Born in Fredericia, Denmark, Minarik immigrated to the United States at the age of four with her family.

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In one story, "Birthday Soup", Little Bear cannot find his mother and presumes she has forgotten his birthday.

Amongst the undergrowth, he meets a rude gorilla, a weary lion, an impolite hippo and an uncaring crocodile.

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Each time there's a knock at the door, there's a different monster, but each time they're wearing the same tartan slippers. the toy turns into a real gorilla, who puts on her father's hat and coat and takes her off for a magical visit to the zoo.Inspired by the art of Frida Kahlo and based on the true story of her imaginary childhood friend, this is a touching story about creativity, hope and belonging. With the prospect of guests arriving and no cake in sight, he sets out to make birthday soup (all his friends like soup). From the former Children's Laureate and twice winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal comes a stunning and perceptive story about facing your fears.

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The story of Alice and her remarkable adventures in Wonderland has enthralled generations of children since it was first published in 1865. From the former Children's Laureate and twice winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal comes a stunning and perceptive story about worry and anxiety, featuring his much loved chimp, Willy. Just as the gathering is sitting down for soup, Mother Bear shows up with a big, beautiful birthday cake. We build and maintain all our own systems, but we don’t charge for access, sell user information, or run ads.Originally published in 1988 this early work by a picture book master is available again for a brand-new audience.

Little Bear Book and CD (I Can Read! - Level 1 (Quality)) Little Bear Book and CD (I Can Read! - Level 1 (Quality))

One day Smudge and Charles (two very different children) take walks to the park with their dogs, Albert and Victoria. She was most commonly associated with her Little Bear series of children's books, which were adapted for television.A companion volume to "I Like Books" and "Things I Like", Anthony Browne's young chimp is sure to be a hit with all little ones! It is the evocative, timeless story of Sally Beck, and the circumstances which led her to become Jack, the gardener's boy, working amongst the topiary bushes of a great country house garden. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions.