My father was from a secular Jewish family and my mother from a nominally Christian (Episcopalian) one. They were not religious as adults. They did, however, believe in educating their children about the Bible. They viewed this as an essential… — Mike Berenstain Copy Share Image
I sometimes find that my family's emphasis on stories, characters, and art that appeals directly to children rather than over their heads to adults… — Mike Berenstain Copy Share Image
My parents and I always put great emphasis on telling stories that appeal to a child's sense of humor. — Mike Berenstain Copy Share Image
I was influenced by my children's education in Quaker schools in the Philadelphia area. I experienced a spiritual awakening and became a Christian, was… — Mike Berenstain Copy Share Image
Parents sometimes object to the amount of humor introduced into stories that are designed to teach moral or spiritual lessons. They seem to think… — Mike Berenstain Copy Share Image
Families are where children live. Almost everything they experience is in the context of family life. — Mike Berenstain Copy Share Image
My father was from a secular Jewish family and my mother from a nominally Christian (Episcopalian) one. They were not religious as adults. They… — Mike Berenstain Copy Share Image
As a young adult, I began to read widely in history, philosophy, and religion - including the Bible. I began to feel that a… — Mike Berenstain Copy Share Image
