Little Bear - An I Can Read Book Author:Elsa Holmelund Minarik Enter the world of Little Bear. Children will be entranced by Little Bear's trip to the moon, his birthday party, and his wishes and adventures.This is the first of the five classic books about Little Bear, introducing the funny and strikingly childlike bear cub and his friends. The combination of Else Holmelund Minarik's simple, yet eloquent, s... more »tories and Maurice Sendak's warm, tender illustrations have made this beloved character an enduring favorite among beginning readers.« less