New Releases 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.

Il neige. Petit-Ours a froid et il n''a, dit-il, rien à se mettre. Sa maman lui donne un chapeau, un manteau, un pantalon bien chaud, mais ce que voudrait Petit-Ours, c''est un manteau... de fourrure ! Voici la première histoire de Petit-Ours, l''ami des enfants auxquels il ressemble tant. A partir de 3 ans.

Little Bear meets Emily a human girl, and her doll. Once again Little Bear proves himself to be as wistful and tender a little creature as exists in a child''s library. --Kirkus Reviews

A collection of three Little Bear books.

Read along with your favorite I Can Read Book characters! 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

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

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.

Little Bear and Emily have nothing to do while it''s raining, so they decide to throw a wedding party for their favorite toys. Full color.

When Little Bear finds ten caterpillars among the flowers in the garden, he is delighted, until they all mysteriously disappear...or do they?

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!

There''s always room for an extra guest at Little Bear''s house--even a cricket, who is welcome at Little Bear''s family gathering. 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.

As Halloween approaches, Little Bear practices for the holiday by making a mask and scaring his friends--but something else in the woods proves even scarier.

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.

As springtime approaches, Little Bear and Father Bear are happy to help Mother Bear clean out the house--until they see what old favorites of theirs she wants to throw out. Full color.

It''s Father''s Day and Little Bear wants to have a special day with Father Bear. Everything is perfect when they set off on a fishing trip, until all of Father Bear''s friends tag along. Little Bear wanted to have Father Bear all to himself. What shall he do?

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

When Little Bear has a cold, Mother Bear says he must stay in bed. What can a little bear do for fun in bed?

On a perfect winter day, Father Bear and Little Bear discover the snow is just right for building a snowman or making snowballs. Who will throw the first one?

Little Bear looks forward to giving his mother a valentine and to figuring out who the secret admirer is who sent him one.

It''s a dark and spooky night. Creepy noises and scary sounds surround Little Bear as he walks through the woods. There is a surprise in store for Little Bear--but what is it? Full-color illustrations.

Little Bear has a loose tooth that just won''t fall out. Emily, Cat, Duck, and Owl each have a plan to make it fall out. Will Little Bear ever have something for the tooth fairy?

Board book. Little bear generously shares his snacks with friends along the way to visit grandmother. 2-4 yrs.

Little Bear and Father Bear go camping and make a new friend--a wild bear cubcalled Cub. Full color.

After a long, cold winter, Little Bear and his friends welcome spring with the help of a grouchy groundhog.

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. At night she helps him get to sleep. And, of course, she never forgets his birthday.