"Mama Bear wasn't quite sure how or why it happened... But the Bear family had become a pushing, shoving, name-calling, ill-mannered mess!" Even Papa bangs on the table at dinner and shouts. Mama finally calls a family meeting and presents her Bear Family Politeness Plan. The plan has a list of all the rude things she wants to stop. Beside each one is a penalty. If you shout, you dust the downstairs, for instance. After a few adjustments every Bear becomes polite--and that makes all of them feel better. For forty years children have been enthralled by the world of the Berenstain Bears. These easy-to-read stories about a funny bear family teach important values. What's more, the generally wise parent bears aren't afraid to be wrong. The First Time Books Berenstain series is a must for every youngster