Children's book Author

Else Holmelund Minarik

Biography

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.

Little Bear and the Marco Polo
Little Bear's Valentine
The Snowball Fight
A Present for Mother Bear
A Kiss for Little Bear
Little Bear's Visit
Little Bear's Friend
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Little Bear and the Marco Polo
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · January 1, 2009

Little Bear and the Marco Polo

By Else Holmelund Minarik · With Dorothy Doubleday

Little Bear embarks on a journey of imagination and discovery with Grandfather's tales.

32 pages· 949 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 252 ratings
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Little Bear

Chapter Book · Ages 4–7 · 1957

A bear's adventures reveal a mother's unwavering love.

Little Bear's Friend

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1960

Little Bear finds a way to stay close to a friend who must leave.

Little Bear's Visit

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1961

Little Bear treasures his grandparents' enchanting stories.

Father Bear Comes Home

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1959

Little Bear eagerly awaits Father Bear's return from a fishing trip, with surprises in store.

No Fighting, No Biting!

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1958

Cousin Joan's stories mirror Willy and Rosa's endless squabbles.

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Little Bear and the Marco Polo

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

Little Bear embarks on a journey of imagination and discovery with Grandfather's tales.

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Illustrated

6

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Picture books

6

Chapter books

4

Board books

2

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All Else Holmelund Minarik Books

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Little Bear's Valentine

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2002

Little Bear receives a mysterious valentine. Who is his secret admirer?

The Snowball Fight

Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2002

A winter day, snowballs ready—who will throw first?

A Present for Mother Bear

Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2002

Little Bear seeks the perfect birthday gift for Mother Bear with friends' help.

A Kiss for Little Bear

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1968

A thank-you kiss travels through friends, returning to Little Bear.

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$574

Little Bear's Friend

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1960

Little Bear finds a way to stay close to a friend who must leave.

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$958

Cat and Dog

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1960

Cat and Dog's antics lead to endless fun and laughter. Who will outplay whom?

Father Bear Comes Home
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$574

Father Bear Comes Home

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1959

Little Bear eagerly awaits Father Bear's return from a fishing trip, with surprises in store.

Father Bear Comes Home
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Father Bear Comes Home

Chapter Book · 1959
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$574

Little Bear

Chapter Book · Ages 4–7 · 1957

A bear's adventures reveal a mother's unwavering love.

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Collaborators

The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Else Holmelund Minarik's books.

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Maurice Sendak

Illustrator / Author / 6 shared books

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