The Berenstain Bears Truth about Gossip

Reach for this book when your child has been caught in a cycle of 'he-said, she-said' or has inadvertently hurt a friend by spreading a rumor. It provides a concrete framework for understanding how gossip spreads like wildfire and the heavy emotional weight of being the subject of a story that isn't true. Through Sister Bear's experience with a misunderstood secret, the story models how to take accountability and make things right. While this story is set in the familiar world of Bear Country, it carries strong themes of empathy and the Golden Rule. It is particularly well-suited for elementary schoolers navigating the shift from simple playground play to more complex, verbal social dynamics. Parents will appreciate the clear moral compass and the actionable way the characters move from shame to reconciliation.