Books in Little Bea series

The second groundbreaking anthology from the New York Times best-selling team of Art Spiegelman and Francoise Mouly is here! The everyday world is turned upside down and the ordinary becomes extraordinary in this collection of the strangest tales. From Art Spiegelman's The Several Lives of Selby Sheldrake to Maurice Sendak's Cereal Baby Keller to Jules Feiffer's Trapped in a Comic Book, these stories are sure to entice any young reader. Also included are comics and features by Ian Falconer and David Sedaris, Paul Auster and Jacques de Loustal, Crockett Johnson, Richard McGuire, and Barbara McClintock, a puzzle by Lewis Trondheim, and make-your-own comic-book endpapers from Kaz. Little Lit Strange Stories for Strange Kids continues the tradition of bringing the pleasure of books and reading into the hands and minds of kids.

"I don't like the dark," said Little Bear."What dark?" said Big Bear."The dark all around us," said Little Bear.In this tender account of a sleepless night in the bear cave, Big Bear sets out with all his patience and understanding to show Little Bear that the dark is nothing to be afraid of. When all the lanterns in the cave aren't enough to quell Little Bear's troubled emotions, Big Bear offers—in a final loving gesture—nothing less than the bright yellow moon and the twinkling stars! More comforting than even the best of lullabies, this bedtime story is destined to become a classic.

"I don't like the dark," said Little Bear."What dark?" said Big Bear."The dark all around us," said Little Bear.In this tender account of a sleepless night in the bear cave, Big Bear sets out with all his patience and understanding to show Little Bear that the dark is nothing to be afraid of. When all the lanterns in the cave aren't enough to quell Little Bear's troubled emotions, Big Bear offers—in a final loving gesture—nothing less than the bright yellow moon and the twinkling stars! More comforting than even the best of lullabies, this bedtime story is destined to become a classic.From the Hardcover edition.

We planted a seed in some of the most fertile minds of the planet: cartoonists, novelists, and children's book artists. We asked them to start a story with the words: It Was a Dark and Silly Night... We wanted to know...What happened next??? What grew from the seed is this generous, chock-full, over-the-top jungle of silly comic book stories that show how rich the human imagination is. Lemony Snicket and Richard Sala imagined a dark and silly night where a young girl chases after a Yeti. Neil Gaiman and Gahan Wilson imagined a dark and silly night where kids throw the greatest party they ever had...in a graveyard! William Joyce tells us about kids whose Silly Ray saves the world from warrior florists. This collection of wild and silly imaginings will tickle your funny bone for years to come. Featuring: Lemony Snicket • Neil Gaiman • William Joyce • Kaz • Art Spiegelman • J. Otto Seibold • Vivian Walsh • Gahan Wilson • Barbara McClintock • Richard Sala • Martin Handford • R. Sikoryak • Patrick McDonnell • Tony Millionaire • Carlos Nine • Basil Wolverton • Joost Swarte

Expand one of the best-loved children’s books into endless new dimensions with this hour-long CD packed with story readings, games, music, and activities.Pick one of the most treasured contemporary children’s tales, listen to a dramatic reading accompanied by music and sound effects, and get ready for a whole new story experience! This compelling CD pack offers a full hour of story-inspired interactive fun, including:- participatory games- scenes to act out- learning songs, rhythms, and movements- suggestions for simple craftsIdeal for both individuals and groups — at home, on a long car ride, in a classroom, or at a party — this entertaining and educational recording will energize children’s imaginations time and again and leave an indelible impression of the story it celebrates.

Little Bear wants to play, but Big Bear needs to gather wood, fetch water, and tidy the Bear Cave. So LIttle Bear patiently plays all his bear games by himself. But when Big Bear takes a break, instead of playing with Little Bear, he falls asleep! What will Little Bear do now? With fond understanding, Martin Waddell and Barbara Firth create another classic tale that rings with familiar feelings for children as it offers parents a gentle reminder to make time to play.

Lars, the little polar bear, loves playing in the snow but this year it has been especially warm and there are only a few hills left which are covered in snow. One day Lars discovers a submarine in the bay and a funny little Dachshund. The Dachshund explains that he and his master sail the world checking how much of the ice has melted away. The Dachshund says that two polar cubs are also aboard the submarine, bound for a zoo! Brave Lars decides sneak on board, rescue them and bring them back to their parents.