Best Selling Books by Hans de Beer

From the icy North Pole waters to the warm waters in a bathtub, this bath book features Lars the little Polar Bear who''s ready for a swim. This soft waterproof book is ideal for reading in the tub or at the beach. Full-color illustrations. Consumable.

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!

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.

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

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.

For 3-5 players, ages 4-up Game includes: -- 32 cards -- Plastic draw-pile tray -- Instructions

Everyone knows that polar bears and seals just aren t friends everyone, that is, except Lars the little cub and Robby the seal. Now, the two pals have set out to teach their families a gentle lesson in friendship and tolerance. "

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.

In the village where Lars lives, the animals have always had enough fish to eat and to share. But one day, the seals come up from the water with empty flippers: the sea has nothing to offer but ice floes. Lars realizes that he must do something or everyone will starve. So the little cub takes a big risk: he goes to investigate the humans who live nearby. Filled with drama and suspense, this gripping tale also teaches children a simple lesson about ecology and living in harmony with our animal friends.

Lars loves to help, but sometimes his exuberance causes more harm than good.

Owning this gift set with its snuggly Lars soft toy is like getting a big bear hug all day long! Even from the books, kids can tell how cuddly the little bear is and they will enjoy really nuzzling up to their own personal plush pet. Inside the presentation box, along with the toy Lars, there is a chunky copy of Lars & His Friends to read, the nursery board book which tells of days spent in the snow, playing with his Arctic chums. Best of all, you can clip the toy Lars onto your jacket or bag for great bear hugs all day long! conquered the world with a bestselling book and video that has sold a million copies. Now, Sterling presents a series of charmingly illustrated children''s books to tie in with the sparkling feature-length DVD and Video from Warner Home Video * Lars is an already established, internationally famous children''s brand.

Every parent will chuckle in recognition at the familiar nighttime scenario, and every child will feel comforted by this tale of a very restless little polar bear. It''s the perfect goodnight book.

Come along with Lars and his mother for a day of fun and games. Then it''s time for a nice bath, and a loving hug. Moms and their toddlers will bond over this thoroughly engaging tale.

Vintage bouquets filled with doves, ribbons, and messages proclaiming "With fond greetings!," "May true friends be around you!," more.

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.

A birthday book with illustrations from The Little Polar Bear story books.

Lars, a little polar bear, learns to swim.

Everyone knows that polar bears and seals are supposed to be enemies--that polar bears eat seals. But Lars and Robby hatch a plan that lets all the polar bears and seals get along. Full color.

For 1-4 players, ages 3-6 Game includes: -- 4 playing boards -- 24 lotto cards -- Instructions

These sturdy, high-quality eight-ounce mugs are perfect for enjoying morning cocoa or a afternoon tea with a favorite picture book character. All the mugs are dishwasher and microwave safe.

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.

A high-quality eight-ounce mug with wrap-around art and a surprise image inside. Dish-washer and microwave safe.

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!"

Join Lars, the bear as he swings and swims and plays through a very busy day.

In his earlier adventures, Lars, the little polar bear, was often lost far from home, and each time, someone helped him get back safely. Now it''s Lars''s turn to help, when a little tiger named Sasha finds himself lost and alone at the North Pole. Full color.

Lars saves Hugo, a nervous hare, from a hole, and the pair get caught in a storm, snuggle, share a picnic, and find their way home--but not before Hugo gets to return the favor by getting Lars out of a jam. Full color. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

One day Lars, the Little Polar Bear, rescues a husky puppy from a deep crack in the ice. Instead of thanking Lass, the puppy snarls and yaps at him. Disgusted, Lars heads off towards the sea. The little dog follows him and soon finds herself in trouble -- again stranded on a floating piece of ice. "Please don''t leave me!" she calls to Lass. "I''m hungry and I want my mother!" So once again, it''s Lass to the rescue. But can he get the impetuous pup back safely to the rest of the husky team? Fans of Lars''s earlier adventures will welcome him back in this new story, and those meeting him for the first time will be won over by Hans de Beer''s beguiling hero.