Are you starting kindergarten this year? Find out what it's like along with Sister Bear! When Sister gets on the school bus the first day of school she isn't at all sure she'll like it. The bus is noisy and the classroom is, too. Everyone wants to play with the same toys. But after story time things calm down. Sister even takes a nap and paints a picture to take home. She discovers that she likes school after all. For forty years children have been enthralled by the world of the Berenstain Bears. These easy-to-read stories about a funny bear family teach important values. What's more, the generally wise parent bears aren't afraid to be wrong. The First Time Books Berenstain series is a must for every youngster.

Stan and Jan Berenstain

Stan and Jan Berenstain began as cartoonists for McCall's and Good Housekeeping. When their two sons became young readers they created a funny bear family that would get children reading. Mr. and Mrs. Berenstain are the authors of all the Berenstain Bear books. The Berenstains get ideas for their new books from their grandchildren.