Mama Bear's reminders about the true meaning of Thanksgiving are left in the dust as the spirit of competition takes over and Papa Bear and the cubs begin a campaign to win first prize in the Thanksgiving Pumpkin contest.

Sister Bear is distressed that things don't go quite right at her birthday.

During a frightful thunderstorm, Brother and Sister Bear learn that Mama and Papa's love and protection are better blessings than more Bearbie dolls and video games.

Dr. Grizzly gives the Berenstain cubs a regular checkup.

When Mama Bear decides to turn her hobby into a business, each member of the Bear family tries to help a little more around the house.

With the help of her family, Sister Bear breaks her habit of biting her nails.

"Brother and Sister Bear learn some important lessons about earning and spending money"--Title page verso.

Sister Bear dislikes gym class so much that she takes advantage of a minor injury and sits on the sidelines instead.

Sister is overcome with jealousy when Brother gets a shiny new ten-speed bike for his birthday.

The bears in Bear Country grow concerned about how pollution and waste of natural resources are damaging the world around them, so they form The Earthsavers Club.