The five original Little Bear books were illustrated by Maurice Sendak. In 2010, two years before her death, Minarik published a sixth book, Little Bear and the Marco Polo, which was illustrated by Dorothy Doubleday. [5] [6] Little Bear books [ edit ] This classic from Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak was written in 1957 and remains as beloved today as it was then. An ALA Notable Children's Book, this Level One I Can Read is full of warm and lovingly playful stories that are perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Else Holmelund Minarik (née Holmelund; September 13, 1920 – July 12, 2012) was a Danish-born American author of more than 40 children's books. She was most commonly associated with her Little Bear series of children's books, which were adapted for television. [1] Minarik was also the author of another well-known book, No Fighting, No Biting! [2] [3] Biography [ edit ] This series of books went on to spawn a TV series, Little Bear, which culminated with a direct-to-video film [2] entitled The Little Bear Movie. [3] The series was animated by Canadian studio Nelvana and starred Kristin Fairlie as the voice of Little Bear. [4] Fox, Margalit (July 13, 2012). "Else Holmelund Minarik, Author of Little Bear Books, Dies at 91". The New York Times . Retrieved August 13, 2012.

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a b c Julia Eccleshare (July 19, 2012). "Else Holmelund Minarik obituary | Books | guardian.co.uk". London: Guardian . Retrieved July 19, 2012. Meet Little Bear, a friend to millions of children. And meet Mother Bear, who is there whenever Little Bear needs her. When it is cold and snowy outside, she finds just the right outfit for Little Bear to play in. When he goes to the moon, she has a hot lunch waiting for him on his return. And, of course, she never forgets his birthday. Engel, MJ (February 15, 2006). " 'Little Bear' author creates in Calabash". The StarNews . Retrieved August 13, 2012.I Can Read Books are the premier line of beginning readers encouraging children to learn--and love--to read. Featuring award-winning authors and illustrators, I Can Read Books offer a full spectrum of entertaining stories for every stage of a child's reading development. Cat and Dog (1960) – illustrated by Fritz Siebel (published with new illustrations by Bryan Langdo in 2005) a b "Remembering "Little Bear" Author Else Holmelund Minarik". North Carolina Arts Council. July 14, 2009 . Retrieved September 5, 2017. a b c d Shannon Maughan (July 13, 2012). "Else Holmelund Minarik". Publishers Weekly . Retrieved December 25, 2015. Little Bear is a series of children's books written by Else Holmelund Minarik and primarily involving the interaction of Little Bear, an anthropomorphic cub, and Mother Bear, his mother. [1]