The Berenstain Bears in the Dark cover

The Berenstain Bears in the Dark

Author: Berenstain, Stan

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.8
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 1118
Points per Word 0.000447
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

After Brother Bear brings a spooky book home from the library, Sister Bear becomes frightened of the dark at bedtime. Her father Papa Bear helps her work through her fear using various strategies. The story takes place in Bear Country and is intended for children in grades K-3. The main characters include Sister Bear, Brother Bear, and Papa Bear.

Quick Summary

Sister Bear's wild imagination turns every harmless sound and shadow into a thrilling monster-filled adventure after she reads her brother's spooky library book. Kids will giggle at her exaggerated scares and relate to that familiar feeling of the dark seeming way more terrifying than it actually is. If your kid loves "Corduroy" or other gentle stories about overcoming everyday fears, they'll absolutely adore this cozy bear family tale. Perfect for Kindergarten through third graders, especially those who love beginning readers with humor and heart.