Book excerpt: Young readers enjoying their first chapter books are sure to love this addition to the Living Lights™ series of The Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn just how important it is to choose the right friends when Brother Bear starts spending time with Too Tall and his gang. The Berenstain Bears and the Rowdy Crowd—part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series of books with over 13 million copies sold—is perfect for: ? Early readers ages 6-10 ? Reading out loud at home or in a classroom ? Sparking conversations about being a good friend, making smart choices about your actions and who you spend time with The Berenstain Bears and the Rowdy Crowd: ? Features black-and-white illustrations drawn by the Berenstain family alongside entertaining text ? Allows older fans of the Berenstain Bears to continue enjoying the Bears’ adventures ? Is part of one of the bestselling children’s book series ever created, with more than 250 books published and nearly 300 million copies sold to date