The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners
By Stan and Jan Berenstain
The Story
When Mama notices Papa, Brother, and Sister slipping into rude habits around Bear Country, she comes up with a plan to get the whole family's manners back on track.
Why It's Special
For the family navigating daily reminders about please, thank you, and table manners, this book turns the nagging into a shared story everyone in the house can recognize.
- Big idea: Good manners are a family habit, not just a kid's lesson — everyone, even grown-ups, can slip and everyone can improve together.
- Vibes: Familiar, gently corrective, and reassuring, with the everyday rhythm of the Bear family sorting out a common household problem.
Perfect For Kids Who
- are working on remembering please and thank you
- respond well to stories about family routines
- enjoy familiar Berenstain Bears characters
- like to collect and use stickers
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: What plan do you think Mama Bear came up with to help her family remember their manners?
- Real-life connection: Can you think of a time you forgot to say please or thank you?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Mama Bear felt when she noticed everyone forgetting their manners?
- Imagination: What manners rule would you want your own family to practice this week?
