Arna Selznick

Rafting on the River: Little Bear and friends race to see who's faster -- the landlubbers or the sailors on a raft. Arriving at the finish line in one group, Little Bear decides that they've all won the race.. Little Bear's Kite: Little Bear and Grandfather Bear make a kite on a windy day and Little Bear imagines himself flying around the world on it.. Night of the Full Moon: While waiting for Mother Bear to return from an errand with a goodnight...

Building a House for Emily: Anticipating Emily's arrival for the summer, Little Bear, Father Bear, and Grandfather Bear build Emily a log house with the help of Father Bear's brother -- Uncle Rusty.. Emily Returns: Emily and her eccentric Granny return with Granny's circus dog, Tutu, to live in the log cabin built by Little Bear and his family.. Little Sherlock Bear: A game of hide and seek becomes a whodunnit for Little Bear when Mother Bear's cherry...

Cat's Shortcut: After picking berries for Mother Bear's pie, Little Bear and Owl take a shortcut of Cat's and get lost, but Cat saves the day by showing the way home.. Little Bear's Bad Day: Little Bear wakes up accident prone and discovers that the happy end to a bad day is falling asleep in bed with Mother Bear and Father Bear.. Captain Little Bear: When Little Bear finds an abandoned old boat and treasure map, he and his friends become Captain...

Rain-Dance Play: Little Bear and his friends perform a play about rain.. Falling Leaves: While raking leaves, Little Bear imagines playing with Emily and his friends throughout the seasons.. Your Friend, Little Bear: Little Bear writes to Emily during the school year.

The Snowball Fight: Noticing Little Bear's cabin fever and Father Bear's frustration at working on a budget, Mother Bear sends them out for a walk in the snow which turns into a giant snowball fight.. Winter Solstice: Little Bear learns the meaning of holiday traditions by celebrating the Winter Solstice with his family.. Snowbound: Dinner with Granny and Emily turns into an overnight adventure when a blizzard keeps Little Bear, Mother Bear, and Father...

Up All Night: Little Bear decides that he will stay up all night to see the sunrise.. A Flu: Little Bear doesn't feel well. Mother Bear tells him that he must stay in bed to feel better. His friends come to visit with all sorts of ideas about what Little Bear needs to do to get better.. Exploring: Little Bear and his friends explore a cave and are frightened by their echoes.

Father Bear Comes Home: Little Bear tells his friends that Father Bear is coming home with a present for him. His friends think that Little Bear will have a mermaid at his house.. Little Bear's Bath: Little Bear takes a bath to get ready for Father Bear's arrival. He imagines meeting a mermaid.. Fishing With Father Bear: Father Bear shows Little Bear what fishing on a boat is like.

Between Friends: When Little Bear and Emily get the mumps they cheer each other up by making a book that recounts their fun times together.. The Blueberry Festival: Little Bear and friends put on a play to celebrate the annual blueberry harvest.. Lucy Needs a Friend: Little Bear gets Mother Bear to help him sew a small stuffed bear to keep Emily's doll, Lucy, company so that Lucy won't be alone when Emily and Little Bear have adventures.

What Will Little Bear Wear: Little Bear would like to play in the snow. He asks Mother Bear to make him a hat, pants and coat to keep him warm. He finally decides what he needs to keep him warm is a fur coat. He takes off the clothes leaving his fur coat and he isn't cold.. Hide and Seek: Little Bear and his friends (Owl, Hen, Duck & Cat) play hide and seek in the forest.. Little Bear Goes to the Moon: Little Bear makes himself a space helmet so that...

Little Bear's Wish: Little Bear tells Mother Bear three wishes to prolong going to bed. They are: 1) flying on a cloud 2) being a Viking and 3) visiting a princess who has chocolate cake to share.. Little Bear's Shadow: Little Bear can't find anyone to play with -- until he discovers his shadow.. Present for Mother Bear: Little Bear needs to find a present for Mother Bear's birthday. He enlists his friends to help but they keep trading presents between...