Sister Bear is a super soccer player. She should be a shoo-in at soccer tryouts … except for one little problem. Sister Bear is too small. Will Sister make the team despite her size? This engaging early reader chapter book features all your favorite Berenstain Bear family and friends. Sister is fast on her feet. She kicks the ball with the power of a cub twice her size. Yet, even Mama, Papa, and Brother think she has set her sights too high because the other kids are all bigger than Sister. Is Sister Bear is too small to make the team? This early reader chapter book helps kids connect plot to chapter structure, taking their love of books and reading to the next level. And, as part of the beloved Living Lights: A Faith Story series, it’s the perfect segue for emerging readers and fans of the brand. The Berenstain Bears The Trouble with Tryouts: Helps early readers ages 6–10 graduate from following along with picture books to reading chapter books on their own Is the perfect stepping stone for readers who are ready to take the next important step in their reading comprehension Includes all the Berenstain Bears family and friends who have been beloved by parents, grandparents, children, and grandchildren for decades Features kid-friendly text and easy-to-read, easy-to-remember Scripture verses Teaches valuable life lessons about always believing in yourself and never underestimating the power of an underdog Is a fun, new book in the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights: A Faith Story series, which has sold over 8 million copies since 2008

Although she is a very good soccer player, Sister Bear is not allowed to try out for the team until she is bigger, and so she signs up to be the team manager in hopes of proving herself to the coach.

At Bear Country School, new rules spring up when fashions go too far. When Principal Honeycomb goes on vacation and puts Mr. Grizzmeyer in charge, the students at Bear Country School are nervous. The vice principal is strict and very serious about changing the school’s dress code. When cubs of every social group start wearing super hip clothes as a way of speaking out against the new rules, the campus becomes a fashion battlefield.

Young readers enjoying their first chapter books are sure to love this addition to the Living Lights™ series of The Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn just how important it is to choose the right friends when Brother Bear starts spending time with Too Tall and his gang. The Berenstain Bears and the Rowdy Crowd—part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series of books with over 13 million copies sold—is perfect for: ? Early readers ages 6-10 ? Reading out loud at home or in a classroom ? Sparking conversations about being a good friend, making smart choices about your actions and who you spend time with The Berenstain Bears and the Rowdy Crowd: ? Features black-and-white illustrations drawn by the Berenstain family alongside entertaining text ? Allows older fans of the Berenstain Bears to continue enjoying the Bears’ adventures ? Is part of one of the bestselling children’s book series ever created, with more than 250 books published and nearly 300 million copies sold to date

Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Brother and Sister love to play sports, so when Mama becomes the official soccer mom, Papa feels a bit left out. Will Papa be able to find a way to cheer on the team, or will he be sitting on the sidelines? This beloved story is a perfect way to teach children about the importance of good sportsmanship and supporting one another.

Girl power! Girl bears can do anything boy bears can do—including play football. Bertha Broom wants to join the football team but is turned down by coach Grizzmeyer because she’s a girl. The students at Bear Country School start to question how girls and boys are treated differently. Soon, everyone is up in arms about Bertha’s “football fate.” Then Queenie McBear and Sister Bear decide to take a serious stand and get the town involved in equality for everyone!

Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. The Bear family has a new addition . . . a baby girl named Honey! However, Sister isn’t sure she likes having the new baby in the tree house. Honey cries, is always hungry, and gets all the attention. Will things ever get better for Sister? This beloved story is a perfect way to teach children about what it’s like to have a new baby in the house.