The Berenstain Bears Faith, Hope, and Love Treasury: 8 Books in 1 (Berenstain Bears/Living Lights: A Faith Story)
The Berenstain Bears / Living Lights Series
What’s inside...
This Living Lights treasury gathers eight classic Berenstain Bears picture books that show Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear learning how faith, hope, and love guide everyday choices in Bear Country. Whether they are helping a neighbor, coping with disappointment on the baseball field, or remembering to share, the cubs discover that the teachings of Scripture can turn small daily challenges into opportunities for kindness, courage, and respect. The bright, humorous illustrations and reassuring story lines make the book a gentle springboard for family conversations about character and Christian values.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
240 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Brother Bear
Sister Bear
Papa Bear
Mama Bear
Discussion points
How did Brother feel after sharing his toys?
What does it mean to do your best for God?
Why is it important to care for creation?
When have you shown courage like Sister?
How can we be good neighbors this week?
Tip: Role play these questions
Act out key scenes with stuffed animals for deeper understanding.
Let your child draw their favorite lesson and explain it.
Create a family kindness chart inspired by the stories.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Sharing brings joy
Explanation: The cubs donate toys and feel happier afterward.
Real-World Application: Children can pick a toy to give to charity.
Example Lesson: Courage overcomes fear
Explanation: Sister prays when afraid of the dark.
Real-World Application: Kids can recite a comforting phrase when anxious.
Example Lesson: Respect starts at home
Explanation: The cubs learn to speak kindly to siblings.
Real-World Application: Create family rules for polite words.
Example Lesson: Fair play matters
Explanation: Cheating ruins the soccer game until honesty prevails.
Real-World Application: Discuss rules before games and stick to them.
Example Lesson: Everyone is special
Explanation: Honey Bear discovers her unique worth in God’s eyes.
Real-World Application: List personal strengths on a bedroom poster.