Books by Else Holmelund Minarik

Little Bear's Visit (An I Can Read Book)

by Else Holmelund Minarik

"An endearing story filled with tenderness, humor, and warm family relationships." (Booklist)
Little Bear likes to visit Grandmother and Grandfather Bear. He likes to try on Grandfather’s hat. He likes Grandmother’s cooking. But best of all, he loves the stories his grandparents tell him, of robins and goblins, and of Mother Bear when she was little.
This Caldecott Honor winner is among the beloved classic Little Bear books from Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak. The first, Little Bear, launched the I Can Read early reader series in 1957.
In the Little Bear stories, we meet Little Bear, whose adventures are filled with humor and joy. And we 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. And, of course, she never forgets his birthday.
An ALA Notable Children's Book, this Level One I Can Read is full of warm and lovingly playful stories that are perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

HarperCollins Little Bear

by Else Holmelund Minarik

Celebrate the timeless warmth of a mother's love with the very first ever I Can Read book!
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. And, of course, she never forgets his birthday.
This classic from Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak was written in 1957 and remains as beloved today as it was then.
An ALA Notable Children's Book, this Level One I Can Read is full of warm and lovingly playful stories that are perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

No Fighting, No Biting! (An I Can Read Book, Level 2)

by Else Holmelund Minarik

Poor Cousin Joan!
She can't read her book when Willy and Rosa are pinching and squeezing and fighting. So she tells them stories about two little alligators who are always fighting and biting—just like Willy and Rosa!

Father Bear Comes Home (I Can Read Level 1)

by Else Holmelund Minarik

Welcome home, Father Bear! Little Bear’s father is finally coming home from a long fishing trip. Little Bear is very excited to see him—even if he doesn’t bring the toy Little Bear has been hoping for!
Little Bear, his family, and his friends have taken their places beside such other beloved animals of fiction as Winnie-the-Pooh, Peter Rabbit, and Mole. Beginning readers will enjoy reading about the adventures of Little Bear as he goes fishing, gets the hiccups, looks for a mermaid, and welcomes Father Bear home from the sea.
The popularity of Else Holmelund Minarik's I Can Read Books about Little Bear has continued across generations. These timeless classics feature beautiful, detailed illustrations from Maurice Sendak, the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of Where the Wild Things Are.
With short chapters and sweet, appealing stories, the Little Bear stories work well for lap reading or in a classroom or library setting. And Father Bear Comes Home is especially nice for dads and kids to share together, on Father's Day or any day.

Little Bear's Friend

by Else Holmelund Minarik, Maurice Sendak (ILT)

Little Bear is so pleased with the picture he has drawn that he asks Hen to take it to his grandmother. Grandmother is so happy with it that she sends him back a thank-you kiss.
How the kiss is passed from Grandmother, to Hen, to Cat, to Little Skunk, to a pretty girl skunk, and back to Little Skunk, and how eventually it comes again to Hen and finally to Little Bear, will delight children just learning to read.
A Kiss for Little Bear is among the beloved classic Little Bear books for beginning readers from Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak. The first, Little Bear, launched the I Can Read early reader series in 1957.
An ALA Notable Children’s Book and New York Times Best Illustrated Book!
Don’t miss more adventures with Little Bear and his friends by Else Holmelund Minarik, illustrated by Maurice Sendak! Little Bear Father Bear Comes Home Little Bear’s Friend Little Bear’s Visit

LITTLE BEARS FRIEND [Paperback] [Paperback]

by Else Holmelund Minarik

Little Bear makes a new friend but misses her when summer ends.
One summer Little Bear makes friends with a girl named Emily and her doll Lucy. But when summer ends, Emily must leave. Little Bear is sad—until he finds a way to stay close to his new friend even when she is far away.
Little Bear's Friend is among the beloved classic Little Bear books from Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak. The first, Little Bear, launched the I Can Read early reader series in 1957.
In the Little Bear stories, we meet Little Bear, whose adventures are filled with humor and joy. And we 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. And, of course, she never forgets his birthday.
This Level One I Can Read is full of warm and lovingly playful stories that are perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

Mother Bear's Picnic (Maurice Sendak's Little Bear) (Festival Reader)

by Else Holmelund Minarik

It's Mother's Day and Little Bear wants to give Mother Bear the best picnic ever. He and Father Bear get to work, but will they be able to surprise Mother Bear?

The Cricket Who Came to Dinner (Maurice Sendak's Little Bear) (Festival Readers)

by Else Holmelund Minarik

All of Little Bear's friends and family have gathered for dinner. Everyone is having a wonderful time. But when they hear an odd noise, Little Bear finds out that they have an unexpected guest for dinner -- a cricket!

I Miss You, Father Bear (Maurice Sendak's Little Bear)

by Else Holmelund Minarik

Father Bear is away on a fishing trip, and Little Bear misses him terribly. Little Bear decides to stay up all night and watch the sunrise -- just like Father Bear does. But Mother Bear doesn't like this one bit because little bears need their sleep!

Petit Ours/ Little Bear (French Edition)

by Maurice Sendak, Else Holmelund Minarik

Little Bear's four adventures include taking a trip to the moon and having a birthday party.

A Kiss for Little Bear (An I Can Read Book)

by Else Holmelund Minarik

Little Bear is so pleased with the picture he has drawn that he asks Hen to take it to his grandmother. Grandmother is so happy with it that she sends him back a thank-you kiss.
How the kiss is passed from Grandmother, to Hen, to Cat, to Little Skunk, to a pretty girl skunk, and back to Little Skunk, and how eventually it comes again to Hen and finally to Little Bear, will delight children just learning to read.
A Kiss for Little Bear is among the beloved classic Little Bear books for beginning readers from Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak. The first, Little Bear, launched the I Can Read early reader series in 1957.
An ALA Notable Children’s Book and New York Times Best Illustrated Book!
Don’t miss more adventures with Little Bear and his friends by Else Holmelund Minarik, illustrated by Maurice Sendak! Little Bear Father Bear Comes Home Little Bear’s Friend Little Bear’s Visit

Little Bear's Bad Day (Maurice Sendak's Little Bear) (Festival Reader)

by Else Holmelund Minarik

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!

The Toys' Wedding (Maurice Sendak's Little Bear)

by Else Holmelund Minarik

Since it is raining outside and Little Bear and Emily have nothing to do, they decide to throw a wedding party for their favorite toys. Original.

Little Bear and the Marco Polo (I Can Read Level 1)

by Else Holmelund Minarik

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

Little Bear (An I Can Read Book and Audio CD)

by Else Holmelund Minarik

Celebrate the timeless warmth of a mother's love with the very first ever I Can Read book.
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. And, of course, she never forgets his birthday.
This classic from Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak was written in 1957 and remains as beloved today as it was then. An ALA Notable Children's Book, this Level One I Can Read is full of warm and lovingly playful stories that are perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.
I Can Read Books are the premier line of beginning readers encouraging children to learn—and love—to read. Featuring award-winning authors and illustrators, I Can Read Books offer a full spectrum of entertaining stories for every stage of a child's reading development.
Now the beloved characters and adventures from this popular line of books come to life with I Can Read Book and CDs. Each package includes a best-selling beginning-reader storybook and a lively audio recording featuring: Word-for-word narration Music and sound effects One version with turn-the-page signals One version of uninterrupted reading

Cat and Dog (My First I Can Read)

by Else Holmelund Minarik

“Woof, woof!” “Meow, meow!” Cat and dog, two playful pets, make the perfect zany match: whether the dog is taking a dip in the bird’s bath, or the cat is snacking on bones, the result is hilarious!
The simple text by the author of Little Bear, Else Holmelund Minarik, is perfect for My First level readers. This brand-new replica edition of a beloved 1960 title is being brought back from the vault in honor of the 60th anniversary of I Can Read books. This edition contains Fritz Siebel’s classic artwork. The paper-over-board book features a foil cover and an anniversary burst, plus eight amazing pages of bonus material on the history of I Can Read, including never-before-seen sketches of beloved characters.

Little Bear Boxed Set: Little Bear, Father Bear Comes Home, and Little Bear's Visit

by Else Holmelund Minarik

Introduce a new generation of children to Little Bear, the classic, beloved character from Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak, with this boxed gift set containing three paperback editions in the series.
Little Bear: 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. And, of course, she never forgets his birthday.
Father Bear Comes Home: Welcome home, Father Bear! Little Bear’s father is finally coming home from a long fishing trip. Little Bear is very excited to see him—even if he doesn’t bring the toy Little Bear has been hoping for!
Little Bear's Visit: Little Bear likes to visit Grandmother and Grandfather Bear. He likes Grandfather’s hat and Grandmother’s cooking. But most of all, he loves to listen to their stories!
The popularity of Else Holmelund Minarik's I Can Read Books about Little Bear has continued across generations. These timeless classics feature beautiful, detailed illustrations from Maurice Sendak, the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of Where the Wild Things Are.
With short chapters and sweet, appealing stories, the Little Bear stories work well for lap reading or in a classroom or library setting.

Little Bear's New Friend (Maurice Sendak's Little Bear)

by Else Holmelund Minarik

Little Bear Is Back!
The star of books, television, and video is joined by Mother and Father Bear, Hen, Cat, Duck, and Owl in an excitingnew adventure.
On his very first camping trip, Little Bear makes a new friend -- Cub. Cub is a wild bear who lives in the woods. Together they explore the valleys, streams, and waterfalls that Cub knows so well. Their journey through the woods is full of excitement, including a scary adventure for Little Bear and a happy surprise for Cub.
Friendship and bravery are at the heart of this exciting new story that reunites fans of the original I Can Read books with those who love the hit animated television show starring their favorite bear.
Written by Else Holmelund Minarik, the author of the five original Little Bear books, and illustrated by Heather Green, this is the first full-color picture book featuring the enduring character of Little Bear.

A Present for Mother Bear (Maurice Sendak's Little Bear) (Festival Reader)

by Else Holmelund Minarik

It's Mother Bear's birthday, and Little Bear wants to find the perfect present. As he searches, he has some help from his friends, each of whom has an idea about what Mother Bear would like best!

Little Bear's Picture (Maurice Sendak's Little Bear) (Festival Reader)

by Else Holmelund Minarik

When Little Bear finds a picture of a very young bear, he isn't sure who it is. Little Bear finds out that the very small bear in the picture is him, and he decides it is time to pose for a new picture -- before he gets any bigger!

Little Bear Makes a Mask (Maurice Sendak's Little Bear) (Festival Readers)

by Else Holmelund Minarik

On a walk in the woods, Hen, Duck, and Owl are scared by a monster! It's not just any monster -- it's Little Bear, wearing a mask. But when they all set off for home, Little Bear and his friends discover that there's something else out there -- something scary! What could it be?

The Search for Spring (Maurice Sendak's Little Bear) (Festival Readers)

by Else Holmelund Minarik

After a long cold winter, Little Bear is ready for spring. But when will it arrive? With help from a grumpy groundhog, Little Bear and his friends help get spring started.

A Kiss for Little Bear (I Can Read Level 1)

by Else Holmelund Minarik

Little Bear is so pleased with the picture he has drawn that he asks Hen to take it to his grandmother. Grandmother is so happy with it that she sends him back a thank-you kiss.
How the kiss is passed from Grandmother, to Hen, to Cat, to Little Skunk, to a pretty girl skunk, and back to Little Skunk, and how eventually it comes again to Hen and finally to Little Bear, will delight children just learning to read.
A Kiss for Little Bear is among the beloved classic Little Bear books for beginning readers from Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak. The first, Little Bear, launched the I Can Read early reader series in 1957.
An ALA Notable Children’s Book and New York Times Best Illustrated Book!
Don’t miss more adventures with Little Bear and his friends by Else Holmelund Minarik, illustrated by Maurice Sendak! Little Bear Father Bear Comes Home Little Bear’s Friend Little Bear’s Visit

Little Bear (An I Can Read Book)

by Else Holmelund Minarik

Celebrate the timeless warmth of a mother's love with the very first ever I Can Read book.
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. And, of course, she never forgets his birthday.
This classic from Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak was written in 1957 and remains as beloved today as it was then. An ALA Notable Children's Book, this Level One I Can Read is full of warm and lovingly playful stories that are perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

A Kiss for Little Bear

by Else Holmelund Minarik

An ALA Notable Children's Book and New York Times Best Illustrated Book, this beloved classic Little Bear story from Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak celebrates the love between grandparent and grandchild.

Little Bear is so pleased with the picture he has drawn that he asks Hen to take it to his grandmother. Grandmother is so happy with it that she sends him back a thank-you kiss. How the kiss is passed from Grandmother, to Hen, to Cat, to Little Skunk, to a pretty girl skunk, and back to Little Skunk, and how eventually it comes again to Hen and finally to Little Bear, will delight children just learning to read.

HarperCollins is proud to present this new edition of A Kiss for Little Bear that has been printed in close collaboration with the Maurice Sendak Foundation to ensure that Maurice Sendak's original artwork has been reproduced to the highest standards.

A Kiss for Little Bear is among the beloved classic Little Bear books for beginning readers from Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak. The first, Little Bear, launched the I Can Read early reader series in 1957.

Don't miss more adventures with Little Bear and his friends by Else Holmelund Minarik, with pictures by Maurice Sendak!

• Little Bear
• Father Bear Comes Home
• Little Bear's Friend
• Little Bear's Visit