Overview: 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, stories and Maurice Sendak's warm, tender illustrations have made this beloved character an...

Sometimes Rosa and Willy behave like the two little alligators in the stories Cousin Joan tells them.

Anxious to see what life is like outside the zoo, Sammy the seal explores the city, goes to school, and plays with the children but decides that there really is no place like home.

A little bird asks animals, planes, and boats, "Are you my mother?" until he finds his own.

Harry the dog goes to fantastic lengths to make his neighbor stop singing.

Oliver the elephant looks elsewhere for employment after learning that the circus already has enough elephants.

Stepping into the picture he has drawn with his purple crayon, Harold continues drawing his way through various adventures.

Little Bear enjoys a visit with his grandparents.

A wild horse searches for someone to love and care for him.