New Releases 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.

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

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

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.

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, 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.

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

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.

Lars, the baby polar bear, goes to sleep on an ice berg and finds himself far to the south.

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.

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.

Valentino, a young frog prince, searches for a princess.

While searching for a playmate, Lars is caught in a trap and finds himself on a cargo plane full of animals headed for the zoo. When his cage breaks open, Lars frees all the animals and finally finds the friend he''s been looking for. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

Pris dans un filet de pêche, Plume l''ours polaire est hissé à bord du navire. Il se lie d''amitié avec le chat du bord qui lui fait découvrir la ville lors d''une escale. Personnages sympathiques.

"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.

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

En el polo norte solo ha nieve y hielo. Esto le gustaba a Lars, el osito polar. Le gusta retozar en la nieve, subir a lo mas alto de un iceberg y volver a bajar deslizandose.Pero lo que mas le gustaba a Lars era estar tumbado en el agua y dejarse arrastrar por las olas. Como aquel dia