The Berenstain Bear cubs have an adventure on Halloween night that proves Mother's adage, "Appearances can be deceiving."

When Mama Bear decides that the family has accumulated too many old toys, books, and games, they sort through all their extra stuff and take it to the Old Bears Home, the Beartown Children's Hospital, and the Bears-Who-Care store.

Brave bear hunters go through grass, a river, mud, and other obstacles before the inevitable encounter with the bear forces a headlong retreat.

"The Berenstain Bears celebrate Christmas just lke in the olden days, without all their gadgets and toys"--

Continuing Aesop's fable, Fox and Crow tussle over pieces of cheese, but Mama, one of the three bears, outwits them both.

When a bear wants honey, there are two ways he can get it. He can buy it at a store or he can go out bravely among the bees.

Sister Bear enjoys Christmas preparations, especially getting her list ready--but on Christmas morning she realizes what Christmas is really all about.

Sister Bear is upset by all the attention her new baby sister is receiving.

"An informative review of the world's bears (including black bears, grizzlies, polar bears and giant pandas) reveals bear behavior and biology, past and present mythologies, plus modern day perceptions and human-bear coexisting issues; complete with numerous photos, illustrations and trivia"--Provided by publisher.

In searching for a nice spot to have a picnic, Papa Bear leads his family from one disaster to another.