Jan Berenstain

The Bears are on a steam train trip across Bear country. Mama and Papa enjoy the scenery but the cubs want to learn about the train. With luck, Grizzly Jones might let them blow the train whistle.

Make your way to the ballot box --- Mama is running for mayor! There are lots of improvements to be made in Bear Country, and Mama has a plan. She's going to fix the roads, pick up the trash, and replace the broken streetlights. But will she promise too much?

When Papa brings home a computer, the whole family is soon spending all day, every day staring at the screen, which means it is up to Papa to get the Berenstains back into the real world.

"Papa and the cubs take Mama to Bear Country Grill for a special treat. From getting to the restaurant until dessert time, the night is full of fun and adventure. With the Bears, nothing is boring, especially not a night out on the town."--P. [4] of cover.

There's going to be a pet show at the Bear Town Festival this year. The Bear family makes sure all their pets -- Little Lady, Gracie, Swish, and their new bird, Keats -- look and feel their best for the big day.

"Papa Bear is the best dad that a cub could ask for. So for Father's Day, the cubs decide to do all of Papa Bear's work for him. What a special treat!"--P. [4] of cover.

With Mother's Day only a week away, Brother and Sister Bear are looking for the perfect present for Mama. After all, Mama Bear is always there for her cubs! When Brother scrapes his knees, Mama is there with bear hugs and kisses. When Sister needs help with her homework, Mama always lends a helping paw. So, what can the cubs possibly do to show their mom how much they love her?

Brother and Sister offer to help care for Oscar the pony in exchange for riding lessons from Farmer Ben.

Mama Bear starts a campaign to convince her family that they are eating too much junk food.

Papa Bear gets into a sticky situation when Brother Bear's class visits a honey farm and learns how honey is made.