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Father Bear Comes Home (I Can Read Book 1) [Library Binding]

Else Holmelund Minarik (Author), Maurice Sendak (Illustrator)

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Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: I Can Read Book 1

Little Bear and his friends are on hand to welcome Father Bear home from his fishing trip.

Notable Children's Books of 1940–1970 (ALA)
1960 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book)
Best Illustrated Children's Books of 1959 (NYT)

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Notable Children's Books of 1940–1970 (ALA)
1960 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book)
Best Illustrated Children's Books of 1959 (NYT)

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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.

Product Details

Reading level: Ages 5 and up
Library Binding: 64 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins (January 21, 1959)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0060242310
ISBN-13: 978-0060242312
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,932,727 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Only the best, November 10, 1999

Teresa Garmon - See all my reviews

This review is from: Father Bear Comes Home (I Can Read Book 1) (Hardcover)

The Little Bear saga are truly classic. From the artwork and storylines you think you are reading a Victorian era storybook. No your grandmother didn't read these stories to you. Soon enough we will be reading them to our grandchildren. Buy the hardback versions, your grandkids will love them.

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4.0 out of 5 stars We love little bear, October 14, 2008

Elizabeth's Mom "Verna" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

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My daughter loves little bear and she loves chapter stories, which this one provides. It's a good night time story as they are short, but interesting. It's a good lead-in to longer stories which will require finishing the next night....classic and endearing.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Two boys' review: One of Papa's favorites for bedtime reading, September 6, 2008

Jared Castle (Roseburg, Oregon United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Father Bear Comes Home (I Can Read Book 1) (Paperback)

This book is another great addition to the Little Bear series (see my other reviews). Father Bear goes on a fishing trip and his Little Bear wonders what he may catch...an octopus, a whale, maybe a mermaid.

Perfect for young readers and a great bedtime book (with four interwoven stories inside, so you can stop if your audience gets sleepy).

My sons can relate to Little Bear and his imagination. The stories are easier to follow yet entertaining enough to support multiple readings.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic!
Reason for Reading: My son read aloud to me.

Comments: As per any Little Bear book this is divided into four chapters each containing a stand alone story and yet they... Read more

Published on January 28, 2010 by Nicola Manning

5.0 out of 5 stars Cute Story
My Son read this book to me. This is an easy one for him but we are working on reading out loud. He needs to practice reading with the breaks in the right place. Read more

Published on January 7, 2008 by Heidi

5.0 out of 5 stars great classics
WE HAVE HAD THE LITTLE BEAR BOOK FATHER BEAR COMES HOME FOR AT LEAST TWENTY YEARS,AND WE STILL LOVE IT! Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars great classics
WE HAVE HAD THE LITTLE BEAR BOOK FATHER BEAR COMES HOME FOR AT LEAST TWENTY YEARS,AND WE STILL LOVE IT! Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars It is about a bear
I loved this book. I Could read it over and over and never get bored. Ilike all of the Little bear books.They let me use my imagination. Just keep on writing more,okay!

Published on May 10, 1998

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"Little Bear," said Mother Bear, "can you be my fisherman?" Read the first page

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Little Bear, Father Bear, Mother Bear

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