--- title: "The Berenstain Bears Are Back: Praise God!" description: Kelly Guest reviews 'Sharing,' a picture book from the new faith-based Berenstain Bears Gifts of the Spirit series. image: https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Book-Notes-Kids-20210930.png --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/the-berenstain-bears-are-back-praise-god#) [BOOKS](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/tag/books) # The Berenstain Bears Are Back: Praise God! Sep 30, 2021 7:00:00 AM  |  by [Kelly Guest](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/kelly-guest) ![featured image](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Book-Notes-Kids-20210930.png) *Kelly Guest reviews* Sharing, *a picture book from the new faith-based Berenstain Bears Gifts of the Spirit series.* The books of Dr. Seuss, Eric Carle, and Stan and Jan Berenstain were staples in my house while my children were growing up. Currently, many of these books are in a box in my attic awaiting grandchildren. Why? Because they were so good that I eagerly anticipate the day when I can share them with the next generation. Now, I learn that Stan and Jan Berenstain’s son, Michael, has continued the adventures of his parents’ lovable characters in a new series of Berenstain Bears books. Called Gifts of the Spirit, the ten books in this series are being released a few months apart. The first book, *[Caring](https://www.amazon.com/Caring-Berenstain-Bears-Gifts-Spirit/dp/0593302400/),* was released in February, [*Sharing*](https://www.amazon.com/Sharing-Berenstain-Bears-Gifts-Spirit/dp/059330246X/) followed in August, and [*Love*](https://www.amazon.com/Love-Berenstain-Bears-Gifts-Spirit/dp/0593302508/) will be released in December. Though these are not the traditional Gifts of the Holy Spirit, the new Berenstain Bears books are faith-based and promote virtuous living.   ![BERENSTAIN BEARS_SHARING, Jacket](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BERENSTAIN%20BEARS_SHARING%2c%20Jacket.jpg?width=869&name=BERENSTAIN%20BEARS_SHARING%2c%20Jacket.jpg)   In *[Sharing](https://www.amazon.com/Sharing-Berenstain-Bears-Gifts-Spirit/dp/059330246X/),* Brother Bear tries to sneak an ice cream treat that he buys with his own money. When his little sisters see him with the ice cream cone, they want some, too. In the squabble that follows, the ice cream falls off the cone, and Brother Bear ends up sharing, not with his sisters, but with the cat! The ice cream man gently reminds Brother Bear that God is pleased when we share our blessings. Toddlers and young children will love looking at the bright pictures while having the story read to them. Furthermore, parents of first- and second-graders preparing for First Reconciliation would do well to read [*Sharing*](https://www.amazon.com/Sharing-Berenstain-Bears-Gifts-Spirit/dp/059330246X/) with their children. Developing in their moral and critical thinking skills, 7- and 8-year-old children will sympathize with Brother Bear, but also understand the call to share. Parents could explain to their children how sharing is the fulfillment of the tenth commandment. Reading this book could lead to a wonderful conversation. I love that this family-favorite now has a faith-based bent. While always wholesome with a good lesson for children, the Berenstain Bears are now openly Christian! There is even a Bible verse that corresponds to the story at the beginning of the book. Children easily memorize verses, even nonsensical nursery rhymes. How beneficial it would be to have your children memorize the [*Sharing*](https://www.amazon.com/Sharing-Berenstain-Bears-Gifts-Spirit/dp/059330246X/) verse: “Do not forget to do good and to share with others” (Hebrews 13:16)! Or parents could have the child write the verse neatly and hang it on the refrigerator as a reminder of our calling as Christians. Remember, God’s Word always bears fruit! I am still a few years away from becoming a grandmother; still, I look forward to adding [*Sharing*](https://www.amazon.com/Sharing-Berenstain-Bears-Gifts-Spirit/dp/059330246X/) and others in this series to my collection waiting in the attic. --- Copyright 2021 Kelly Guest Image: Canva Pro ### Share this article [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2Fthe-berenstain-bears-are-back-praise-god%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2Fthe-berenstain-bears-are-back-praise-god%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2Fthe-berenstain-bears-are-back-praise-god%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=The%20Berenstain%20Bears%20Are%20Back%3A%20Praise%20God%21) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2Fthe-berenstain-bears-are-back-praise-god%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2Fthe-berenstain-bears-are-back-praise-god%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) ** #### About the Author ![Kelly Guest](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Kelly%20Guest%2008%202021.jpg) ### [Kelly Guest](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/kelly-guest) Kelly Guest is the author of Saintly Moms: 25 Stories of Holiness. For over 30 years, she has worked in various ministries in the Church, beginning with her five years as a Dominican sister. She is now the Director of Family Faith Formation at her parish. She lives with her husband Paul and their nine wonderful children in the rolling country hills of Maryland. [**](https://www.twitter.com/nun2nine) ## Related Blog Articles [ Berenstain Bears Storybook Bible Blesses a New Generation of Little Readers Read ](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2013/09/18/berenstain-bears-storybook-bible-blesses-a-new-generation-of-little-readers) [ Saving Faith: New Book in the Faith & Kung Fu Series for Teens by T.M. 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