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 enduring...

The merry adventures of two scrapping alligator children--and Rosa and Willy, their human counterparts.

Describes the adventures of Little Bear in which he goes fishing, has the hiccups, looks for a mermaid, and welcomes Father Bear home from the sea.

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.

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.

Freddy learns that while it takes some time, there are friends for him in his new neighborhood.

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

A young Iroquois Indian boy wants to take part in the New Year's celebration just like the older boys do.

A literal-minded housekeeper causes chaos in the Rogers household when she attempts to make sense of some instructions.