Books with author Hans de Beer

A little polar bear is swept away on an ice-floe and then on a barrel all the wav to Africa. There he discovers that white is not the onlv colour, and meets a hippopotamus. He rides home to his cold country on a whale's back. An unusual and charming story about animals.This English/French picture book is intended for children who would like to read and learn English and French in parallel.Un petit ours polaire est entran la drive sur un iceberg, puis ensuite sur un tonneau jusqu'en Afrique. L, il apprend qu'il existe d'autres couleurs que le blanc, et fait la connaissance d'un hippopotame. C'est sur le dos d'une baleine qu'il regagne ses terres froides. Une histoire d'animaux drle et tendre.Cet album est conu pour les enfants qui souhaitent apprendre paralllement le franais et l'anglais par le biais de la lecture.

All is quiet at the North Pole when Lars, the Little Polar Bear, hears a faint whimper. He finds and rescues Hugo, a scared little hare, who has fallen into a hole in the ice. The two share an adventurous day -- running races, getting lost in a snowstorm, visiting a polar research station. Lars teases Hugo for being so timid, calling him a scaredyhare." But when Lars lands himself in trouble, Hugo shows just how brave he can be. By the time they get back home, Lars has made a lifelong friend and learned what it's like to be afraid.Originally published as an easy-to-read book, this charming story of bravery and friendship is newly adapted into a picture book for younger children to enjoy.

In this new adventure featuring Lars, the Little Polar Bear, the short North Pole summer is ending. Lars watches sadly as the geese head south again. Soon after, the reindeer, too, start their winter migration. But this year, man has interfered with their journey. A high fence that goes on for miles has been erected right in their path, and piles of giant pipes litter the landscape. The herd is trapped. If they can't get through, they will perish. Once again, it's Lars to the rescue. Using his brains and the muskoxen's brawn, they are able to break through the barricade and the reindeer can continue on to their winter grazing grounds. Fans of the Little Polar Bear books will delight in this exciting new story with its subtle reminder of man's impact on nature.