New Releases by De Beer

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

Mexican women writers moved to the forefront of their country''s literature in the twentieth century. Among those who began publishing in the 1970s and 1980s are Maria Luisa Puga, Silvia Molina, Brianda Domecq, Carmen Boullosa, and Angeles Mastretta. Sharing a range of affinities while maintaining distinctive voices and outlooks, these are the women whom Gabriella de Beer has chosen to profile in Contemporary Mexican Women Writers. De Beer takes a three-part approach to each writer. She opens with an essay that explores the writer''s apprenticeship and discusses her major works. Next, she interviews each writer to learn about her background, writing, and view of herself and others. Finally, de Beer offers selections from the writer''s work that have not been previously published in English translation. Each section concludes with a complete bibliographic listing of the writer''s works and their English translations. These essays, interviews, and selections vividly recreate the experience of being with the writer and sharing her work, hearing her tell about and evaluate herself, and reading the words she has written. The book will be rewarding reading for everyone who enjoys fine writing.

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

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.

An enthralling account of the conflicting experiences of discovering the New World, drawing upon the intriguing tales of early discovery and amazing illustrations of the day. The authors invoke the unique exhilaration of exploration, investigating the conflict between the ambitious idealism and harsh realities that have always characterized and torn the country. After all, did people not go to America in search of both the Garden of Eden and the tribes of the damned?

Based on foundations of participation and empowerment, this entry-level study covers every aspect necessary to mobilize a community to fight poverty. Chapters address issues such as the principles of community development, starting and maintaining community projects and workshops, recruiting and motivating members, and decision-making and problem-solving management.

Lars, the Little Polar Bear, spends his days watching the seagulls circling overhead & dreams of flying in the sky like a bird. One day he meets a lost puffin who cannot fly home because his wings are sticky with oil. Always ready to help a friend in need, Lars takes the little puffin to the healing waters of the hot spring. Just as they''re about to leave the hot spring, Lars & the little puffin discover a huge hot-air balloon. At last, it seems that Lars''s dream of exploring the sky will come true! But flying high above the ground proves to be very scary, & Lars wonders if he''ll ever make it back down to his snow hill far below. Translated from the Swiss German edition. Hans de Beer''s Little Polar Bear books have been published in 18 languages & in 27 countries.

When man interferes with the reindeer''s migration path by building a high, long fence, Lars the Little Polar Bear comes to their aid with the help of a muskoxen''s brawn.

Artist Sue de Beer has cited Proust''s influence on her oeuvre, particularly the great author''s work "The Captive," which in achingly beautiful prose recounts a young man''s quest to comprehend the object of his amorous obsession. This first installment in the "Emerging Artists Book Series," by New York''s Downtown Arts Projects, captures the heart of de Beer''s work, in which photographs, video stills and installation shots convey expressions of time and memory. Extensive full-color as well as black-and-white illustrations are paired with thematic essays by contemporary writers and curators, in addition to early critical writings. This volume is an exciting debut in a series that promises to champion the finest emerging visual artists appearing in the United States today.

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.

A series of illustrated paperback storybooks Each with 2 pages of stickers of Lars and his friends.

Lars, a little polar bear, comes up with a plan to keep bullies away from an old shipwreck.

Lars, the little polar bear, has made a brand-new friend named Robby. The only problem is that Robby''s a seal and everyone knows that polar bears and seals can''t be friends. Now it''s up to Lars to prove that polar bears and seals can be friends--even best friends.

Ono the piglet''s curiosity involves him in such mishaps as getting trapped in a ball of yarn while playing with a kitten and accidentally running into a sleeping cow while knocking over haystacks.

A penguin that longs to fly has his dream come true when he finds an old airplane.

Look what Lars has found: a goose egg in the snow. Someone has to keep it warm. Pretty illustrations portray a wonderful snow-bound world, while the story captures all the warmth of mother love.

Fans of Hans de Beer''s beguiling Little Polar Bear can now enjoy helping to illustrate this new storybook. Line drawings of Lars and his friends and their exciting adventures invite young artists to fill them in color. As an added bonus, the book boasts full-color stickers.

Lars, the little polar bear, is always ready for an adventure. Fans can recreate their favorite Little Polar Bear adventures and invent new stories of their own with this fun interactive sticker book that includes ten scenes from de Beer''s original picture books and 75 stickers. Full-color illustrations. Consumable.

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

Written by Hennie Swanepoel and Frik de Beer(both based in South Africa) this development studies text, first published in 1997, is suitable for all introductory-level courses.