Else Holmelund Minarik

Little Bear's father is finally returning from his long fishing trip. Although he doesn't bring the mermaid Little Bear was hoping for, it is still a wonderful homecoming.

Little Bear's four adventures include taking a trip to the moon and having a birthday party.

Little Bear hears about his grandfather's exploits as a sea captain when they are cleaning out the attic together.

With color illustrations by Maurice Sendak, this I Can Read book chronicles the adventures of a favorite character from children's literature. In Little Bear, our diminutive hero decides what to wear on a cold day, prepares for his birthday, visits the moon, and makes a wish. In Father Bear Comes Home, he practices being a good fisherman and learns about mermaids. And in A Kiss for Little Bear, he finds out how Grandmother's kiss gets passed down...

When it rains, sometimes Little Bear plays indoors ... and sometimes Little Bear plays outdoors. Either way, Little Bear and his friends know how to have fun. A rainy day never puts a damper on Little Bear's adventures - whether he is acting in a play or puddle jumping.

Join Little Bear and his friends in fanciful adventures, and learn that imagination is the stuff that dreams are made of.

What's the best recipe for feeling better when you're under the weather? Chicken broth? Staying in bed? A hot cloth? Little Bear tries them all but finds out that having family and friends around is the best medicine.