Bøker av Hans de Beer

Friendship makes us brave! This delightful story—part of Hans de Beer’s beloved Little Polar Bear series—is now back in hardcover.On a quiet day in the arctic, Lars, the Little Polar Bear, hears a cry coming from a deep hole in the ice. It’s Hugo, a scared little hare, who is trapped and needs to be rescued. The two become fast friends with Lars teasing Hugo for being timid, and Hugo wishing Lars was just a little more careful! But when Lars lands himself in trouble, Hugo has to show just how brave he can be in an emergency. "Lars gains a new friend in his latest adventure . . . Such teamwork and fond friendship will win readers’ hearts while the falling snow and expressive faces will dazzle their eyes."—Kirkus Reviews   

Friendship makes all the difference in Hans de Beer’s beloved Little Polar Bear story—now back in hardcover.  While looking for a tasty snack, Lars, the little polar bear, meets Sasha, a lost, hungry, homesick Siberian tiger cub who had been on a journey to see the ocean. Lars is surprised that his friend travelled so far just to see the ocean. Lars sees it all the time. Always one to lend a hand, Lars offers to help his new friend. Lars and Sasha travel together through the forests, plains, and rivers until they reach Sasha’s home. Luckily, Sasha and his father return the favor—and help Lars get back home too. “A sweet tale about caring and sharing, encouragement, appreciation, and cooperation.”—School Library Journal  “The plot is full of action, and the winsome artwork is as attractive as ever.”—Booklist  

The beloved picture book Little Polar Bear-now available in bilingual Spanish editions!It's a big day for the little polar bear Lars! His father takes him hunting for the very first time, and that night he is so tired from all his lessons that he falls fast asleep. He sleeps so soundly that he doesn't hear the ice crack, doesn't feel himself slowly drift away from his father and the arctic-he doesn't realize that his adventures have just begun. For more than thirty years Little Polar Bear has enchanted children and grown-ups around the world. NorthSouth Books is proud to partner with bi:libri in a new line of multilingual children's books. On the heels of our bilingual Rainbow Fish editions comes Little Polar Bear (paperback), available in ten languages. Our program focuses on unique titles that address universal themes such as friendship, tolerance, and finding courage-bringing great stories and second-language learning fun to children around the world. A great way to introduce a second language to very young children whether they are English- or Spanish-speaking.

Celebrate the Little Polar Bear's 30th anniversary with this heartwarming gift collection of 10 stories about everyone's favorite little polar bear that's sure to make its way into a new generation of children's hearts. Full color.

Nugget is a happy little dog until he gets lost. Where could he be? But when he looks up at the looming skyscrapers and down at the bustling crowds, little Nugget realizes he''s in for a BIG adventure!