Mike Berenstain books in order
American children's writer and illustrator
- Born
- 1951
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 52
Mike Berenstain has published 11 novels, 1 short story collection, 28 children's books and 12 other books, beginning with Berenstain Bears (2005). The best-known is The Berenstain Bears Hug and Make Up (Berenstain Bears) (2006). The latest is The Berenstain Bears Learn About Heaven (2021).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Mike Berenstain
Start here
The Berenstain Bears Hug and Make Up (Berenstain Bears)
Mike Berenstain's most-read book.
Newest
The Berenstain Bears Learn About Heaven
Published 2021.
Standalone novels in order
Michael Berenstain's Hop, Waddle, Swim! (1992)
The Berenstain Bears Hug and Make Up (Berenstain Bears) (2006)
Berenstain Bears and a Job Well Done (2010)
Berenstain Bears and the Gift of Courage (2010)
The Berenstain Bears Bear Country Blessings (2012)
Berenstain Bears Get Ready for School (2015)
Berenstain Bears Give Thanks (2016)
The Berenstain Bears Love One Another (2016)
Berenstain Bears Visit Grizzlyland (2018)
Berenstain Bears' Big Track Meet (2020)
The Berenstain Bears Learn About Heaven (2021)
Short story collections in order
The Berenstain Bears' Caring and Sharing Treasury (2016)
Children's books in order
Berenstain Bears (2005)
The Berenstain Bears Trim the Tree (Berenstain Bears) (2007)
The Berenstain Bears' New Kitten (2007)
The Berenstain Bears and the Bad Influence (2008)
The Berenstain Bears' Baby Easter Bunny (2008)
Safe And Sound (2009)
The Berenstain Bears And The Shaggy Little Pony (2011)
The Berenstain Bears Come Clean For School (2011)
The Berenstain Bears At The Aquarium (2012)
The Berenstain Bears Storybook Treasury (2012)
The Berenstain Bears Storybook Bible (2013)
The Berenstain Bears Thanksgiving Blessings Berenstain BearsLiving Lights (2013)
The Berenstain Bears Valentine Blessings (2013)
The Berenstain Bears' Night Before Christmas (2013)
The Berenstain Bears God Made You Special (2014)
The Berenstain Bears Gone Fishin'! (2014)
The Berenstain Bears' Graduation Day (2014)
The Berenstain Bears' Lemonade Stand (2014)
Berenstain Bears Clean Up (2015)
Berenstain Bears God Bless Our Country (2015)
The Berenstain Bears Hospital Friends (2015)
The Berenstain Bears Around the World (2016)
The Berenstain Bears Mother's Day Blessings (2016)
The Berenstain Bears Pirate Adventure (2016)
The Berenstain Bears Under the Sea (2016)
The Berenstain Bears Visit The Firehouse (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (2016)
The Berenstain Bears' Holiday Cookbook (2016)
BERENSTAIN BEARS TRUTH ABOUT GOSSIP (2018)
Other books in order
The Berenstain Bears and the Big Spelling Bee (Berenstain Bears) (2007)
The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Commercials (Berenstain Bears) (2007)
The Berenstain Bears Lose a Friend (Berenstain Bears) (2007)
The Berenstain Bears' Big Bedtime Book (Berenstain Bears) (2008)
The Berenstain Bears' Class Trip (2009)
The Berenstain Bears' Sleepover (2009)
The Berenstain Bears and the Joy of Giving (2010)
Berenstain Bears Treasury, The (2012)
Berenstein Bears Help Friends in Need (2014)
The Berenstain Bears Fall Collection (2015)
The Berenstain Bears' Book of Prayers (2016)
The Berenstain Bears' Show-And-Tell (2017)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Berenstain BearsTV · from Berenstain Bears
- The Berenstain Bears ShowTV · from Berenstain Bears
About Mike Berenstain
Michael Berenstain is an American writer and illustrator of children's books. He is the son of Stan and Jan Berenstain, current author of the Berenstain Bears series of picture books.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Mike Berenstain FAQ
- How many books has Mike Berenstain written?
- Mike Berenstain has published 11 novels, 1 short story collection, 28 children's books and 12 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Mike Berenstain's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Berenstain Bears Hug and Make Up (Berenstain Bears).
- What is Mike Berenstain's latest book?
- The Berenstain Bears Learn About Heaven (2021).
- What is Mike Berenstain's most famous book?
- The Berenstain Bears Hug and Make Up (Berenstain Bears) (2006) is Mike Berenstain's most widely read book.
- Which Mike Berenstain books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Berenstain Bears (as The Berenstain Bears, TV).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.