Little Bear an I Can Read Book written by Else Holmelund Minarik with pictures by Maurice Sendak. This classic children's story was first published in 1957 by Harper & Row Publishers. The text copyright is 1957 by Else Holmelund Minarik and the pictures copyright is 1957 by Maurice Sendak. Printed in the United States of America. Perfect for a child's first reader or a collector of vintage children's literature. Suitable for bedtime stories or a classroom setting.