Little Bear (book) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 
First edition (publ. Harper & Brothers)
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| Author | Else Holmelund Minarik |
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| Illustrator | Maurice Sendak (1-5) Dorothy Doubleday (6) |
| No. of books | 6 |
Little Bear is a beloved series of children's books. It tells the stories of a curious young bear cub named Little Bear. He often interacts with his kind mother, Mother Bear. The books were written by Else Holmelund Minarik. The first five books were beautifully illustrated by Maurice Sendak.
The stories started out simple. Over time, they grew more detailed. The characters and their adventures became richer. This made the books even more fun to read.
Contents
Meet Little Bear and His World
The Little Bear books introduce us to a friendly bear cub. He is always ready for an adventure. Little Bear lives with his family. They are all bears, but they act a lot like people. They show bear-like habits only sometimes.
Life in the Woodland
Little Bear and his family live in a woodland home. Their world feels a bit like an old-fashioned countryside setting. Imagine a cozy home in the woods. It has some nice things, making it feel warm and inviting. Little Bear loves to explore with his animal friends. He is always kind and eager to discover new things.
From Books to TV Show
The popular Little Bear books became a TV series. This show is also called Little Bear. It includes special episodes and even a movie. The movie is titled The Little Bear Movie.
The TV series was animated by a Canadian company called Nelvana. A talented actress, Kristin Fairlie, gave Little Bear his voice. You can watch the Little Bear TV series on the Nick Jr. channel.
The Little Bear Books
There are six books in the Little Bear series. Maurice Sendak illustrated the first five books. In 2010, a new book was added to the series. This sixth book was illustrated by Dorothy Doubleday.
- Little Bear (1957)
- Father Bear Comes Home (1959)
- Little Bear's Friend (1960)
- Little Bear's Visit (1961)
- A Kiss for Little Bear (1968)
- Little Bear and the Marco Polo (2010)
