Rhyming text describes a day of fun and adventure that a bear shares with his mother.

When an increase in rudeness and aggressive behavior is noticed at Bear Country School, teachers and parents decide that something must be done.

The Berenstain Bears travel around the world, from Africa to the Great Wall of China, using their Anywhere-Anyplace Machine.

Paddington Bear arrives from Darkest Peru with nothing but his suitcase and several jars of marmalade, and is discovered by Mr. and Mrs. Brown, who bring him home to their family.

It is when the fix-it man is trying to repair the television and her parents are trying to entertain her that Emma becomes so interested in reading, she no longer cares about TV.

The Berenstain Bears celebrate Thanksgiving by taking a walk through their neighborhood and enjoying the sights of the season--fall foliage, ripe red apples, bright orange pumpkins, and turkeys.

"The Bear Family, all of their friends and family, and even the nature all around them get dressed in their Easter best for an Easter Sunday celebration at the Chapel in the Woods. Join Mama, Papa, Brother, Sister, and Honey as they go to services, have an Easter treasure hunt, and learn what Easter is all about"--Back cover.

Sophie is uninterested in writing a research report on polar bears until a polar bear named Olafur swoops her away to the Arctic, where she learns all about the playful bear's habits and habitat, from glacier mice to Northern Lights.

When Bear decides to give the moon a birthday present, he climbs a mountain to get close enough to ask what day is the moon's birthday.

The Good Deed Scouts decide that Mama needs a break from her chores and pitch in to help around the house and show her the respect and honor all parents deserve, but their hard work may not measure up to Mama's high standards.