Jan Berenstain, co-creator of the Berenstain Bears, dies
Jan Berenstain, who along with her husband Stan created the popular children’s books about the family of lovable “Berenstain Bears,” has died in Philadelphia, her publisher said on Monday, after suffering a stroke late last week. She was 88.
“We are all deeply saddened to share with you the news that Jan Berenstain, surviving member of one of the greatest teams in all children’s literature — Stan and Jan Berenstain — passed away last Friday,” publisher Random House said in a statement.
OMG! When did this happen?!? My girl and I were JUST talking about these books yesterday! :( motherjones:
this was my childhood
my childhood, i loved
Good ol’ times. My favourite book in the series is Mama’s new job, aka the first Berenstain book I owned.
YES.
I loved these books. I hope she died without regrets.
my favorite childhood book series!
wow but what a great legacy to leave behind. a lot of children including myself enjoyed these for many years and will...
So sad. You’ll be missed. Thank you for your wonderful books, they are still some of my favorites.