Best Selling Books by ELSE HOLMELUND MINARIK

Meet Little Bear, a friend to millions of children. And meet Mother Bear, who is there whenever Little Bear needs her. When it is cold and snowy outside, she finds just the right outfit for Little Bear to play in. When he goes to the moon, she has a hot lunch waiting for him on his return. At night she helps him get to sleep. And, of course, she never forgets his birthday.

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.

Cat likes to tease Dog. Dog likes to tease Cat. But most of all, Cat and Dog like to have fun together. Boy, do they ever have fun! This happy story about two playful pets by the author of the Little Bear books has long been a favorite with beginning readers, and it now sports sparkling new full-color illustrations.

Young Hippo searches for approval from his friends in the forest and finally gets the reassurance he needs from his mother.

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.

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.

Little Bear''s day isn''t going well at all. He spills his milk and he knocks over his paint -- what will happen next? It is going to take the help of some very good friends to help Little Bear feel better after his very bad day!

When Little Bear has a cold, Mother Bear says he must stay in bed. What can a little bear do for fun in bed?

Little Bear''s toy, Fisherman Bear, is lost. Little Bear has looked all over his room, again and again. He can''t find Fisherman Bear anywhere. Has Little Bear''s toy gone off on an adventure of his own? Ages 2 – 4

Board book. Little bear generously shares his snacks with friends along the way to visit grandmother. 2-4 yrs.

When Little Bear finds Grandfather’s sea captain outfit in the attic, Grandfather shows him something even more exciting— Grandfather’s boat!

On a beautiful spring day, Little Bear finds a perfect four-leaf clover. With his lucky clover in hand, Little Bear is off on a very special adventure. Full color.

When Little Bear and his friends find an egg on a wooded path, Hen and Duck know the egg must be kept warm--so this delicate job falls to Little Bear. Full color.

When Little Bear finds a picture of a very little bear, he can''t believe that it is actually him, so he asks Mother Bear to take another picture before he gets any bigger. Original.

Little Bear enjoys a visit with his grandparents.