The tree house where Brother and Sister Bear live is neat except for their room. What a mess! Brother and Sister spend more time arguing about how to clean than cleaning up. Mama Bear winds up cleaning Brother and Sister's room herself. But one day she loses her temper. She starts to throw all their toys away. Papa comes into the room. He decides to make the cubs a big toy box and a pegboard. Mama helps put the games into boxes. Finally the big mess is straightened up and everyone is pleased, especially Brother and Sister. For forty years children have been enthralled by the world of the Berenstain Bears. These easy-to-read stories about a funny bear family teach important values. What's more, the generally wise parent bears aren't afraid to be wrong. The First Time Books Berenstain series is a must for every youngster.

Stan and Jan Berenstain began as cartoonists for McCall's and Good Housekeeping. When their two sons became young readers they created a funny bear family that would get children reading. Mr. and Mrs. Berenstain are the authors of all the Berenstain Bear books. The Berenstains get ideas for their new books from their grandchildren.