Books with author Elsa Holmelund Minarik

Celebrate the timeless warmth of a mother's love with the very first ever I Can Read book! 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. When he goes to the moon, she has a hot lunch waiting for him on his return. And, of course, she never forgets his birthday. This classic from Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak was written in 1957 and remains as beloved today as it was then. An ALA Notable Children's Book, this Level One I Can Read is full of warm and lovingly playful stories that are perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

“Woof, woof!” “Meow, meow!” Cat and dog, two playful pets, make the perfect zany match: whether the dog is taking a dip in the bird’s bath, or the cat is snacking on bones, the result is hilarious! The simple text by the author of Little Bear, Else Holmelund Minarik, is perfect for My First level readers. This brand-new replica edition of a beloved 1960 title is being brought back from the vault in honor of the 60th anniversary of I Can Read books. This edition contains Fritz Siebel’s classic artwork. The paper-over-board book features a foil cover and an anniversary burst, plus eight amazing pages of bonus material on the history of I Can Read, including never-before-seen sketches of beloved characters.

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. When he goes to the moon, she has a hot lunch waiting for him on his return. At night she helps him get to sleep. And, of course, she never forgets his birthday.