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Else Holmelund Minarik Books

    September 13, 1920 – July 12, 2012

    Else Holmelund Minarik was the beloved author of the Little Bear series, enchanting young readers with gentle stories that also found success as a television adaptation. Her books, including the well-known "No Fighting, No Biting!," have sold millions worldwide. Minarik brought a unique perspective to children's literature, honed through her experiences as a journalist and her time teaching first-graders during World War II.

    No Fighting, No Biting
    Little Bear's Visit
    Little Bear Book and CD
    Little Bear
    Father Bear Comes Home. Vater Bär kommt heim, englische Ausgabe
    A Kiss for Little Bear

    • A Kiss for Little Bear

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.4(12670)Add rating

      Little Bear is so pleased with the picture he has drawn that he asks Hen to take it to his grandmother. Grandmother is so happy with it that she sends him back a thank-you kiss.How the kiss is passed from Grandmother, to Hen, to Cat, to Little Skunk, to a pretty girl skunk, and back to Little Skunk, and how eventually it comes again to Hen and finally to Little Bear will delight children just learning to read.Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak, the creators of the first Little Bear book for beginning readers, once again blend their extraordinary talents in a tender story filled with warmth and laughter.This beloved classic is an ALA Notable Children's Book and a New York Times Best Illustrated Book.

      A Kiss for Little Bear

    • Little Bear Book and CD

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.3(7)Add rating

      Designed to foster a love for reading, this series features engaging stories by award-winning authors and illustrators, catering to various stages of a child's reading journey. The I Can Read Books aim to support early literacy skills, making them a valuable resource for young readers.

      Little Bear Book and CD

    • No Fighting, No Biting

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading
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      Poor Cousin Joan! She can't read her book when Willy and Rosa are pinching and squeezing and fighting. So she tells them stories about two little alligators who are always fighting and biting—just like Willy and Rosa!

      No Fighting, No Biting

    • Cat and Dog

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      The playful dynamic between Cat and Dog unfolds as Cat enjoys teasing Dog, leading to humorous and lighthearted interactions. Their relationship showcases the charm of friendship, highlighting the playful antics that arise from their contrasting personalities. Through their antics, the story explores themes of companionship and the joy found in playful rivalry.

      Cat and Dog