Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #24245 in Books
• Published on: 2007-08-01
• Released on: 2007-08-14
• Formats: Audiobook, Unabridged
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Audio CD

Features

• ISBN13: 9780061227431
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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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

Customer Reviews

Not a very animated reading
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.

Little Bear Audio CD Collection
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.

Great for bed time stories!!
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!!!