The Berenstain Bears Values and Virtues Treasury: 8 Books in 1
The Berenstain Bears Series
What’s inside...
Calling all Berenstain Bears fans! Young readers will enjoy this collection of 8 stories in this addition to the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn about kindness, patience, love, respect, and much more. The Berenstain Bears Values and Virtues Treasury— part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series of books—is perfect for teaching important life values. This trusted storybook collection includes titles such as Kindness Counts, The Golden Rule, Show Some Respect, Get Involved, Love Their Neighbors, Patience, Please, Do the Right Thing, and Honesty Counts.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
240 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think it means to be kind to someone, and can you share a time when you were kind or someone was kind to you?
How do the Bear family members support each other? Can you think of ways we can support each other in our family?
Why is it important to be honest? Have you ever felt better after telling the truth, even if it was hard?
What did you learn about friendship from the Bear family? How can you be a good friend like them?
What does it mean to have good manners? Can you show me some good manners we can practice together?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the virtues, relate them to familiar situations at home, at school, or during playdates to make the concepts clear and personal.
Encourage your child to talk about their feelings and experiences related to the themes in the book, reinforcing the understanding of these values in everyday life.
Use examples from the Bear family’s stories to highlight specific virtues, and connect them to real-life actions your child can take.
Praise your child when they express understanding or examples of virtues, fostering a positive reinforcement and enthusiasm for learning and living these values.
Invite your child to ask questions about anything they did not understand, ensuring the conversation is two-sided and fully engaging.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Honesty
Explanation: The book showcases scenarios where the characters learn the importance of telling the truth, even when it's difficult.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by understanding the value of honesty in building trust with friends and family.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Characters in the book learn to take accountability for their actions, highlighting the role of responsibility.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to take charge of their chores and obligations at home and in school, bolstering their personal growth.
Example Lesson: Kindness
Explanation: Through interactions and conflicts, the book emphasizes treating others with kindness and compassion.
Real-World Application: Children can practice acts of kindness with peers and siblings, fostering a supportive and empathetic environment.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Stories depict characters facing challenges and persisting until they succeed, teaching perseverance.
Real-World Application: Kids are inspired to keep trying in the face of difficulties, whether in learning new skills or overcoming personal obstacles.