When she spills her milk, Sister Bear uses a new word she heard on a video, and a surprised Mama Bear explains to her that some words are not polite to use.
During a frightful thunderstorm, Brother and Sister Bear learn that Mama and Papa's love and protection are better blessings than more Bearbie dolls and video games.
Concerned that the family is spending too much time in front of the television and neglecting other activities, Mama Bear decides that there will be no television watching for one week.
"Celebrate Halloween with the Berenstain Bears! Here are three favorite stories by Stan and Jan Berenstain--about pumpkins, ghosts, and trick-or-treating."--P. [4] of cover.