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Little Bear's Friend (An I Can Read Book) Paperback – April 18, 1984

by Else Holmelund Minarik (Author), Maurice Sendak (Illustrator)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 678 ratings
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Little Bear makes a new friend but misses her when summer ends.

One summer Little Bear makes friends with a girl named Emily and her doll Lucy. But when summer ends, Emily must leave. Little Bear is sad—until he finds a way to stay close to his new friend even when she is far away.

Little Bear's Friend is among the beloved classic Little Bear books from Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak. The first, Little Bear, launched the I Can Read early reader series in 1957.

In the Little Bear stories, we meet Little Bear, whose adventures are filled with humor and joy. And we 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.

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. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

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  1. Reading age
    2 - 5 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    I Can Read
  3. Print length
    64 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 3
  6. Lexile measure
    470L
  7. Dimensions
    6 x 0.19 x 9 inches
  8. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  9. Publication date
    April 18, 1984
  10. ISBN-10
    9780064440516
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0064440516
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NEW FRIENDS

One summer Little Bear makes friends with a girl named Emily. But when summer ends, Emily must leave. Little Bear is very sad—until he finds a way to stay close to his new friend even when she is far away!

About the Author

Else Holmelund Minarik first introduced readers to her timeless character in the classic Little Bear. Publication of this book, with illustrations by Maurice Sendak, launched the I Can Read series. This much-loved author continues to write stories for children at her home in North Carolina.



Maurice Sendak’s books have sold over 50 million copies and have been translated into more than 40 languages. He received the 1964 Caldecott Medal for Where the Wild Things Are and is the creator of such classics as In the Night Kitchen, Outside Over There, Higglety Pigglety Pop!, and Nutshell Library. In 1970 he received the international Hans Christian Andersen Medal for Illustration, in 1983 he received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award from the American Library Association, and in 1996 he received a National Medal of Arts in recognition of his contribution to the arts in America. In 2003, Sendak received the first Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, an annual international prize for children’s literature established by the Swedish government.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0064440516
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins (April 18, 1984)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 64 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780064440516
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0064440516
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 470L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.19 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 678 ratings

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Else Holmelund Minarik first introduced readers to her timeless character in the classic Little Bear. The book's publication, with illustrations by Maurice Sendak, launched the I Can Read series. This much-loved author continues to write stories for children at her home in New Hampshire.

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Purchased this for my new baby coming in 5 weeks as these books brought me so much joy. I’m hoping the same for my baby. These books are exactly as I remembered them, love them so much.
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Sheena B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet book
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I loved these books as a kid, and now my five-year-old daughter loves them too
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5.0 out of 5 stars Charming and timeless
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Little Bear is sweet and learning so much in life. All the Little Bear books are timeless ways to learn about family, friends, and ways to live well.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Childhood books never get old.
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Purchased this for my new baby coming in 5 weeks as these books brought me so much joy. I’m hoping the same for my baby. These books are exactly as I remembered them, love them so much.
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Purchased this for my new baby coming in 5 weeks as these books brought me so much joy. I’m hoping the same for my baby. These books are exactly as I remembered them, love them so much.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for littles
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Perfect addition to our littles library. She loves the little bear stories. We love the way they are written as well as how the characters interact with each other.
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MELLY
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute book
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My kids love when I read this book to them.. cute book
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
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I can't believe I didn't have these books as a child. I'm so glad to be sharing them with my daughter, who loves, loves, loves them. Fantastic drawings, great stories, sweet characters. Only wish there were more in the series.
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5.0 out of 5 stars All Little Bear Books
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I remember reading The Little Bear Books when I was in the first grade. When My children were born and Little Bear books were indroduced to them. We wore the covers off the book due to so many happy times reading the books. It helps in learning to read and the books are of a different time. These Little Bear books brings a smile to my face every time I think of them. A must for all homes with small children.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
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My son and I enjoy reading these together. I love that they are longer books broken into chapters so there are easy stopping points where we can pick up reading later. I bought all the Little Bear books because of this. I do wish they had more stories and at different reading levels with the same characters.
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AliPri
5.0 out of 5 stars Uma doce leitura
Reviewed in Brazil on October 7, 2023
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Por ser em inglês ele é bem simples a linguagem e as figuras são muito fofas.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nice
Reviewed in India on December 7, 2020
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Aaron T.
5.0 out of 5 stars lovely book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 20, 2020
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I like this series. This one has four short stories all linked together. It is about making a new friend and then having to say goodbye. The story is told simply but is clever nonetheless. Most of these books are out of print, which is shame as they are far better than the one dimensional drivel that is most childrens books these days. Oh and many modern children books have illustrations that look like they were actually made by a child, instead of a talented artist like Maurice Sendak!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Cute illustration with story
Reviewed in Germany on February 21, 2020
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Appropriate reading level and story with cute illustration for 6 YO. It's so classic!
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5.0 out of 5 stars 5yr old grand daughter loves these stories although she is ...
Reviewed in Canada on March 18, 2018
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5yr old grand daughter loves these stories although she is read to way above this level, these Little Bear books appeal to her most for read aloud
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