![]() ![]() The cubs are taken to the principle’s office where Tuffy tearfully reveals the abusive nature of her home life. The fight ends with the bully bloodied by Sister’s deft right cross. Her innocence lost, Sister learns to box and confronts the animal-abusing Tuffy days later. ![]() That’s exactly what happens to the androgynous bully named Tuffy (who makes sure the other kids know her name by displaying it on her shirt) after she ruthlessly attacks Sister on the playground. Read on for a look at the eight Berenstain Bears books that force nerds to remember their own uncomfortable upbringings.ĭon’t be deceived by her pink ribbon and her penchant for jumping rope – cross Sister Bear and she will maul your ass. The Berenstains succeeded in writing about moral situations without getting preachy, but as art imitates life, sometimes it’s uncomfortable to watch good bears get put in bad situations. In addition to complications with anthropomorphic bear hygiene, Papa, Mama, Brother and Sister Bear have to deal with bullies, strangers, guns and even racism. But make no mistake despite the wholesome nature of life in Bear Country, its residents aren’t immune to the complexities of modern life. ![]() Created by Stan and Jan Berenstain, the bear family has been fortifying young readers with uplifting tales since the early ’60s. ![]()
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