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The Bike Lesson Hardcover – Picture Book, September 12, 1964

by Stan Berenstain (Author), Jan Berenstain (Author)
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Literary legends Stan and Jan Berenstain take readers for a ride in this classic Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss. Small Bear has a new bike, but before he can ride it, his dad insists on a teaching him about bike safety. From learning how to stop and turn to going down a hill and traveling roads you know, Small Bear has a lot to learn. And Father Bear has an unforgettable way of showing his son all the tricks of biking. The second in the beloved Berenstain Bears series, The Bike Lesson is the Tour de France of funny tales for early readers.

Bright and Early Books are perfect for beginning beginner readers! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1968 with The Foot Book, Bright and Early Books use fewer and easier words than Beginner Books. Readers just starting to recognize words and sound out letters will love these short books with colorful illustrations.
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    3 - 6 years, from customers
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    Bright & Early Books(R)
  3. Print length
    72 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  6. Lexile measure
    300L
  7. Dimensions
    6.75 x 0.36 x 9.25 inches
  8. Publisher
    Random House Books for Young Readers
  9. Publication date
    September 12, 1964
  10. ISBN-10
    0394800362
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0394800363
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When Brother Bear gets a brand-new bike, he's all set to ride it-that is, after Papa Bear shows him the rules of the road.

About the Author

Stan and Jan Berenstain were both born in 1923 in Philadelphia.  They didn't know each other as children, but met later at school, at the Philadelphia College of Art.  They liked each other right away, and found out that the both enjoyed the same kinds of books, plays, music and art.  During World War II, Stan was a medical assistant in the Army, and Jan worked in an airplane factory.  When the war was over, they got married and began to work together as artists and writers, primarily drawing cartoons for popular magazines.  After having their two sons Leo and Michael, the Berenstains decided to write some funny children's books that their children and other children could read and enjoy.  Their first published children's book was called The Big Honey Hunt.  It was about a family of bears, who later became known as the "Berenstain Bears."  


Stan and Jan planned all of their books together. They both wrote the stories and created the pictures.  They continued to live outside of Philadelphia in the country.  There are now over 300 Berenstain Bears books.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Books for Young Readers (September 12, 1964)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 72 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0394800362
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0394800363
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 6 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 300L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 0.36 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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    Stan and Jan Berenstain were already successful cartoonists for magazines and adult humor books when they began writing children's books. The first story starring the bear family, The Big Honey Hunt, appeared in 1962. Since then, more than 370 Berenstain Bears books have been published, and more than 300 million copies have been sold. What began as an idea sparked by their young sons' love of reading has become over the years arguably the best-selling children's book series ever.

    Since their inception, the Berenstain Bears stories have expanded to include picture books, beginning readers, and chapter books--even a hit TV show on PBS. Writing and illustrating the books has become a Berenstain family affair. Mike joined with his parents as a creative team in the late 1980s. The Bear family has expanded over the years as well. Sister Bear arrived in 1974, and baby Honey joined the family in 2000.

    Though Stan died in 2005 and Jan in 2012, Mike continues to create the delightful Bear adventures from his studio in Pennsylvania.

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    The Berenstain Bears celebrated their 50th Anniversary in 2012.

    Stan and Jan Berenstain were already successful cartoonists for magazines and adult humor books when they began writing children's books. The first story starring the bear family, The Big Honey Hunt, appeared in 1962. Since then, more than 370 Berenstain Bears books have been published, and more than 300 million copies have been sold. What began as an idea sparked by their young sons' love of reading has become over the years arguably the best-selling children's book series ever.

    Since their inception, the Berenstain Bears stories have expanded to include picture books, beginning readers, and chapter books--even a hit TV show on PBS. Writing and illustrating the books has become a Berenstain family affair. Mike joined with his parents as a creative team in the late 1980s. The Bear family has expanded over the years as well. Sister Bear arrived in 1974, and baby Honey joined the family in 2000.

    Though Stan died in 2005 and Jan in 2012, Mike continues to create the delightful Berenstain Bear adventures from his studio in Pennsylvania.

    www.berenstainbears.com

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Marjorie Kaplan
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
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This book was one if my son’s favorites. I just bought it for a great niece. Fifty years later it’s still a great book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Such a fun story.
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2023
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Kids laugh every time I read it to them.
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Ray N
5.0 out of 5 stars Love the book
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2024
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I grew up reading one of these books and I’m passing it on to my child. He loves it too. Highly recommended!
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M.K.
5.0 out of 5 stars A funny & timeless classic S & J Berenstain Bears story
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2019
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"The Bike Lesson" is one of my favorite Berenstain Bears stories from my childhood. Not to say that some of the more modern stories from the 1980s to the present aren't good. They are, but the stories that were written & illustrated from the 1960s and 1970s were (are still are) the best & funniest. Always like the morals & life lessons in these books. My family and I still laugh at their antics (especially with Papa Bear). LOL.
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DLK
5.0 out of 5 stars Most enjoyable book to read to the kids!
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2018
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We use to read this book to our own kids and of course got rid of things like that many years ago. While reading other things to the grandkids I remembered one line from this book and started saying it to them which they have since memorized..."Not yet not yet not yet my son. First come the lessons, then the fun. How to get on is lesson one" I then went in search of it and found it on Amazon. It's my favorite book to read to them and they all know that and ask for it every time they are at my house and go down for naps or nighttime. It's just fun!
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Tonya hudgins
5.0 out of 5 stars A great bedtime/nap time book
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2022
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I grew up on the berenstain bear books as a kid. So as a mom I raised both my boys and now my granddaughter on them as well.
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SJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a fun book.
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2022
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A timeless Berenstein Bears book always induces a laugh. Your child will never Tire of the story. A great addition to your library.
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Geoff in London
4.0 out of 5 stars A dad who is explains too much
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2013
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This is a good story about a son who just wants to ride his bike, but the father wants to give him about 7 lessons that all go terribly wrong. Finally the battered father gives in, and the son rides them both home on the bike to the welcoming and knowing smile of his mother.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Classic Story!
Reviewed in Canada on November 20, 2020
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My mom used to read this book to me and I wanted it for my daughter. Turns out this is the UK version and they drive on the left hand side of the road in the one section. It was comical to see they made this change from the North American version.
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SnP
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in India on January 30, 2019
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Very funny book with rhyming words for 6-8years old. Even I loved reading it!!! Good illustrations. Other books of this series are also good.
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edh
5.0 out of 5 stars Much lived by me years ago and now the little one loves it too
Reviewed in Australia on September 20, 2021
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Possibly too much. At one point he wanted us to read the story several times a day and I warned him he was ruining my childhood. Thankfully he likes a little more variety now.
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joanne morris
5.0 out of 5 stars Dad gets it wrong again
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 28, 2014
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My children loved Papa bear getting it all so wrong and now they are grown up "see - this is what you should not do!" is a catch phrase at home. My young nephew and granddaughter are now enjoying the story. Easy for adults to read many times, (necessary as children like the same story over & over), as the books are amusing.
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S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious reading; don't miss it; it will remind you of someone you know
Reviewed in Canada on December 6, 2017
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This book reminds me so much of my late father and me when I was a little kid, although I did not know the book until I was an adult. I remember my father somehow thought I couldn't do anything right and had to be shown or explained to at great length. Then he would break something in the process but never ever admit that he had made a mistake. Nowadays when I read this aloud to children I can hardly keep a straight face; it's hilarious!
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