Pagine1920–2012 · Fredericia, Denmark (raised in the USA)
📖 Best for: K–2nd grade (ages 5–8)
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Else Holmelund Minarik was a first-grade teacher who wrote the Little Bear books because she couldn’t find enough simple stories for her new readers. Illustrated by Maurice Sendak, they launched the famous “I Can Read” series.
New to Else Holmelund Minarik? Start with Little Bear.
Else Holmelund Minarik’s books are under copyright, so Pagine doesn’t host them — but you can borrow every title below free. Tap Local library to see which libraries near you have it, Libby / OverDrive to borrow the ebook or audiobook with your library card, or Open Library for free online lending.
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Else Holmelund Minarik was a first-grade teacher who wrote the Little Bear books because she couldn’t find enough simple stories for her new readers. Illustrated by Maurice Sendak, they launched the famous “I Can Read” series.
Little Bear is a great place to start; other favourites include Father Bear Comes Home, Little Bear’s Friend, Little Bear’s Visit.
Else Holmelund Minarik’s books are best for k–2nd grade (ages 5–8).
Else Holmelund Minarik’s books are still under copyright, so they are not free to download. You can borrow them free: from your public library (search WorldCat), as ebooks and audiobooks with a library card through Libby/OverDrive, or from Open Library’s free lending. Pagine links to each below, and suggests similar books you can read free right now.
Search WorldCat to see which libraries near you have a copy, or ask your school or public library. Most libraries also lend Else Holmelund Minarik ebooks and audiobooks free through the Libby app.