New Releases by Hans de Beer

When a young polar bear peers inside a train, the little Siberian tiger staring back at him pleads to be taken home.

The short Arctic summer is ending, and the reindeer are starting their winter migration. But this year, people have interfered with their journey. A high fence that goes on for miles is right in their path, and piles of giant pipes litter the landscape. The herd is trapped. If they don’t get through, they will perish. Lars has an idea, but will it work? Back in print, fans of the Little Polar Bear books will delight in this exciting story with its important message about our impact on the environment.

The beloved picture book Little Polar Bear—now available in bilingual Arabic editions! It’s a big day for the little polar bear Lars! His father takes him hunting for the very first time, and that night he is so tired from all his lessons that he falls fast asleep. He sleeps so soundly that he doesn’t hear the ice crack, doesn’t feel himself slowly drift away from his father and the arctic—he doesn’t realize that his adventures have just begun. For more than thirty years Little Polar Bear has enchanted children and grown-ups around the world. NorthSouth Books is proud to partner with bi:libri in a new line of multilingual children’s books. On the heels of our bilingual Rainbow Fish editions comes Little Polar Bear (paperback), available in ten languages. Our program focuses on unique titles that address universal themes such as friendship, tolerance, and finding courage—bringing great stories and second-language learning fun to children around the world. A great way to introduce a second language to very young children whether they are English- or Arabic-speaking.

Abstract: Objectives Clear communication of systematic review findings will help readers and decision makers. We built on previous work to develop an approach that improves the clarity of statements to convey findings and that draws on Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE). Study Design and Setting We conducted workshops including 80 attendants and a survey of 110 producers and users of systematic reviews. We calculated acceptability of statements and revised the wording of those that were unacceptable to ≥40% of participants. Results Most participants agreed statements should be based on size of effect and certainty of evidence. Statements for low, moderate and high certainty evidence were acceptable to u003e60%. Key guidance, for example, includes statements for high, moderate and low certainty for a large effect on intervention x as: x results in a large reduction...; x likely results in a large reduction...; x may result in a large reduction..., respectively. Conclusions Producers and users of systematic reviews found statements to communicate findings combining size and certainty of an effect acceptable. This article provides GRADE guidance and a wording template to formulate statements in systematic reviews and other decision tools

The Little Polar Bear now available as a board book in time for Little Polar Bear''s 30th year anniversary! It’s a big day for the little polar Lars! His father takes him hunting for the very first time, and that night he is so tired from all his lessons that he falls fast asleep. He sleeps so soundly that he doesn’t hear the ice crack, doesn’t feel himself slowly drift away from his father and the North Pole—he doesn’t realize that his adventures have just begun. “This is an endearing picture book, with soft-colored illustrations that help give a very cold place a warm feel.” —Children’s Literature Reviews

Celebrate the Little Polar Bear''s 30th anniversary in this collection of 10 favorite Little Polar Bear stories! From hippos to reindeer to whales and husky pups, Lars, the little polar bear is great at meeting new friends. This collection of heart-warming stories about everyone''s favorite little polar bear will make its way into a new generation of children''s hearts with this gift collection and amazing value. "Hans de Beer’s “Little Polar Bear” . . . a witty, plaintive book my children adored when they were barely out of diapers."—Dwight Garner, The New York Times “This is an endearing picture book, with soft-colored illustrations that help give a very cold place a warm feel.” —Children’s Literature Reviews Join Lars, the little polar bears, on these 10 different adventures, with unabridged text! Little Polar Bear Ahoy There, Little Polar Bear Little Polar Bear Finds a Friend Little Polar Bear, Take Me Home! Little Polar Bear and the Brave Little Hare Little Polar Bear and the Husky Pup B7 Little Polar Bear and the Big Balloon Little Polar Bear and the Reindeer Little Polar Bear and the Whales Little Polar Bear and the Submarine

Everyone''s favorite little polar bear takes a stand for what''s right in this story about friendship, working together, and the environment. Timed to coincide with the Little Polar Bears 30th Anniversary! Help! Where there used to be lots of food, now there are hardly any fish left. But Lars and his friends know just what needs to be done. In helping to put things right Lars proves just what a brave little hero he is. This new story in time for the Little Polar Bear''s 30th anniversary will inspire young readers to speak up for what they believe in.

A collection of ten favorite Little Polar Bear stories!

Nugget is a happy little dog until he gets lost. Where could he be? But when he looks up at the looming skyscrapers and down at the bustling crowds, little Nugget realizes he''s in for a BIG adventure!

Lars, the little polar bear, drifts all alone on an icefloe in the middle of the sea. As the ice floe melts, he manages to find safety on a barrel. An adventurous journey begins. Finally Lars lands in Africa. It''s an exciting place to be, but the little polar bear misses his cold, white home. Luckily, his new friends, a hippopotamus and a whale, help him find his way back.

When Lars, the little polar bear, rescues a husky puppy trapped in a deep crack in the ice, the little dog follows him and soon finds himself in trouble again. Howling pitifully, the puppy begs, “Please don’t leave me! I’m hungry and I want my mother!” So once again, it’s Lars to the rescue. But can he get the impetuous pup back safely to the rest of the husky team? Fans of Hans de Beer’s engaging Little Polar Bear won’t want to miss this exciting adventure.

When Ollie the elephant doesn''t get a baby brother for his birthday, he sets off on his roller skates to find one. Ollie meets many families along the way, but realizes that there''s nothing quite like his very own! Full color.

"The short North Pole summer is ending, and the reindeer are starting their winter migration. But this year, man has interfered with their journey. A high fence that goes on for miles is right in their path, and piles of giant pipes litter the landscape. The herd is trapped. If they don''t get through, they will perish. Lars has an idea, but will it work?"--Page 4 of cover.

Lars, the little polar bear who lives at the North Pole, is off on a new adventure. This time he''s been accidentally scooped up in a gigantic fishnet and is heading into port aboard a ship. How will he ever get home? Luckily, Lars isn''t the only four-feeted creature on board. Nemo, the ship''s cat, comes up with a plan to get Lars home that just might work. Lars, the little polar bear who lives at the North Pole, is off on a new adventure. This time he''s been accidentally scooped up in a gigantic fishnet and is heading into port aboard a ship. How will he ever get home? Luckily, Lars isn''t the only four-footed creature on board. Nemo, the ship''s cat, comes up with a plan to get Lars home that just might work. AUTHOR: Hans de Beer was born in Muiden, a small town near Amsterdam, in the Netherlands. He studied illustration at the Rietveld Academy of Art in Amsterdam. Colour

Lars returns in a new adventure! The Little Polar Bear series gently introduces children to subjects such as friendship, courage, family, environmentalism and nature. In his most captivating adventure yet, Lars must rescue two polar bear cubs from a submarine bound for the zoo and reunite them with their family. AUTHOR: HANS de BEER was born in Muiden, a small town near Amsterdam, in the Netherlands. He studied illustration at the Rietveld Academy of Art in Amsterdam. AGES: 3-8

Your favorite little polar bear in a BIG board format. What makes Lars, the little polar bear, so special? Stories that "incorporate the unexpectedness of life events, the power of experiences to help form personal values, and the importance of both friendly help and self-reliance." (School Library Journal) Now available as a 9x9 "lap edition" board book!

Adorable little touch and feel board book celebrating birthdays written and illustrated by Hans de Beer and Serena Romanelli!

In the late-Middle Ages and at the onset of the early modern period, the Dutch population was taller than in the first half of the 19th century. This inference is partially based on skeletal evidence, mainly collected by the Dutch physical anthropologist George Maat and his co-workers. A spectacular increase in Dutch heights began in the second half of the 19th century and accelerated in the second half of the 20th century. At the end of the 20th century, the Dutch became tallest in the world.

The youngest of sports fans can join in all the fun of the ball game with this touch-and-feel board book featuring six interactive elements. Full color.

Lars, the young Polar Bear, awakens to a warm morning in the North Pole. Taking the opportunity to further explore the land near his home, he stumbles upon a Cormorant and a group of Whales who are in trouble. Highlighting not only the importance of teamwork and friendship, but also a moral metaphor for the effect humanity is having on the environment, ''Little Polar Bear and the Whales'' is an enjoyable trip to the North Pole. AUTHOR: Hans de Beer was born in Muiden, a small town near Amsterdam, in the Netherlands. He studied illustration at the Rietveld Academy of Art in Amsterdam.

From the creator of the beloved Little Polar Bear comes another irresistible animal hero. Youngsters can follow Ono''s adventures in ten short, simple episodes, illustrated in comic-strip style. The curious piglet''s enthusiastic explorations of the farm--"which inevitably lead to disaster--"will elicit delighted laughter and the shout-out-loud refrain, "Oh no, Ono!"

A wonderful way to begin the holiday season -- send personal greetings to special people on your Christmas list. These attractive notecards can be enjoyed all month long, for each card is also a mini Advent calendar with delightful surprises behind the twenty-four windows.

Lars wants Mommy. Where can she be? He has something VERY important to tell her. Finally, he comes full circle, right back home, and there she is, waiting for him to say...I love you.