Maurice Sendak's Little Bear Books
In order from A Present for Mother Bear to Little Bear's Bad Day
Book #1
A Present for Mother Bear
Written by Else Holmelund Minarik & illustrated by Chris Hahner
2 - 4
Reading
age
24
Page
count
517
Word
count
Apr 1, 2002
Publication
date
Hardcover
$3.99
$3.71
Summary
Little Bear is about the warm cocoon that childhood should be. It is about the spirited adventures of a curious, imaginative, inventive little bear and the friends of his childhood. From the safe, loving and protected home provided by his parents, he is able to roam freely across a wider but still protected landscape, he is able to play and thrive in this environment. Little Bear eagerly tackles all the things that life throws at him and faces obstacles with excitement, humour and interest. At the end of the day after playing with his friends, Hen, Duck, Cat and Owl he always has a story to tell Mother Bear. A Present for Mother Bear It’s Mother Bears birthday and Little Bear wants to find the perfect present. As he searches, he has some help from his friends, each of whom has an idea about what Mother Bear would like best! Ages 5 +
Maurice Sendak's Little Bear Series
Published from 2002 - 2003
3 books
| Year | Title | Illustrator | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | A Present for Mother Bear | Chris Hahner | 24 |
| 2002 | The Snowball Fight | David Wenzel | 16 |
| 2003 | Little Bear's Bad Day | 32 |
The Creatives Behind the Books
Author
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.
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