The Berenstain Bears: Springtime Surprises

The Berenstain Bears: Springtime Surprises

by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

This cartoon series is based on the children's books by Stan and Jan Berenstain. The Berenstain Bears was co-produced by PBS and the Canadian animation firm Nelvana. The setting is Beartown, a busy community in a most suburban-looking forest, where the Berenstain Bear family - Papa, Mama, Brother, and Sister - live in a fashionable hollow tree. Based on the original stories, the 15-minute segments emphasized pro-social values in an entertaining, easy-to-take fashion.

Spring into song with Brother Bear, as he helps Boss Bunny learn the true meaning of the holiday spirit! Also includes three other charming tales of the Berenstain Bears family. Watch Brother and Sister save their favorite honey bees and Papa discover the fun in baseball. We also learn that the truth can sometimes be tough, but it is much better than telling a lie.

This video collection finds the beloved Berenstain Bears celebrating springtime with baseball, soccer, and spring flowers. The episodes focus on themes such as the importance of honesty and the wonders of nature. The show does an excellent job of capturing the warm spirit of the books, and the theme song is so catchy that it may inspire a sing-a-long.

In these episodes, your little one will love to see the friendly characters in familiar situations. Each show contains an important lesson, but it is presented in a lighthearted manner that will entertain your child. Each lesson is experienced by a young cub, which will help your child relate to the situation.

I grew up reading the Berenstain Bears books, and it's been a lot of fun to see each of my nieces and nephews get excited about the family. I watched the episode that focused on telling the truth with my nephew, Michael. He had all sorts of questions about the show. It gave us a chance to talk about why it is a good idea to always be honest.

--Eve