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Sep 13, 1920 — Jul 12, 2012· 91 yrs

KINGDOM OF DENMARK AUTHOR · FICTION · BEARS

Else Holmelund Minarik

Also known as: Elsa Holmelund Minarik, Else Minarik

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Else Holmelund Minarik (née Holmelund; September 13, 1920 – July 12, 2012) was an 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. Minarik was also the author of another well-known book, No Fighting, No Biting!

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"Cousin Joan, I want to sit with you" said Rosa.

— from No fighting, no biting!

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Little Bear's Visit

1991

4.3 (8)

(Age 4-8) (Preschool to Gr 3) Little Bear enjoys his visits with his Grandmother and Grandfather Bear. He likes Grandfather’s hat and Grandmother’s cooking. But most of all, he loves to listen to their stories!

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No fighting, no biting!

4.7 (3)

Cousin Joan is telling stories. Poor Cousin Joan. Who can read when Willy and Rosa are pinching and squeezing and fighting? So Cousin Joan tells them a few stories about two quarrelsome little alligators who are always fighting and biting. Just like Willy and Rosa.

#3

Little Bear

1957

4.6 (15)

Celebrate the timeless warmth of a mother's love with the very first ever I Can Read book! 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. 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. 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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