and exceptions. University Park, PA 16802-1812 Stan and Jan Berenstain live in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, outside of Philadelphia. The Berenstains were also honored for their work in children's literature when they received the Ludington Award in 1989. It's exciting to think of and the move part is dreadful. Their autobiographical adventures are recounted in "Down a Sunny Dirt Road." Since their first Berenstain Bear book, "The Big Honey Hunt," more than . Of their books, 35 are in the Publishers Weekly top 250 titles of all time, and 15 are in the top 100 children's paperbacks. I think there's a very good reason that this book series has spanned decades and maintained popularity. They met in 1941 while attending the Philadelphia Museum School of Industrial Arts and married five years later. Details I used this book to talk about why I was leaving first grade to go to second grade. 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. The book appeared in 1981, about the same time that the Bears' "First Time Books" were hitting their creative peak. There are problems, but they're the kind of typical family problems everyone goes through. "The Berenstain Family - Bears and People", "Meet the Author: Stan and Jan Berenstain.". The Berenstains were also co-creators of "It's All in the Family," an illustrated feature first published by McCall's magazine. Commons Attribution 4.0 license. Berger, Leslie. Stan Berenstain was born on 29 September 1923 in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. New York: Random House, 1988. "Father of Berenstain Bears dies - Stanley Berenstain rivaled Dr. Seuss for children's affections. 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. [3][10][19][34], Many people incorrectly remember the name of the series as the "Berenstein Bears". and end up bre. "[5][6] The second bear book, The Bike Lesson, appeared in 1964, featuring the names Stan and Jan Berenstain instead of Stanley and Janice; Geisel had changed the credit without consulting them. I really enjoyed reading Berenstain Bears books. Jan Berenstain was born Jan . The Berenstain Bears could also be found at the parks as costumed characters. Stan and Jan added Sister to the Bear family to correspond with how their own family was changing. Jan Berenstain lived in Bucks County, which is north of Philadelphia. Stan and Jan Berenstain's 50-year-old series, with its family of bears living in a big tree house down a sunny dirt road deep in Bear Country, covers the waterfront of possible toddler. Berenstain attended The Philadelphia College of Art from 1941 to 1942, where he met Janice Grant, his future wife. The Berenstain Bears - Awards - IMDb (1985-2004) Awards Showing all 1 win and 10 nominations Daytime Emmy Awards 1987 Nominee Daytime Emmy Outstanding Performer in Children's Programming Ruth Buzzi For playing "Mama Bear". They currently lived in Solebury Township, where most of the Berenstain Bears series were written. Stanley "Stan" Berenstain (September 29, 1923 November 26, 2005), was born in a neighborhood of west Philadelphia, and died of cancer in Solebury Township, Pennsylvania.Janice "Jan" Berenstain (Janice Grant) (born July 26 . Stan and Jan Berenstain were already successful cartoonists for magazines and adult humor books when they began writing children's books. and exceptions. These books can be very helpful for children to relate to all the different situations that are going on in their lives. Logan chose to read a whole group of them, including this one. University Libraries, Creative Another favourite - I was fond of so many of these. The series also led to a series of animated television specials including The Berenstain Bears' Christmas Tree. During World War II, Stan was a medical assistant in the Army, and Jan worked in an airplane factory. In the end of the book it is realized that everything works out and the family is quite comfortable in their new treehouse. . Among my set of mothers the series is known mostly as the one that makes us dread the bedtime routine the most." They have two sons and four grandchildren who continue to provide them with ideas for their books. Read them slightly out of order too, as well as being a huge fan of the TV series, so the books pre-move and pre-Sister Bear were always a bit strange. Will he like the new place? The Berenstain Bears' Sampler: The Best of Bear Country. When my eldest was 3, we were preparing to move. [6], Jan Berenstain died of a stroke on February 24, 2012.[7]. I thorougly enjoyed it. 2003. Except where otherwise noted, this work is subject to This is a really cute and popular children's book. ", Steven Herb, Ph.D., Founding Director (2000-2017), James McCready, Information Resources and Services Specialist. Stan and Jan Berenstain began their collaborative career drawing cartoons for magazines. Most reprised their roles in the subsequent specials. Stan and Jan Berenstain live in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, outside of Philadelphia. Stan and Jan Berenstain (often called The Berenstains) were American writers and illustrators best known for creating the children's book series the Berenstain Bears. Within a given issue, each It's All in the Family drawing was a stand-alone panel with a caption gag, rather than one panel of a sequential strip, but individual panels in order depicted the complete arc (preparation, completion, aftermath) of that issue's family experience. 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, "Family values is what we're all about. Please pardon our dust. Jan Berenstain was born on July 26, 1923 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Book Title: Stan and January Berenstain's "It's All in the Family". Major Group ExhibitionsBucks County Illustrators Exhibition, 1981The Berenstain Bears Celebrate: The Art of Stan and Jan Berenstain, Michener Art Museum, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, 2002Major CollectionsManuscript Collection, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New YorkNovels and Short StoriesMarital Blitz, 1954It's All in the Family, 1958The Facts of Life for Grown-Ups, 1963Never Trust Anyone Over 13, 1970Are Parents for Real?, 1972What Your Parents Never Told You About Being a Mom or Dad, 1995ScreenplaysThe Berenstain Bears' Christmas Tree, NBC, 1979The Bears' Nature Guide, 1976The Berenstain Bears' Science Fair, 1978The Bear Detectives, 1986The Bears' Almanac, 1986The Bears' Vacation, 1986Bears in the Night, 1986The Bear Scouts, 1986The Bike Lesson, 1986The Bears' Picnic, 1986Inside, Outside, Upside Down, 1986Old Hat, New Hat, 1986The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree, 1986Children's LiteratureOver one hundred Berenstain Bears books written and illustrated, beginning in 1962 Creators of coloring books published by Random House, 1987-1989Collaborators on several Berenstain Bears Big Chapter Books, written by son Leo and illustrated by son Michael, 1994-presentPublicationsCartoons for the following publications:Collier's, Saturday Evening Post, Philadelphia Inquirer, McCall's, and Good Housekeeping, as well as Dell Paperback Books and Hallmark Cards, Teaching and Professional AppointmentsJan: Instructor, Drawing and Painting, Philadelphia Museum School College of Art, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1944-1948Stan and Jan Instructors, Children's Art Classes, Saturday Programs, Philadelphia Settlement School of Music and Art, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1948Awards12th Drexel Citation for Outstanding Work in Children's Literature, 1982Ambassadors of Bucks County Award, 1983Commissioners Distinguished Service Award, presented by Mark Schweiker, 1991. My dad killed out fish Napoleon the first night in our new house. We never moved when I was a kid. It's horrible. Clearly they can afford better, since they seem to have enough funds to own and run their own jalopy. )[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. Stanley (Stan) Berenstain was born on September 29, 1923, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Berenstain, Stan and Jan Berenstain. I'm going to hope that their stop polluting book makes up for it. Drawing upon their own domestic experiences for inspiration, the Berenstains soon produced a series of best-selling humor books based on family-oriented themes. In 2007, the Berenstain Bears became the "spokesbears" for Prevent Child Abuse America. [3][4][6] In 1951, they published Berenstains' Baby Book,[7] a humorous how-to aimed at adults and based on their experiences raising their infant son Leo in downtown Philadelphia. Comparing it to the film Elf, Levy said he thought the Berenstain Bears film would be "witty but never sarcastic". Some of these awards include the Ludington Award from the Educational Paperback Association, the Drexel Citation from Drexel University, and several Philadelphia Children's Literary Roundtable honors. 1987. The Berenstain Bears Celebrate: The Art of Stan and Jan Berenstain, Michener Art Museum, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, 2002 Major Collections Manuscript Collection, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York . 5 November 2018. Author and professor Donna Jo Napoli said, "Those bears have helped so many children through so many kinds of challenges that kids face, in such a cheerful and kind of energetic way. Each book has a moral to it, with few exceptions, and the drawing is phenomenal, especially the attention to detail. (However, new characters appeared.) Writer: The Berenstain Bears. Sims, Gayle Ronan. Nominee. [1][10][11] He asked questions such as "What kind of pipe tobacco does Papa Bear smoke?" Michael has also written 30 children's books on his own, and Leo has published a book of short stories about his travels to Indonesia. They worked on this feature from 1956 through 1990. They have received multiple Philadelphia Library Children's Reading Round Table honor book awards. ", Mariska, Bradley. They declined, but the idea did lead to a 1988 book about peer pressure, The Berenstain Bears and the Double Dare. I enjoyed them then. [1] The Berenstain Bears franchise has also expanded well beyond the books, encompassing television series and a wide variety of other products and licenses. Awards 12th Drexel Citation for Outstanding Work in Children's Literature, 1982 Ambassadors of Bucks County Award, 1983 In the end, it was the best decision and I have had so many more opportunities in Colorado than I would have had in Missouri. Of their books, 35 are in the Publishers Weekly top 250 titles of all time, and 15 are in the top 100 children's paperbacks. Written by Tim Godfrey, Fall 2001; revised 2005; updated 2015, Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Statement, About the Literary and Cultural Heritage Maps of Pennsylvania, http://teacher.scholastic.com/authorsandbooks/authors/beren/bio.htm, Penn State was released by Good Mood Records in 2006. [79], In August 2012, the publishers of the series faced controversy regarding the fast food restaurant Chick-fil-A's plan to distribute titles in the series as part of a kids' meal promotion, with gay rights advocates urging the publishers to pull out of the promotion, due to the Chick-fil-A founder's controversial statements regarding same-sex marriage. [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. She was a writer and producer, known for The Berenstain Bears (1985), The Berenstain Bears and The Berenstain Bears' Camping Adventure (1993). In it, he responded to the question of why they hadn't retired: "Why would we retire? Secondly, I loved the message in the book. a Creative the The Berenstain Bears New Kitten I Can Read Level is universally compatible later than any devices to read. 9 Route 183, Stockbridge, MA 01262 | 413.298.4100 Brother bear is sad that he has to leave this house here and all his friends and he wonders if he is going to have new friends. However, the bestselling Berenstain Bear book of all time is still The Berenstain Bears' New Baby. During World War II, Stan was a medical assistant in the Army, and Jan worked in an airplane factory. They also sought to exert their influence on some details, according to Stan. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop, who asked them to write an anti-smoking book for children. [15], Critics of the series have called it "syrupy", "unsatisfying", "infuriatingly formulaic", "hokey", "abominable", and "little more than stern lectures dressed up as children's stories". 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.". When Mama goes to the market, Brother and Sister play soccer in the house . Humanitas Prize. This led to over 30 years of the Berenstain Bears.Connection to Bucks CountyThe Berenstains moved to Bucks County in 1976 from Elkins Park. Rent and save from the world's largest eBookstore. This helps us begin having a more honest conversation about how each of us has a role to prevent the abuse and neglect of our nation's children. It's almost like the Berenstain Bears got their clothing by raiding the town dump with the rest of the bears. Author/Illustrator. 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 met as students at the Philadelphia College of Art. Their first published children's book was called The Big Honey Hunt . New York: Random House, 1983. Great bears's book told in flashback to when the family moved into the treehouse. It was about a family of bears, who later became known as the "Berenstain Bears". The Berenstains were also honored for their work in children's literature when they received the Ludington Award in 1989. The Children's Choice Award was given to The Berenstain Bears' New Neighbors in 1995. He was survived by Jan, four children, and legions of fans whose childhoods he had enriched. The authors and illustrators of more than one hundred titles of bear books were married. Statements|PSU Hotlines|Accessibility. "Our bears don't wear shoes, and Papa wouldn't wear his hat in the house And we try to keep complete, total banality out of the stories. and exceptions. Geisel's advice launched them on a life-career writing and illustrating the very successful Berenstain Bears books. They have two sons and four grandchildren who continue to provide them with ideas for their books. The exhibit was subsequently hosted by the Rockwell Museum in 2003. There have been television shows based on the Berenstain Bears books, as well as CD-ROMs and videos. 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. The book, as it's title says, follows the bear family as they move from their old comfortable home into a new town with new folks and a new house. The Children's Choice Award was given to The Berenstain Bears' New Neighbors in 1995. Get help and learn more about the design. It does well explaining how things will be the same in one way, their items will all be going with them. Stan and Jan Berenstain (often called The Berenstains) were American writers and illustrators best known for creating the children's book series the Berenstain Bears. 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. 502 Paterno Library [81][82][83][84][85], A musical album titled The Berenstain Bears Save Christmas: The Musical! Berenstain, Stan and Jan Berenstain. The project was envisioned as a comedy with both live action and computer-animated elements, and an original storyline that would combine details from several Berenstain books. Mike became a published author and illustrator starting in 1976, and Leo published a book of short stories in 1992. This book about a family of bears, written for Dr. Seuss's Beginner Books series, was so popular that Dr. Seuss himself, Theodore Geisel, encouraged them to write more stories. The books feature a family of anthropomorphic grizzly bears who generally learn a moral or safety-related lesson in the course of each story. In adulthood, I still like some things about these books, other things not so much. Hope youll take a look. :). [6], Their sons Leo and Mike also entered the family business. Great book! admin@edupaperback.org. It's a wonderful place. 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. Jan Berenstain, 1923 - Jan Berenstain was born in 1923 in Philadelphia, the same year and place as her future husband Stan. [73] Improper Magazine called it "a genuinely enjoyable and enriching experience for kids", while The New York Times said that "little theatergoers will enjoy the actors" but the story was "a bit too tidy and tame".[20][74]. [14][15] Mike Berenstain continues to write and illustrate new books in the series. Moving day tells the story that many of your students will be able to relate to and that is when a family is uprooted and moves to a new community. They have also received a Silver Diploma in 1980, 1982, and 1987 for The Berenstain Bears' Christmas Tree television special. [citation needed] Over 300 books were published in 23 languages.[5]. Children's Author/Illustrator Biographies, Berenstain, Stan and Jan This book about a family of bears, written for Dr. Seuss's Beginner Books series, was so popular that Dr. Seuss himself, Theodore Geisel, encouraged them to write more stories. They liked each other right away, and found out that the both enjoyed the same kinds of books, plays, music and art. This story is about when they had to move from the mountainside to the house they live in now. [78], Beginning in 2008, a number of Berenstain Bears titles of a specifically religious nature have been released by Mike Berenstain. 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. Stan Berenstain and his wife have received numerous awards for their work on The Berenstain Bears series. They have received multiple Philadelphia Library Children's Reading Round Table honor book awards. The book is surprisingly frank and honest about the process: "When Sister Bear learns that the reason Mama Bear's lap is getting smaller is because a new cub is growing in her womb, she is curious about how it will get out. Enter Mama, who eventually sets everyone straight. New York: Random House, 1987. To coincide with the 40th anniversary celebration of the first Berenstain Bears book, Random House published the couples autobiography, Down a Sunny Dirt Road. Small Bear has a new bike, but before he . They produced together the magazine cartoon feature It's All in the Family from 1956 to 1989 in McCall's and Good Housekeeping. Commons Attribution 4.0 license. "[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. 502 Paterno Library The Berenstain Bears' New Baby, published in 1974, was based on the addition of Michael to the Berenstain family. Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Equity & Justice Commitment, https://www.illustrationhistory.org/illustrations/cover-of-the-big-honey-hunt, https://www.illustrationhistory.org/illustrations/cover-of-the-berenstain-bears-go-to-school, https://www.illustrationhistory.org/illustrations/cover-of-the-berenstain-bears-new-baby, https://www.illustrationhistory.org/illustrations/cover-of-the-berenstain-bears-new-neighbors, https://www.illustrationhistory.org/illustrations/did-she-have-them-yet, https://www.illustrationhistory.org/illustrations/keds-shoes-advertising-poster, Rockwell Center for Americal Visual Studies, Norman Rockwell Museum e-newsletter sign-up, The Society of Childrens Book Writers and Illustrators. Sister Bear wants ALL the things! This was my favorite book I picked this week for a couple of reasons. We travel extensively. 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 . Submit Work Well after 5 moves during 9 years of marriage I can tell you Moving is just a lot of work. He died on 26 November 2005 in Solebury, Pennsylvania, USA. 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. They had two sons, Leo (born 1948) and Mike (born 1951). In 1946, he married JanGrant, an author and illustrator, with whom he had two sons, Leo and Michael. The Pennsylvania State University All rights In 1951, the couple published Berenstains' Baby Book, which dealt with the issues of pregnancy and child-rearing. They started writing these books to help their own children learn how to read, but the books quickly became favorites of young children learning how to read everywhere. 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I love the mountains and how freely Brother Bear was allowed to play before he grew up enough to become all responsible and go to school. . A very cute and simple story that deals with moving. The Berenstains were successful cartoonists with several adult humor books and magazine credits to their names before their first Berenstain Bears book.[3]. They are meant for children who have outgrown the normal Berenstain Bears picture books. [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 Berenstains were also honored for their work in children's literature when they received the Ludington Award in 1989. . New York: Beginner Books, 1962. Both Stan and Jan were born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Stan Berenstain and his wife have received numerous awards for their work on The Berenstain Bears series. University Libraries, Creative 27 Feb. 2012 <, Steven Herb, Ph.D., Founding Director (2000-2017), James McCready, Information Resources and Services Specialist. Where is the warmth, the spirit of discovery and imagination in Bear Country? Copyright @2021 The Pennsylvania State University. Jan Berenstain passed away on February 24, 2012 in Solebury, at the age of eighty-eight. I'm not putting stars on these partly b/c I feel I'd need to look at them again to see what I'd rate them now, and I don't have them available (which in itself tells you they aren't big favorites I guess). The Berenstain Bears live in a beautiful tree house now but they didn't always live there. Stan and Jan Berenstain were both born in 1923 in Philadelphia. 540-318-7770 Jan Berenstain, 1923 - Jan Berenstain was born in 1923 in Philadelphia, the same year and place as her future husband Stan. In 1999, the Berenstains released The Berenstain Bears and the Big Question, the first Berenstain Bear book to discuss religion. Photo Credit: "Photograph of Stan Berenstain." Publisher: Random House Publishing Group. Stan and Jan Berenstain were both born in 1923 in Philadelphia. My mother read this book to my brother and I as we were about to move from Nebraska to Illinois. [21][22][30][31][32] Following Jan Berenstain's death in 2012, acclaimed children's author Jerry Spinelli said that "the Berenstains made a wonderful and lasting contribution to children's literature". [19], Subsequent letters from readers condemned Farhi for expressing such harshness toward the recently deceased; one wrote, "In the name of fairness, please be sure to allow the Berenstain family the opportunity to someday retort in Farhi's obituary. But Stan Berenstain's love for his characters shines through in the narration despite the sparseness. "Berenstain Bears Co-Creator Jan Berenstain Dies. Loved it! 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