Best Selling Books by Hans de Beer

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.

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.

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

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

Celebrate the Little Polar Bear''s 30th anniversary in this collection of 10 favorite Little Polar Bear stories! From hippos to reindeer to whales and husky pups, Lars, the little polar bear is great at meeting new friends. This collection of heart-warming stories about everyone''s favorite little polar bear will make its way into a new generation of children''s hearts with this gift collection and amazing value. "Hans de Beer’s “Little Polar Bear” . . . a witty, plaintive book my children adored when they were barely out of diapers."—Dwight Garner, The New York Times “This is an endearing picture book, with soft-colored illustrations that help give a very cold place a warm feel.” —Children’s Literature Reviews Join Lars, the little polar bears, on these 10 different adventures, with unabridged text! Little Polar Bear Ahoy There, Little Polar Bear Little Polar Bear Finds a Friend Little Polar Bear, Take Me Home! Little Polar Bear and the Brave Little Hare Little Polar Bear and the Husky Pup B7 Little Polar Bear and the Big Balloon Little Polar Bear and the Reindeer Little Polar Bear and the Whales Little Polar Bear and the Submarine

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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

When a young polar bear is caught in a fishing net which brings him to the city, the friendly ship''s cat helps him return home. "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.

Lars the polar bear teases his friend Hugo the hare for being afraid of everything, until the day they get lost in the snow.

In this German language edition of Ahoy There, Little Polar Bear, Lars is accidentally scooped up in a fishnet and put into a ship. How is he ever going to get home?

While hunting with his father, a young polar bear drifts out to sea and ends up in a jungle where a friendly hippopotamus helps him return home.

After Lars, the little polar bear, rescues a scared hare, Hugo, from a hole in the ice, the two new friends share an adventurous day, during which each discovers just how much courage he has.

When a strange object falls off a truck passing through the jungle, a bored young orangutan discovers that he can make wonderful sounds with it and in time his family and the other jungle animals come to appreciate music as well.

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

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

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.

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!"

While hunting with his father, a young polar bear drifts out to sea and ends up in a jungle where a friendly hippopotamus helps him return home.

While on his first hunting trip with his father, the ice that Lars, the little polar bear, is sleeping on breaks off and he floats to a much warmer climate. Luckily he befriends a playful hippo that helps him find a way back home.

When a 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 muskox''s brawn.

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.