These tender and eloquent stories about Little Bear are "told with a forthright simplicity that is never forced or artificially repetitious."—"Language Arts." An ALA Notable Children's Book. Full-color illustrations.

Little Bear meets Emily, a human girl, and her doll. ‘ Once again Little Bear proves himself to be as wistful and tender a little creature as exists in the child’ s library.’ — K.

Grandmother likes Little Bear's picture so much she sends him a thank you kiss. "Will you take it to him, Hen?" she says. Hen passes the kiss to Frog who passes it to Cat who passes it to Little Skunk until Hen decides there is too much kissing — and... [More...]

‘ Mrs. Minarik is at her superb best in depicting the charming childlikeness of Little Bear’ s delight in visiting his grandparents.’ — H.

1962 Caldecott Honor Book
Notable Children's Books of 1963 (ALA)

Little Bear and his friends are on hand to welcome Father Bear home from his fishing trip. ‘ Little Bear has endeared himself as a character with irresistible, child-like charm.’ — H.
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Here are the very first adventures of Little Bear, in which Mother Bear finds just the right way to keep Little Bear warm, helps him get to sleep at night, and never forgets his birthday.

The merry adventures of two scrapping alligator children— and of Rosa and Willy, their human counterparts. ‘ Else Holmelund Minarik, whose Little Bear indicated a uniquely charming talent, has outdone herself here.’ — K.

Now the beloved characters and adventures from this popular line of books come to life with I Can Read Book and CDs. Each package includes a best-selling beginning-reader storybook and a lively audio recording featuring: Word-for-word narration Music and... [More...]

Little Bear learns about his grandfather's days as a sea captain—and to his delight, he gets to visit Grandfather Bear's sailing ship, the "Marco Polo." Full color.