team
Ages 3-8. January 1, 1987.
AR: 4.0 (0.5 Point, Quiz #7485); GLE: 3.7
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD670L

Book 48:

The Berenstain Bears Go Out to Eat
Ages 3-8. December 29, 2009.
AR: 3.2 (0.5 Point, Quiz #135204); GLE: 2.3
F&P/GRL: M; DRA: 24
Lexile measure: AD570L

Book 49:

The Berenstain Bears Go to Camp
Ages 3-8. March 1, 1982.
AR: 4.0 (0.5 Point, Quiz #7486); GLE: 3.2
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD690L

Book 50:

The Berenstain Bears Go to School
Ages 3-8. July 1, 1978.
AR: 3.2 (0.5 Point, Quiz #7487); GLE: 3.1
Lexile measure: 520L

Book 51:

The Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor
Ages 3-8. January 1, 1981.
AR: 3.2 (0.5 Point, Quiz #7488); GLE: 3.1
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD620L

Book 52:

The Berenstain Bears: Hospital Friends
Ages 3-8. April 21, 2015.
AR: 4.0 (0.5 Point, Quiz #181734)

Book 53:

The Berenstain Bears Hug and Make Up
Ages 3-8. December 12, 2006.
AR: 4.1 (0.5 Point, Quiz #120426)

Book 54:

The Berenstain Bears In the Dark
Ages 3-8. June 1, 1982.
AR: 3.8 (0.5 Point, Quiz #7490); GLE: 3.1
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD690L

Book 55:

The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers
Ages 3-8. August 1, 1985.
AR: 3.6 (0.5 Point, Quiz #7491); GLE: 3.1
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD590L

Book 56:

The Berenstain Bears Lend a Helping Hand
Ages 3-8. July 1, 1998.
AR: 3.5 (0.5 Point, Quiz #25955)

Book 57:

The Berenstain Bears Long, Long Ago
Ages 3-8. February 20, 2018.

Book 58:

The Berenstain Bears Lose a Friend
Ages 3-8. November 27, 2007.
AR: 3.6 (0.5 Point, Quiz #124203)

Book 59:

The Berenstain Bears Meet Santa Bear
Ages 3-8. January 1, 1984.
AR: 4.1 (0.5 Point, Quiz #7492); GLE: 3.1
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD660L

Book 60:

The Berenstain Bears No Girls Allowed
Ages 3-8. February 1, 1986.
AR: 3.7 (0.5 Point, Quiz #7494); GLE: 3.6
Lexile measure: AD560L

Book 61:

The Berenstain Bears: Pirate Adventure
Ages 3-8. August 16, 2016.

Book 62:

The Berenstain Bears Safe and Sound!
Ages 3-8. May 26, 2009.
AR: 3.5 (0.5 Point, Quiz #131088)

Book 63:

The Berenstain Bears: That's So Rude!
Ages 3-8. September 3, 2019.

Book 64:

The Berenstain Bears Think of Those in Need
Ages 3-8. July 1, 1999.
AR: 3.9 (0.5 Point, Quiz #40209)

Book 65:

The Berenstain Bears Trick or Treat
Ages 3-8. August 1, 1989.
AR: 4.0 (0.5 Point, Quiz #7496); GLE: 3.2
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD670L

Book 66:

The Berenstain Bears Trouble with Commercials
Ages 3-8. April 10, 2007.
AR: 4.4 (0.5 Point, Quiz #121163)

Book 67:

The Berenstain Bears Under the Sea
Ages 3-8. April 19, 2016.
AR: 3.9 (0.5 Point, Quiz #190247)
Lexile measure: AD610L

Book 68:

The Berenstain Bears Visit Grizzlyland
Ages 3-8. May 22, 2018.

Book 69:

The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist
Ages 3-8. October 1, 1981.
AR: 3.6 (0.5 Point, Quiz #7500); GLE: 3.4
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD610L

Book 70:

The Berenstain Bears Visit the Firehouse
Ages 3-8. June 28, 2016.
AR: 2.9 (0.5 Point, Quiz #190300)
Lexile measure: AD550L

Book 71:

The Berenstain Bears: We Love Our Dad!
Ages 3-8. April 23, 2013.
AR: 3.0 (0.5 Point, Quiz #161750)
Lexile measure: AD500L

Book 72:

The Berenstain Bears: We Love Our Mom!
Ages 3-8. March 13, 2012.
AR: 3.0 (0.5 Point, Quiz #153820)

Book 73:

The Berenstain Bears: We Love the Library
Ages 3-8. October 3, 2017.

Book 74:

The Berenstain Bears: Welcome to Bear Country
Ages 3-8. April 18, 2017.

Book 75:

The Berenstain Bears: When I Grow Up
Ages 3-8. September 1, 2015.
AR: 3.8 (0.5 Point, Quiz #190249)

Book 76:

The Berenstain Bears' Bedtime Battle
Ages 3-8. December 28, 2004.
AR: 3.1 (0.5 Point, Quiz #104939)
Lexile measure: AD540L

Book 77:

The Berenstain Bears' Big Family Album
Ages 3-8. May 7, 2019.

Book 78:

The Berenstain Bears' Computer Trouble
Ages 3-8. September 14, 2010.
AR: 4.0 (0.5 Point, Quiz #141646)
Lexile measure: AD640L

Book 79:

The Berenstain Bears' Dinosaur Dig
Ages 3-8. July 3, 2012.
AR: 3.9 (0.5 Point, Quiz #159157)
Lexile measure: 630

Book 80:

The Berenstain Bears' Dollars and Sense
Ages 3-8. January 23, 2001.
AR: 3.9 (0.5 Point, Quiz #47825)
Lexile measure: 620L

Book 81:

The Berenstain Bears' Easter Parade
Ages 3-8. January 28, 2014.
AR: 3.3 (0.5 Point, Quiz #168414)
Lexile measure: AD590L

Book 82:

The Berenstain Bears' Funny Valentine
Ages 3-8. December 1, 2002.
AR: 3.2 (0.5 Point, Quiz #66065)

Book 83:

The Berenstain Bears' Graduation Day
Ages 3-8. April 22, 2014.
AR: 3.8 (0.5 Point, Quiz #170813); GLE: 3.8
Lexile measure: AD700L

Book 84:

The Berenstain Bears' Mad, Mad, Mad Toy Craze
Ages 3-8. March 1, 1999.
AR: 3.9 (0.5 Point, Quiz #40210)

Book 85:

The Berenstain Bears' Moving Day
Ages 3-8. January 1, 1981.
AR: 3.7 (0.5 Point, Quiz #7493); GLE: 3.4
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD670L

Book 86:

The Berenstain Bears' New Baby
Ages 3-8. September 1, 1974.
AR: 3.4 (0.5 Point, Quiz #6054); GLE: 3.1
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD620L

Book 87:

The Berenstain Bears' New Neighbors
Ages 3-8. September 13, 1994.
AR: 3.4 (0.5 Point, Quiz #9256); GLE: 4.2
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD570L

Book 88:

The Berenstain Bears' Night Before Christmas
Ages 3-8. September 24, 2013.
AR: 3.9 (0.5 Point, Quiz #172050)
Lexile measure: AD580L

Book 89:

The Berenstain Bears' Pet Rescue
Ages 3-8. December 31, 2018.

Book 90:

The Berenstain Bears' Really Big Pet Show
Ages 3-8. September 2, 2008.
AR: 3.3 (0.5 Point, Quiz #127603)

Book 91:

The Berenstain Bears' Report Card Trouble
Ages 3-8. May 1, 2002.
AR: 3.8 (0.5 Point, Quiz #66066)

Book 92:

The Berenstain Bears' Show-and-Tell
Ages 3-8. May 2, 2017.

Book 93:

The Berenstain Bears' Sick Days
Ages 3-8. September 22, 2009.
AR: 3.8 (0.5 Point, Quiz #134103)

Book 94:

The Berenstain Bears' Trouble at School
Ages 3-8. August 1, 1987.
AR: 4.0 (0.5 Point, Quiz #7497); GLE: 3.7
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD670L

Book 95:

The Berenstain Bears' Trouble with Money
Ages 3-8. June 1, 1983.
AR: 4.0 (0.5 Point, Quiz #7498); GLE: 2.7
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD740L

Book 96:

The Berenstain Bears' Trouble with Pets
Ages 3-8. October 1, 1990.
AR: 3.6 (0.5 Point, Quiz #7499); GLE: 2.8
F&P/GRL: L; DRA: 20
Lexile measure: AD600L

Book 97:

The Berenstain Bears' Valentine Love Bug
Ages 3-8. November 25, 2014.
AR: 3.6 (0.5 Point, Quiz #182182)
Lexile measure: 600L

Book 98:

The Birds, the Bees, and the Berenstain Bears
Ages 3-8. January 1, 2000.
AR: 3.1 (0.5 Point, Quiz #66067)

Companion Book:

The Berenstain Bears Just Grin and Bear It!
Ages 3-8. April 3, 2018.

Book Sets: Sets of Up to 98 Books

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Film/Television/Theatrical Adaptations:

Adapted into TV series that ran in 1985-1987: The Berenstain Bears
Adapted into TV series that ran in 2002-2003 The Berenstain Bears

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