Hunting season in Minnesota is about to open for Deer hunters. With that in mind the Little Golden Books called "The Little Trapper" and "Pierre Bear" come to mind. .
“Pierre Bear”
Written by Patricia Scarry, “Pierre Bear” was first published in 1954 and was available as a standalone book in the Little Golden Book hardcover series. Later, it could be found as one of many stories collected for “Richard Scarry’s Best Story Book Ever.” Richard was Patricia’s husband, and he illustrated all of the 82 stories and poems in the best-story compilation. By my count, Richard wrote 72 of the 82 stories, Patricia wrote eight, and two other authors wrote one each.
- It is the story of Pierre Bear the great hunter of the north woods, his bear wife and their baby bear. Pierre Bear is a hunter and teaches Baby Bear hunting, fishing and life in the great north woods. It has beautiful illustrations by Richard Scarry.
Important note regarding finding this story today: “Pierre Bear” can be found in “Richard Scarry’s Best Story Book Ever” the third printing, copyright 1968. Unfortunately, newer versions of the compilation leave out this classic story. “Pierre Bear” should be listed on the Contents page; the story begins on page 39.
The story of “Pierre Bear” is the opposite of politically correct, so please keep that in mind when giving it as a gift. In other words, be sure you know the family well enough to ensure the parents will be okay with a pro-hunting and pro-trapping message.
The first two sentences set up the story:
“In a windswept cabin, away up North, lived brave Pierre Bear. He lived all by himself.”
As you can see below, the first illustration shows Pierre reading a book on a stool in front of his fireplace. He’s smoking a pipe, and a flintlock rifle with blackpowder charging horn hangs on the wall in the background. -
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Page 39
P. 40-41
P. 42-43
P. 44-45
P. 46-47
P.48-49
P. 50-51
P.52-53
P. 54-55
P. 56-57
P. 58-59
P. 60-61The Story can also be found in Richard Scarry's Best Stories Ever (1971) - Vintage Hardback Children's Book starting on Page 6. (Image Source: Etsy Listing)
Cover
Index
Page 6Extra: "My Nursery Tale Book" By Richard Scarry 1964
This wonderful book by Richard Scarry includes The Country Mouse and the City Mouse, the Fox and the Crow, Pierre Bear, and Duck and His Friends. The illustrations are beautiful.
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