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Books in a little polar bear story series

  • Little Polar Bear

    Hans de Beer

    Paperback (NorthSouth Books, Oct. 10, 2011)
    The Little Polar Bear—now available as a paperback! It's a big day for the little polar bear 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.
    K
  • Let's Play, Lars!

    Hans de Beer

    Paperback (Sterling, Nov. 1, 2004)
    Lars loves to play. When he visits the tropics he explores with Harry the Hippo, and at home in the Arctic he snowboards with his pals.
    F
  • Good Night, Lars

    Hans de Beer

    Board book (Sterling, March 1, 2004)
    Every parent will chuckle in recognition at the familiar nighttime scenario, and every child will feel comforted by this tale of a very restless little polar bear. It's the perfect goodnight book.
    I
  • Lars and the Egg

    Hans de Beer

    Paperback (Sterling, March 1, 2004)
    Look what Lars has found: a goose egg in the snow. Someone has to keep it warm. Pretty illustrations portray a wonderful snow-bound world, while the story captures all the warmth of mother love.
    P
  • Lars Saves the Day

    Hans de Beer

    Paperback (Sterling, March 1, 2004)
    In the village where Lars lives, the animals have always had enough fish to eat and to share. But one day, the seals come up from the water with empty flippers: the sea has nothing to offer but ice floes. Lars realizes that he must do something or everyone will starve. So the little cub takes a big risk: he goes to investigate the humans who live nearby. Filled with drama and suspense, this gripping tale also teaches children a simple lesson about ecology and living in harmony with our animal friends.
    G
  • Lars' Storybook Adventure

    Hans de Beer

    Hardcover (Sterling, March 1, 2004)
    Once upon a time a little polar bear named Lars lived with his mother and father in the land of ice and snow. He had many adventures, but none more exciting than the one told in this big storybook. Here is the full account of his friendship with Robby the Seal, of the day the fish disappeared, and of the danger all the animals faced when a huge ship with a big, black mouth nearly swallowed everyone up. Children will love this courageous cub who always knows how to save the day.
    L
  • Lars and His Friends

    Based On Books by De Beer, Hans de Beer

    Hardcover (NorthSouth, April 1, 2003)
    Lars loves playing in the snow with Greta, Pieps, and Anna, and especially his best friend, Robby.
    L
  • Just Like Father!

    Hans de Beer

    Board book (Sterling, March 1, 2004)
    Lars and his father spend a special day together romping, fishing, and enjoying a nap. A perfect Father's Day read-aloud
    J
  • Lars and His Friends

    Hans de Beer

    Board book (Sterling, March 1, 2004)
    The little polar bear turns nature into his playground as he splashes in the ocean, hurls snowballs through the air, and slides down icebergs. Every child will beg to join in.
    L
  • Lars Learns to Swim

    Hans de Beer

    Board book (Sterling, Nov. 1, 2004)
    Poor Lars! When all his friends go swimming, he has to sit alone, because he doesn’t know how. But then Daddy takes him on a wild ride in the deep blue sea. Lars learns to love swimming more than anything in the world. Timid children will relate.
    G
  • Lars and Robby

    Hans de Beer

    Paperback (Sterling, March 1, 2004)
    Everyone knows that polar bears and seals just aren’t friends— everyone, that is, except Larsthe little cub and Robby the seal. Now, the two pals have set out to teach their families a gentle lesson in friendship and tolerance.
    D
  • I Found You!

    Hans de Beer

    Paperback (Sterling, Nov. 1, 2004)
    Lars knows his way around the snow and ice, but what happens when he plays hide-and-seek in the jungle? Adorable pictures show Lars followed throughout by a mischievous monkey and other cute creatures.
    L