Little Bear: Read & Retell Literature Bundle (Early Elementary)

Pair Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik with its literature study guide and a 45-piece wooden bear-family dress-up set. This three-part bundle supports early reading comprehension, oral storytelling, sequencing, and discussion of characters’ feelings.

Included Resources

• Reading book: Little Bear: I Can Read by Else Holmelund Minarik.
• Literature study guide: Little Bear: Literature Study Guide by Tracy Pearce, published by Teacher Created Materials.
• Hands-on storytelling set: Melissa & Doug Bear Family Dress-Up Wooden Puzzle Set with 45 mix-and-match pieces for Mama, Papa, and Baby Bear, plus a compartmented wooden storage box whose lid serves as a puzzle board.

Educational Specifications

• Subject: Language Arts / Literature / Oral Language
• Suggested learning use: Early elementary shared reading and guided discussion; adapt the reading support to the learner.
• Format: Printed reading book, printed literature guide, and wooden storytelling manipulative.
• Skills: Reading comprehension, story sequencing, vocabulary, character discussion, emotional recognition, sorting, and fine-motor coordination.
• Creators: Else Holmelund Minarik; Teacher Created Materials; Melissa & Doug.

Read, Retell & Discuss

After reading a story together, invite your learner to choose a bear character and an expression that matches a moment in the text. Retell what happened first, next, and last, then explain which words or events helped identify the character’s feelings. Use the study guide for additional discussion and written responses.