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Father Bear Comes Home

by Else Holmelund Minarik

A homecoming after a fishing trip

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A homecoming after a fishing trip

Little Bear is eager for his father to return from a long fishing trip, with hopes that include a particular toy. The book gathers several short Little Bear stories, including episodes about fishing, hiccups, and searching for a mermaid, alongside the homecoming. Its short chapters and illustrated format connect the stories to early independent reading as well as shared reading at home or in a classroom. The family reunion gives the collection a clear thread, while the other episodes offer small, everyday adventures within Little Bear’s world.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Beginning readers building confidence with short chapters
  • Families looking for a book to share aloud
  • Children ages 4–8 who enjoy animal characters and everyday adventures

Themes

Family reunionFather-child connectionFishing and sea lifeEveryday childhood adventures

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Book overview

Welcome home, Father Bear! Little Bear's father is finally coming home from a long fishing trip. Little Bear is very excited to see him--even if he doesn't bring the toy Little Bear has been hoping for!

Little Bear, his family, and his friends have taken their places beside such other beloved animals of fiction as Winnie-the-Pooh, Peter Rabbit, and Mole. Beginning readers will enjoy reading about the adventures of Little Bear as he goes fishing, gets the hiccups, looks for a mermaid, and welcomes Father Bear home from the sea.

The popularity of Else Holmelund Minarik's I Can Read Books about Little Bear has continued across generations. These timeless classics feature beautiful, detailed illustrations from Maurice Sendak, the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of Where the Wild Things Are.

With short chapters and sweet, appealing stories, the Little Bear stories work well for lap reading or in a classroom or library setting. And Father Bear Comes Home is especially nice for dads and kids to share together, on Father's Day or any day.

Don't miss more adventures with Little Bear and his friends by Else Holmelund Minarik, illustrated by Maurice Sendak!

 

  • Little Bear
  • Little Bear's Visit
  • Little Bear's Friend
  • A Kiss for Little Bear
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