Little Bear Audio CD Collection: Little Bear, Father Bear Comes Home, Little Bear's Friend, Little Bear's Visit, and A Kiss for Little Bear [Audiobook, Unabridged] [Audio CD]

Else Holmelund Minarik (Author), Maurice Sendak (Illustrator), Sigourney Weaver (Narrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up

No one can resist Little Bear. This charming little fellow spreads happiness just by being himself. Now, for a new generation of children, here are the beloved stories of the adorable bear cub and his loving mother—and their friends Hen, Duck, and Cat.

This collection includes all five books: Little Bear, Father Bear Comes Home, Little Bear's Friend, Little Bear's Visit, and A Kiss for Little Bear.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Else Holmelund Minarik first introduced readers to her timeless character in the classic Little Bear. Publication of this book, 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 North Carolina.

From AudioFile

Narrating simply written I-Can-Reads like Minariks five classic Little Bear stories takes a sensitive reader. The repetitive, plain language might be boring, but not as Sigourney Weaver accents the singsong, rhythmic quality. Weaver infuses the multi-chaptered stories with the emotion that is buried beneath the words. We hear Little Bears worry when he wakes and finds his mother missing on his birthday and his daring independence as he heads to the moon. His mothers emotions are just as apparent--patient, understanding, and reassuring, she continually comforts and challenges her young child, gently guiding his growth. Best of all, Weaver captures Mother Bears unconditional love and the tenderness that characterizes the interplay of parent and cub. S.W. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Audio CD: 352 pages
• Publisher: HarperFestival (August 14, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061227439
• ISBN-13: 978-0061227431
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #375,569 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #76 in Books > Books on CD > Children's Fiction > Animals

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not a very animated reading, October 18, 2007

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This review is from: Little Bear Audio CD Collection: Little Bear, Father Bear Comes Home, Little Bear's Friend, Little Bear's Visit, and A Kiss for Little Bear (Audio CD)

I wanted to love this!

I like the Little Bear books and I like Sigourney Weaver. I don't know that I like them together. She just doesn't convey the sweetness of the characters with her generally flat delivery.

I found the new age-y music distracting, too.

My daughter likes this, but I'd rather not be in the same room again while she listens to it. We've just listened to it twice, so I can't predict how well it will maintain her interest after repeated listenings (the Frances CD by Glynis Johns certainly has!). So, it's ok for Little Bear fans, but who knows how appealing this would be if she didn't already love the stories.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Little Bear Audio CD Collection, April 11, 2008

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This review is from: Little Bear Audio CD Collection: Little Bear, Father Bear Comes Home, Little Bear's Friend, Little Bear's Visit, and A Kiss for Little Bear (Audio CD)

Little Bear is a favorite TV show for some of my grandchildren. This CD lets them enjoy the stories when they are in the car, or just to listen to the CD at bedtime. The reader has a wonderful voice and it is very soothing and relaxing to fall asleep while listening. I recommend this CD for children from ages 3 to 10.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for bed time stories!!, September 24, 2007

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Timothy Brian Cloud "cloud9respect" (Oklahoma City, OK USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Little Bear Audio CD Collection: Little Bear, Father Bear Comes Home, Little Bear's Friend, Little Bear's Visit, and A Kiss for Little Bear (Audio CD)

My 9yr old son listens to this every night at bed time.
He loves all the stories and the narrator is very soothing.
You should buy this!!!