Originally published in slightly different form by Random House Children's Books, New York, in 1978.

On the first day of the school year, Brother and Sister Bear are nervous and excited. But with tons of new stuff to learn and explore, by the closing bell they can hardly wait for day two! There's something for everyone in this quintessential back-to-school book from Stan, Jan, and Mike Berenstain.

These two bestselling Berenstain Bears stories are perfect for back to school--no matter what that looks like! Featuring The Berenstain Bears Go to School and The Berenstain Bears' Report Card Trouble. Go to School Sister is nervous about starting school, so Mama takes her to meet the teacher. Finally, she's eager to go with Brother on the first day to begin her school adventure. Report Card Trouble Brother's involvement in school sports causes his grades to drop. After they ground him, Mama and Papa realize that supervising and supporting him is a far more constructive strategy.

Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Brother isn’t doing his schoolwork, and it’s starting to catch up with him. Now that he got a bad grade on his quiz, how is he going to tell Mama and Papa? This beloved story is a perfect way to teach children about responsibility and the importance of doing your schoolwork.

Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Join Mama, Papa, Brother, and Sister, as they head to Doctor Grizzly’s office for their important check-ups where they will have their temperatures taken, their eyes examined, and their ears looked in. This beloved story is the perfect way to introduce children to what happens when they go to the doctor.

Sundays find the Bear family busily enjoying all sorts of activities, but church isn’t one of them. In The Berenstain Bears Go to Sunday School, children discover the value of going to church and Sunday School as a family.

Germs are everywhere! With everyone coughing and spluttering around them, Brother and Sister learn an important lesson about how to stop germs and colds from spreading. Now they just have to teach Papa!

It's time for school with the Berenstain Bears, that furry family beloved by generations of children and their parents. This volume collects six titles that offer reassurance to children about such issues as first-day jitters, homework, report cards, playground bullies, and more. Full color.

Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Papa and Mama are not happy with Brother’s report card and won’t let him play soccer until he gets better grades. Will Brother ever be able to get back on the field? This beloved story is a perfect way to teach children about personal responsibility and asking for help if they need it.

Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. When Mama and Papa have to go out of town, Brother and Sister get to go and stay with their grandparents. It will be a fun-filled visit where the cubs will eat cookies, explore the attic, fish, and even attend a hoedown! This beloved story is a perfect way to teach children about respecting their elders and about all the adventures they can have with an older generation.