Little Bear's Valentine
Little Bear's Valentine

Little Bear's Valentine

Written by Else Holmelund Minarik & illustrated by Heather Green
Board Book
$14.99
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4 - 8
Reading age
28
Page count
25
Words per page
~381L
Lexile measure
Dec 1, 2002
Publication date

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“ Who Is Little Bear’s Secret Valentine? “Oh, look, Mother Bear! A valentine for me! A beautiful valentine!” Little Bear opened the card – but there was no name inside. Who could have sent it? Mother Bear said, “You have a secret admirer!” This new tale – written by Little Bear’s creator, Else Holmelund Minarik, and with full-color illustrations by Heather Green – will bring readers into the charmed world of Little Bear, complete with good friends Hen, Emily, Owl, and Duck, and Little Bear’s loving family. Join the star of the hit animated TV series in a classic Valentine’s Day story about the importance of friendship, not only on February fourteenth but all year round.

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    The Creatives Behind the Book

      Author
      Else Holmelund Minarik

      Else Holmelund Minarik first introduced readers to her timeless character in the classic Little Bear. Publication of this book, with illustrations by Maurice Sendak, launched the I Can Read series. This much-loved author continues to write stories for children at her home in North Carolina.

      Illustrator
      Heather Green

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780694017126
    Publication Date
    December 1, 2002
    Publisher
    HarperFestival
    Original Publication Date
    December 1, 2002
    Page Count
    28
    Words Per Page
    25
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2002011577
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    50403911
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~381L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~K
    ATOS® Book Level
    2.7
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    66287
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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