The Berenstain Bears and the Mama's New Job
Stan and Jan Berenstain
📚 Genre
Children's Literature - Picture Book, Life Lessons
🏢 Publisher
Random House, First Time Books imprint
📅 Publication Year
1994 (Copyright 1994 visible)
🔢 ISBN
0-679-86435-0 / 978-0679864356
About This Book
Mama Bear decides to open a quilt shop business, 'Country Quilts,' leading to changes in the household dynamic as Papa, Brother, and Sister Bear learn to take on more responsibilities at home. The cover shown is the back cover of a First Time Book edition featuring a pink background and promotional images of other titles in the series including 'Go Out For the Team'.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
32 pages
Edition
Paperback, Early Printing (price $2.50)
Series
The Berenstain Bears First Time Books; part of a series containing over 300 titles.
Target Audience
Children (Ages 3-7)
Collector Information
Condition
Good/Very Good; visible edge wear and slight laminate peeling on the bottom edge/corner, but barcode and text are crisp and clean.
Estimated Value
$2.00 - $5.00
Rarity
Common; mass-produced in the millions and widely available in used bookstores and libraries.
Historical Significance
The Berenstain Bears series is one of the most successful children's franchises in history, known for teaching moral and social lessons; this specific title addressed the 1980s/90s trend of mothers entering the workforce.
Collector Notes
Collectors look for early editions with no scribbling, intact covers, and no 'ex-library' stamps. Value is primarily sentimental rather than monetary due to the high volume of copies in circulation. Store in a cool, dry place to prevent 'foxing' or yellowing of the paper pulp used in these editions.
Similar Books
'The Berenstain Bears' Trouble at School' by Stan & Jan Berenstain, 'Franklin's New Friend' by Paulette Bourgeois, 'The Little Critter: Just Me and My Mom' by Mercer Mayer.
Notable Features
Includes a list of 'Other First Time Books' on the back cover; features the series-standard $2.50 price point from the mid-90s.