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Little Bear

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Little Bear warmly captures the loving relationship between Little Bear and his mother. Whether it's a coat for cold days, a meal after an imaginative journey to the moon, or the perfect birthday surprise, Mother Bear always knows what Little Bear needs. This enchanting tale has delighted young readers since its first publication.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for early readers and children who enjoy gentle, imaginative stories about family and love.

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Meet Little Bear, a friend to millions of children. And meet Mother Bear, who is there whenever Little Bear needs her. When it is cold and snowy outside, she finds just the right outfit for Little Bear to play in. And at night she helps him get to sleep.

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When it is cold, Mother Bear knows just the right coat to keep Little Bear warm. When he flies to the moon and back, she has lunch waiting for him. And of course, she has the perfect surprise for his birthday!

With lifetime sales of over 2 million copies, the book that launched the I Can Read Books continues to enchant children today.

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Virginia Haviland, Reader's Advisor for Children, Boston Public Library, praises the story as a successful find for first-grade readers, highlighting its imaginative play and Maurice Sendak's distinctive illustrations.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780064440042

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 April 1978

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 117g

Pages: 64

About the 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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