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.

Since Else Holmelund Minarik''s beloved Little Bear made his debut more than fifty years ago, generations of children have grown up with Little Bear by their side, delighting in his charming adventures and curious spirit. Now Little Bear returns to the world of I Can Read in Little Bear and the Marco Polo—a story filled with imagination, warmth, and tender memories that Grandfather shares with Little Bear.

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 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

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!

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

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

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.

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 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.

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 finally gives the kiss to the Little Bear.

Little Bear''s thank-you kiss from grandmother gets passed on to him by many animals and greatly aids the skunks'' romance.

Little Bear enjoys a visit with his grandparents.