Hans de Beer is beroemd om zijn internationaal succesvolle serie over de Kleine IJsbeer. Zijn boeiende verhalen hebben wereldwijd resoneren bij lezers, wat leidde tot vertalingen in achttien talen. Aanvankelijk aangetrokken tot kunst tijdens zijn studie, wijdde de Beer zich aan illustratie, waarbij hij zijn vaardigheden perfectioneerde om geliefde personages en meeslepende verhalen te creëren. Zijn werk wordt gewaardeerd om zijn vermogen om een publiek van alle leeftijden te betoveren en te vermaken.
Een ijsbeer in de tropen
IJsbeertje Lars drijft op een ijsschots weg van de Noordpool en belandt in het warme Afrika. Daar ontmoet hij allerlei vreemde dieren. Ze helpen hem op weg naar huis. Prentenboek met paginagrote kleurenillustraties in zachte tinten. Vanaf ca. 4 jaar.
It's a big day for the little polar bear Lars! His father takes him hunting for the very first time, and that night he is so tired from all his lessons that he falls fast asleep. He sleeps so soundly that he doesn't hear the ice crack, doesn't feel himself slowly drift away from his father and the North Pole - he doesn't realize that his adventures have just begun.
While searching for someone to play with, Lars gets caught in a trap and finds himself in a cargo plane destined for a zoo. Luckily, his cage breaks open. With the help of a huge walrus, Lars sets the other animals free—including a cute brown bear named Bea. As the animals run away from the airport, the poor walrus is left behind. True friends, Lars and Bea bravely go back to help, narrowly escaping the animal traders. But after they all escape, Bea is crying—she’ll never find her parents again. When Lars happily invites her to join his family, she is worried because her fur isn’t the same color. “What difference does that make?” says Lars. “Bears are bears!” Back in print, fans of the Little Polar Bear books will find humor and heart in this story about new friendships.
Friendship makes all the difference in this story from Hans de Beer’s beloved Little Polar Bear series.While looking for a tasty snack, Lars, the little polar bear, meets Sasha, a lost, hungry, homesick Siberian tiger cub who had been on a journey to see the ocean. Lars is surprised that his friend travelled so far just to see the ocean. Lars sees it all the time. Always one to lend a hand, Lars offers to help his new friend. Lars and Sasha travel together through the forests, plains, and rivers until they reach Sasha’s home. Luckily, Sasha and his father return the favor—and help Lars get back home too.“A sweet tale about caring and sharing, encouragement, appreciation, and cooperation.”—School Library Journal“The plot is full of action, and the winsome artwork is as attractive as ever.”—Booklist
After Lars the Little Polar Bear rescues a scared hare from a hole in the ice, the two new friends share an adventurous day, during which each discovers just how much courage he has.
It's a big day for the little polar bear Lars! His father takes him hunting for the very first time, and that night he is so tired from all his lessons that he falls fast asleep. He sleeps so soundly that he doesn't hear the ice crack, doesn't feel himself slowly drift away from his father and the arctic-he doesn't realise that his adventures have just begun. For more than thirty years Little Polar Bear has enchanted children and grown-ups around the world. NorthSouth Books is proud to partner with bi:libri in a new line of multilingual children's books. On the heels of our bilingual Rainbow Fish editions comes Little Polar Bear (paperback), available in ten languages. Our program focuses on unique titles that address universal themes such as friendship, tolerance, and finding courage-bringing great stories and second-language learning fun to children around the world
The short Arctic summer is ending, and the reindeer are starting their winter migration. But this year, people have interfered with their journey. A high fence that goes on for miles is right in their path, and piles of giant pipes litter the landscape. The herd is trapped. If they don’t get through, they will perish. Lars has an idea, but will it work? Back in print, fans of the Little Polar Bear books will delight in this exciting story with its important message about our impact on the environment.
One day Lars, the Little Polar Bear, rescues a husky puppy from a deep crack in the ice. Instead of thanking Lars, the puppy snarls and yaps at him. Disgusted, Lars heads off toward the sea. The little dog follows him and soon finds himself in trouble again--stranded on a floating piece of ice. "Please don't leave me!" he calls to Lars. "I'm hungry and I want my mother!" So once again, it's Lars to the rescue. But can he get the impetuous pup back safely to the rest of the husky team?
A brand new story featuring Lars, the beloved little polar bear!The Arctic is teeming with tourists. Little polar bear, Lars, wants to steer clear of humans and their big snow vehicles. But when he catches a whiff of something delicious on their ship, he decides to investigate. Before Lars knows it, he’s on an adventurous trip to China where he meets two lovely pandas. Can these new friends who are so different help him find his way home?This new story about the beloved little polar bear will delight children and is a great reminder that friends can be found anywhere.
