Books like Little Bear's new friend by Else Holmelund Minarik
When Little Bear encounters a lone bear cub by a stream, he welcomes the newcomer into his circle. With the support of his friends, Little Bear embarks on a heartwarming journey to reunite the cub with its missing parents, teaching lessons about friendship, compassion, and perseverance.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Else Holmelund Minarik
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