This month's tree house is from art from a birthday greeting card from the 1980s.

Jan at about 8 years old

Back Then ...

When asked "What is art?" in the 1970s, cultural theorist Marshall McLuhan replied, "Art is whatever you can get away with." In Stan's and my day, it wasn't. Talented art students in the Philadelphia area schools in the 1930s were singled out by discerning art teachers, mentored, and sent on for advanced instruction by accomplished artists at the city's distinguished art schools. Meeting for the first time at the Philadelphia Museum School of Industrial Art (now the University of the Arts), we both were surprised and bemused that we would meet at all.

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Jumbo Sticker and Activity Book exclusively at Costco

Filled with lots of fun activities to color, cut out, fill in and think about, The Berenstain Bears Jumbo Sticker and Activity Book has almost 100 pages. It also includes your own tree house to cut out and color and 15 pages of stickers. Look for it exclusively at Costco beginning March 3.

The Berenstain Bears Family Values DVD exclusively at Walmart!

Look for The Berenstain Bears Family Values - a collection of 4 DVDs with over 35 episodes - available at Walmart now. Published by Phase4Films and Kaboom Entertainment!
Giveaway!
Ten lucky entries will win a copy of this DVD! Watch for the contest on our Facebook page beginning Friday, March 7.

Tree House Favorites

The Berenstain Bears'
Really Big Pet Show
Hooray! There's going to be a pet show at the Bear Town Festival this year. The Bear family makes sure all their pets-Little Lady, Gracie, Swish, and their new bird, Keats-look and feel their best for the big day. Who will Mayor Honeypot give prize ribbons to? Available as a book and an app!

Beary Happy Birthday

Moda Fabrics' new Berenstain Bears line - "Beary Happy Birthday" - is now available. Click here to see the full line. We'd love to see your completed projects ... please tweet them to us or post them on our Facebook page. Thank you!

The Berenstain Bears LIVE!

The Berenstain Bears LIVE! extends again!! NYC's favorite family musical is now on sale through May. Don't forget, Tree House readers get a beary special discount to ANY performance by clicking here.

Appearances

The Berenstain Bears can be found many places outside of Bear Country: libraries, parades, fairs, and events. Click here to find out if we're coming to a town near you.

Point your smart phone's QR code reader to the symbol on the right to quickly access the Appearances page on your device.

If you'd like the Berenstain Bears to visit your event, please contact Costume Specialists - info@cospec.com

Berenstain Bears costumes come with free posters (in limited quantities) to hand out at your event.

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