Life is never the same for the Brown family after they bring adventurous Paddington Bear into their home. Includes previously unpublished pictures by Peggy Fortnum.

Magically transported to southwest China to find the final object needed to break the spell on the wizard Merlin's beloved penguin, Jack and Annie take a side trip to the world's largest giant panda reserve.

"Cubs Stellan and Jytte survived their treacherous trek across the Nunquivik, but their quest to rescue their mother has only begun. Svenna is imprisoned at the sinister Ice Clock--the headquarters of the Gran Patek, whose dangerous influence is spreading throughout the bear kingdom. Only one bear has ever stood up to the Grand Patek--Svern, the cubs' father, a famous warrior who's been in exile for years. And so, along with their friend, Third, the...

As the Berenstains search for a perfect picnic spot, they're reminded of good manners and treating people with respect.

Big Brown Bear and the four little bears have fun at the beach, filling their buckets with water and building a sandcastle.

"When Bear bakes some yummy cupcakes, his friends all want a taste! Although Bear is a great baker, he's not so good at sharing! WIll Bear ever learn to share?"--Back cover.