Most Popular Books by Hans de Beer

The Little Polar Bear—now available as a paperback! 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 North Pole - he doesn''t realize that his adventures have just begun.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.