'Mrs. Minarik is at her superb best in depicting the charming childlikeness of Little Bear's delight in visiting his grandparents.' —H. 1962 Caldecott Honor BookNotable Children's Books of 1963 (ALA)

Little Bear and his friends are on hand to welcome Father Bear home from his fishing trip. 'Little Bear has endeared himself as a character with irresistible, child-like charm.' —H. Notable Children's Books of 1940–1970 (ALA)196...

Little Bear meets Emily, a human girl, and her doll.'Once again Little Bear proves himself to be as wistful and tender a little creature as exists in the child's library.' —K.

The merry adventures of two scrapping alligator children—and of Rosa and Willy, their human counterparts.'Else Holmelund Minarik, whose Little Bear indicated a uniquely charming talent, has outdone herself here.' —K.

When Little Bear finds Grandfather's sea captain outfit in the attic, Grandfather shows him something even more exciting— Grandfather's boat!