When Stan and Jan began publishing the First Time Books series with Random House, each book included what they called a “four-liner” on the half-title page. These catchy four-line poems first appeared in The Berenstain Bears’ New Baby.
“The Berenstain Bears’ New Baby” – 1974
Each book after that has included a different “four-liner.”
“The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers” – 1985
“The Berenstain Bears Go Out for the Team” – 1986
“The Berenstain Bears No Girls Allowed” – 1986
“The Berenstain Bears and the Mama’s Day Surprise” – 2004
Do you have a favorite Berenstain Bears four-liner? Please add it to the comments below!
For the Berenstain Bears 50th Anniversary, Random House is republishing many of these old-time favorites with great sticker sheets included in each book. They are available where ever books are sold.
The Berenstain Bears Blog 
I love the one from “Too Much Pressure”
When cubs and their parents
get a little too busy
their every day lives
get a little too dizzy!
Very true in today’s world as well, as it’s so easily for people (and bears too, I guess) to over exert themselves and become so wrapped up with activities it’s crazy!
Thank you for your comment, Ashley … yes, for bears, too! 😀