Most Popular Books 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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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.