The Berenstain Bears' Sleepover September 23, 2016 meh Hijinks stereotypically ensue. We're supposed to get into trouble! Let's get into some super-stereotypical trouble right now! Message Go to sleep at a sleepover? Sleepovers are exhausting for parents?
Superman Classic: Pranking News September 23, 2016 meh Pointless story with wasted potential. You would think that they could come up with some kind of message, but it's not even trying for a message. Maybe that's good. Message None.
Otis's Busy Day September 23, 2016 meh Boring book about a weird tractor. I guess it's good for kids who like tractors. It's really basic, which makes it easy to read to a small child. Message None.
The Berenstain Bears Go Out to Eat September 23, 2016 meh Skip this one and stay home. It kind of sucks that Mama still has to be in charge of a lot of things even though it's supposed to be her night off. Message Give your mom a break every once in a while.
The Berenstain Bears' New Kitten September 23, 2016 meh You can never have too many pets. Kids probably shouldn't just randomly take home animals that they find in a pond, whether or not they're kittens. They might have rabies, or something worse. Message Kittens make good pets.
The Berenstain Bears at the Aquarium September 23, 2016 meh More boring than a real aquarium. These kids are just a frigging pain. They just will not shut up about the stupid dolphins and whale. Message The only interesting things that live underwater are dolphins and whales.
The Little Red Caboose September 23, 2016 meh Respect cabooses. Or something. All the kids wave at the train, except not the caboose because they're bored by then. And I can't blame them. Message People only like you if you are useful. Or, eventually you'll get thanked for the hard work you do.
Gerald McBoing Boing September 23, 2016 meh Good message, poor execution. I want to like this book, because it has a good message, but I can't get past the way the parents implicitly treat Gerald. Message Everybody can have a place that they fit. Something which seems like a flaw at first can be a strength when viewed from the right angle.
Charlie the Ranch Dog: Charlie's New Friend September 23, 2016 meh Not a useful dog or book. It's kind of inane. I'm not that impressed by the storyline. Message None.
The Berenstain Bears' Computer Trouble September 23, 2016 bad Gosh darn these newfangled machines and their social networkings. I feel really discriminated against as a computer nerd. Message The Internet is bad.
