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Books in LITTLE POLAR BEAR series

  • Little Polar Bear, Take Me Home!

    Hans de Beer, Rosemary Lanning

    Paperback (North-South Books, Aug. 1, 2001)
    In the fourth entry of Lars's adventures, Lars, the little polar bear, helps a frightened little lost tiger named Sasha, but when the two of them get a bit lost, a wise owl and a generous camel help Lars take his new friend safely home. Reprint.
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  • Little Polar Bear Board Book

    Hans de Beer

    Board book (NorthSouth Books, Feb. 6, 2018)
    The Little Polar Bear now available as a board book in time for Little Polar Bear's 30th year anniversary!It’s a big day for the little polar Lars! His father takes him hunting for the very first time, and that night he is so tired from all his lessons that he falls fast asleep. He sleeps so soundly that he doesn’t hear the ice crack, doesn’t feel himself slowly drift away from his father and the North Pole—he doesn’t realize that his adventures have just begun. “This is an endearing picture book, with soft-colored illustrations that help give a very cold place a warm feel.” —Children’s Literature Reviews
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  • Little Bea and the Snowy Day

    Daniel Roode

    Hardcover (Greenwillow Books, Dec. 27, 2011)
    Bzzzzzzzzzzzzz.Little Bea is a busy, busy bee,and she loves snowy days.Snowballs!She needs to throw them.Snow angels!She needs to make them.A snowy hill!She needs to sled down it.Ice!She needs to skate on it.Hot chocolate!Yum! It's her favorite.The wide wintery world!Is there anything better than exploring it with friends?Bzzzzzzzzzzzzz.Won't you come play in the snow with Little Bea?
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  • Good Job, Little Bear

    Martin Waddell, Barbara Firth

    Hardcover (Candlewick, April 7, 1999)
    While exploring in the forest with Big Bear, Little Bear sets out on his own adventures. All by himself, he finds a rock to climb and a branch to bounce on. And every step of the way, Big Bear is nearby to praise him for a job well done. But when Little Bear tries to cross a stream, he finds himself in trouble. Of course, Big Bear is always there to lend a reassuring hand. Now, the award-winning team of Waddell and Firth tell another classic tale about the love and support that all Big Bears give their Little Bears.
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  • Good Job, Little Bear

    Martin Waddell, Barbara Firth

    Paperback (Candlewick, Feb. 18, 2002)
    While exploring in the forest with Big Bear, Little Bear sets out all by himself to find a rock to climb and an old bendy tree to bounce on. Every step of the way, Big Bear is there to praise him for a job well done. But when Little Bear tries to cross a stream - "the best hopper there is!" - he finds himself in trouble, until Big Bear steps in once again to lend a reassuring hand.
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  • Sleep Tight, Little Bear with DVD

    Martin Waddell, Barbara Firth

    Hardcover (Candlewick, Sept. 27, 2005)
    Little Bear learns that it's fun to venture off by yourself, but even better to know that you can go home again in this heart-tugging ode to the endearing, enduring bond between Big Bear and Little Bear.One day Little Bear discovers a new cave that's the perfect size, just for him. He plays in it all day, eats supper there, and, with Big Bear's permission, even gets ready to spend the night. But when the big moon shines overhead and Little Bear is lying there all by himself, he suddenly realizes that Big Bear might be getting lonely back in the old Bear Cave. Perhaps it's time to go home. Big Bear and Little Bear, stars of CAN'T YOU SLEEP, LITTLE BEAR? and other beloved picture books by Hans Christian Andersen Medal winner Martin Waddell, are back in another classic story, lovingly illustrated with deft humor by Barbara Firth.
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  • Little Polar Bear Takes a Stand

    Hans de Beer

    Hardcover (NorthSouth Books, Feb. 6, 2018)
    Everyone's favorite little polar bear takes a stand for what's right in this story about friendship, working together, and the environment. Timed to coincide with the Little Polar Bears 30th Anniversary!Help! Where there used to be lots of food, now there are hardly any fish left. But Lars and his friends know just what needs to be done. In helping to put things right Lars proves just what a brave little hero he is. This new story in time for the Little Polar Bear's 30th anniversary will inspire young readers to speak up for what they believe in.
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  • A Kiss for Little Bear

    Else Holmelund Minarik, Maurice Sendak

    Library Binding (Perfection Learning, April 1, 1984)
    In 1957, Harper published its first I Can Read title, Little Bear, written by Else Holmelund Minarik and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Large type, simple vocabulary, chapter-like divisions, and decorative pictures made Little Bear perfect for emerging readers
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  • Little Polar Bear and the Whales

    Hans de Beer

    Hardcover (NorthSouth, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Little Polar Bear, the beloved young hero of seven popular previous adventures, finds his arctic homeland is warmer than usual this year, which creates a problem for his friends, the Beluga whales. Parents and children will love reading this warm story of friendship together. Hans de Beers stunning watercolors bring to life Lars, the Little Polar Bear in this latest edition in the popular Little Polar Bear series. Lars (the Little Polar Bear) leads the Beluga whales to safety from illegals hunters, and glaciers that threaten to seal the bay.
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  • Little Polar Bear Lars and the Brave Little Hare

    Hans de Beer

    Paperback (NorthSouth, June 1, 2012)
    One quiet day at the North Pole, Lars, the Little Polar Bear, hears a cry coming from a deep hole in the ice. It‘s Hugo, a scared little hare, who is trapped and needs to be rescued. The two fast become friends, but Lars teases Hugo for being timid, and Hugo wishes Lars would be just a little more careful! Then Lars lands himself in trouble, and Hugo has to show just how brave he can be in an emergency.
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  • You and Me, Little Bear

    Martin Waddell, Barbara Firth

    Hardcover (Candlewick, Aug. 5, 1996)
    Little Bear waits patiently for Big Bear to finish all his chores so that they can play together, but after Big Bear is done, he falls asleep and so Little Bear must wake him up, reminding Big Bear that they do need to spend some time together.
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  • Little Bea

    Daniel Roode

    Hardcover (Greenwillow Books, March 29, 2011)
    Bzzzzzzzzzzzzz.Little Beais a busy, busy bee.When the sun wakes up,so does she.Friends! She needs to visit them.Treats! She needs to share them.Chores!She needs to do them.Games!She needs to play them.The whole wide world!She needs to explore itbefore the sun goes to sleep.Bzzzzzzzzzzzzz.Won't you come buzz along with Little Bea?
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