We must have dozens of Berenstain Bear books, and this is one of our favorites.
First, it's well written--the rhymes are natural. It's fun to read aloud, and my daughter can fill in the ends of many lines.
Second, it's INTERESTING--the Bear family goes out West and learns a bit about Western history.
My daughter's favorite page is when Pappa Bear gets thrown by a horse. For her, this was funny.
For those concerned that the Berenstain Bear books are going downhill (the new aquarium book was a wash; avoid the newly religious, preachy ones like "The Berenstain Bears Show Some Respect"), this book will renew your faith, no pun intended, in the strength of the Berenstain Bear books.