The Berenstain Bears' Funny Valentine

Generally I love this series, but I dont love the moral of this one. The book follows the old "he's hurting you because he likes you" trope which isnt what I want to teach as okay. We kept it; but make a point to talk about what would have been better.The stickers are a nice bonus but include some possibly offensive yet hilarious ones made by Sister. My 3 year old is now telling people she "needs them like a hole in her head".

Great gift

child liked it

I used to love these books as a kid and figured I'd get my daughter this book as a valentine's day gift. Most other books I wanted were out of stock. First, I feel like "she's got another think coming" is a typo. Not a big deal either way. My issue is with the valentine cards she's making up that says "I need you like a hole in the head". I feel like that's wildly inappropriate wording for children. I normally don't get bent out of shape too easily, but this was definitely not a book I'd buy for my child or any other child again. I'm forever telling my child to be kind and use nice words. Meanwhile, sister bear is a bully basically the entire book. I agree with other negative reviews, bullying does not and should not mean "they're mean because they like you". Very disappointed in this book. I'd return it if it wasn't so cheap.

I loved these books growing up. I was reading this to my boys last night and to say I am disappointed is an understatement. I understand them trying to relay a message, but to say “I need you like a hole is the head” is extremely inappropriate for a children’s books.