
Hot-Blooded: Papa can be stubborn and hotblooded, particularly in the books. Handy Man: Papa's profession is woodcarving and he sometimes does repairs around the treehouse. Papa's good dad traits are especially emphasized in the 2002 series. Good Parents: Despite his flaws (he has a tendency to boast and can be a greedy eater), he is a loving, wise and respected father nonetheless.
Everyone Has Standards: He loves sweets, but in the 2002 series episode "Visit the Dentist", he admits that gooey gums are too sweet even for him.In later books, Papa became more of a genuinely wise, if flawed, patriarch. Characterization Marches On: In earlier books, Papa Bear was more of a blowhard and an Idiot Hero.
For example, in the 2002 episode, "Visit Fun Park", Papa gets stuck riding the terrifying Thunderbolt when the cubs decide to bail out.
Butt-Monkey: If a laugh happens at someone else's expense in the franchise, it'll usually be Papa Bear's. Bumbling Dad: Sometimes, but he has been shown to be the voice of reason just as frequently. Beware the Nice Ones: Though the much lighter disciplinarian of him and Mama, the cubs know better than to get on his bad side when he's really pushed well past his limitations. Achievements in Ignorance: He's earned several Cub Scout merit badges from Scout Leader Jane by virtue of mishaps that show the Cub Scouts what not to do. Kobo eBook (February 22nd, 2011): $5.The well-meaning but comically inept patriarch of the Bear Family. Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Values & Virtues.
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers Full of valuable lessons in character education and family, these classic stories continue to resonate with new generations, proving that a visit to Bear Country is one that is always worth taking. What began as an idea sparked by Stan & Jan Berenstain's young sons' love of reading, has become one of the best-selling children's book series ever. With more than 360 Berenstain Bears books published, and over 300 million copies sold, it's clear that The Berenstain Bears are one of children's books most enduring successes.