Best Selling Books 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."--

An address book with illustrations from the Little Polar Bear story books.

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, 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.

Lar''s adventures incorporate the unexpectedness of life events, the power of experience to help form personal values, and the importance of both friendly help and self-reliance in ways that are gentle enough to avoid overpowering young readers.--School Library Journal. Full-color.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The beloved picture book Little Polar Bear—now available in bilingual Korean 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 Korean-speaking.

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!

A brand new story featuring Lars, the beloved little polar bear! The Arctic is teeming with tourists. Little polar bear, Lars, wants to steer clear of humans and their big snow vehicles. But when he catches a whiff of something delicious on their ship, he decides to investigate. Before Lars knows it, he’s on an adventurous trip to China where he meets two lovely pandas. Can these new friends who are so different help him find his way home? This new story about the beloved little polar bear will delight children and is a great reminder that friends can be found anywhere.

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

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.

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

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.

A collection of ten favorite Little Polar Bear stories!

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.

These sturdy, 100% cotton shirts are sure to delight children ages 6-8. Each is packaged in an attractive box (no gift wrapping needed!) and makes the perfect gift.

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.

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.

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