As springtime approaches, Little Bear and Father Bear are happy to help Mother Bear clean out the house--until they see what old favorites of theirs she wants to throw out. Full color.
Little Bear meets Emily, a human girl, and her doll. 'Once again Little Bear proves himself to be as wistful and tender a little creature as exists in the child's library.' -- K.
It's Mother Bear's birthday, and Little Bear wants to find the perfect present. As he searches, he has some help from his friends, each of whom has an idea about what Mother Bear would like best!
Since Else Holmelund Minarik's beloved Little Bear made his debut more than fifty years ago, generations of children have grown up with Little Bear by their side, delighting in his charming adventures and curious spirit. Now Little Bear returns to the world of I Can Read in Little Bear and the Marco Polo—a story filled with imagination, warmth, and tender memories that Grandfather shares with Little Bear.
Little Bear and his friends are on hand to welcome Father Bear home from his fishing trip. 'Little Bear has endeared himself as a character with irresistible, child-like charm.' -- H.