Else Holmelund Minarik is the author of the five original Little Bear books illustrated by Maurice Sendak, which launched the I Can Read series and have sold more than six million copies. She lives in Nottingham, New Hampshire.

Else Holmelund Minarik is the author of the five original Little Bear books illustrated by Maurice Sendak, which launched the I Can Read series and have sold more than six million copies. She lives in Nottingham, New Hampshire.

Else Holmelund Minarik is the author of the five original Little Bear books illustrated by Maurice Sendak, which launched the I Can Read series and have sold more than six million copies. She lives in Nottingham, New Hampshire.

The pie that Mother Bear baked for Father Bear is missing. Where can it be? Join Little Bear and his friends as they look high and low for clues to the mystery of the missing pie!

About the Author
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.

Else Holmelund Minarik is the author of the five original Little Bear books illustrated by Maurice Sendak, which launched the I Can Read series and have sold more than six million copies. She lives in Nottingham, New Hampshire.

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About the Author

Else Holmelund Minarik is the author of the five original Little Bear books illustrated by Maurice Sendak, which launched the I Can Read...

Else Holmelund Minarik is the author of the five original Little Bear books illustrated by Maurice Sendak, which launched the I Can Read series and have sold more than six million copies. She lives in Nottingham, New Hampshire.

Else Holmelund Minarik is the author of the five original Little Bear books illustrated by Maurice Sendak, which launched the I Can Read series and have sold more than six million copies. She lives in Nottingham, New Hampshire.

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.

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One summer Little Bear makes friends with Emily and her doll Lucy. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Else Holmelund Minarik is the author of the five original Little Bear books illustrated by Maurice Sendak, which launched the I Can Read series and have sold more than six million copies. She lives in Nottingham, New Hampshire.

Little Bear has a loose tooth that just won't fall out. Emily, Cat, Duck, and Owl each have a plan to make it fall out. Will Little Bear ever have something for the tooth fairy?

About the Author

Else Holmelund Minarik is the author of the five original Little Bear books illustrated by Maurice Sendak, which launched the I Can Read series and have sold more than six million copies. She lives in Nottingham, New Hampshire.