New Releases by Else Holmelund Minarik

One summer Little Bear makes friends with a girl named Emily. But when summer ends, Emily must leave. Little Bear is very sad—until he finds a way to stay close to his new friend even when she is far away!

It's Mother Bear's birthday, and Little Bear wants to find the perfect present. As he searches, he has some help from his friends, each of whom has an idea about what Mother Bear would like best!

Before setting off for his grandmother's house, Little Bear loads his wagon with delicious things to eat. As he walks, he meets up with some very hungry friends. What will this generous bear cub do?

Little Bear has a cold, and Mother Bear says he must stay indoors. What can Little Bear do when he has to stay inside?

Little Bear is picking blueberries with his friends Hen and Duck when they find an egg that has fallen out of its nest. How will they keep the egg nice and warm?

The full moon was very bright on this starry goblin night as Little Bear, Cat, Duck, and Owl set off for a bonfire deep in the woods.

This new tale -- written by Little Bear's creator, Else Holmelund Minarik, and with full-color illustrations by Heather Green -- will bring readers into the charmed world of Little Bear, complete with good friends Hen, Emily, Owl, and Duck, and Little Bear's loving family. Join the star of the hit animated TV series in a classic Valentine's Day story about the importance of friendship, not only on February fourteenth but all year round.