Little Bear
Synopsis
Little Bear is an animated series based on the series of books written by Else Holmelund and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. The curious cub and his forest friends, including Owl, Hen, Cat and Emily, a human girl who lives nearby, play together in the woods, relying on their imaginations to provide them with plenty of adventures.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arna Selznick, Raymond Jafelice, John van Bruggen, Dan Poitras, Charles E. Bastien
- Screenplay & Story
- Suzanne Collins, Rhonda Smiley, Raymond Jafelice, Marlene Matthews, Michael Thoma, Neena Beber, Peter Parnell, Michelle Lowe, Betty Quan, Jed MacKay, Nancy Barr, Jennifer Pertsch, Joseph Mallozzi, John Lazarus, Jeff Stockwell, Graham Whitehead, Peter Hume, Alyse Rosenberg, Y York, Thomas Lapierre, Clive Endersby
- Original Score
- Lesley Barber
- Original Title
- Little Bear
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Nelvana, John B. Carls Productions Inc., Hong Guang Animation, Wildthings Productions Inc., CBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arna Selznick, Raymond Jafelice, John van Bruggen, Dan Poitras, Charles E. Bastien
Suzanne Collins, Rhonda Smiley, Raymond Jafelice, Marlene Matthews, Michael Thoma, Neena Beber, Peter Parnell, Michelle Lowe, Betty Quan, Jed MacKay, Nancy Barr, Jennifer Pertsch, Joseph Mallozzi, John Lazarus, Jeff Stockwell, Graham Whitehead, Peter Hume, Alyse Rosenberg, Y York, Thomas Lapierre, Clive Endersby
Lesley Barber
Department Leadership Roster
Suzanne Collins
Writer
Rhonda Smiley
Writer
Raymond Jafelice
Writer
Marlene Matthews
Writer
Michael Thoma
Writer
Neena Beber
Writer
Peter Parnell
Writer
Michelle Lowe
Writer
Betty Quan
Writer
Jed MacKay
Writer
Nancy Barr
Writer
Jennifer Pertsch
Writer
Joseph Mallozzi
Writer
Arna Selznick
Director
John Lazarus
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Little Bear.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Bear
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Little Bear about?
Little Bear is an animated series based on the series of books written by Else Holmelund and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. The curious cub and his forest friends, including Owl, Hen, Cat and Emily, a human girl who lives nearby, play together in the woods, relying on their imaginations to provide them with plenty of adventures.
Who directed Little Bear?
Little Bear was directed by Arna Selznick, Raymond Jafelice, John van Bruggen, Dan Poitras, Charles E. Bastien.
Who stars in Little Bear?
The principal cast of Little Bear includes Kristin Fairlie, Andrew Sabiston, Amos Crawley, Tracy Ryan, Janet-Laine Green.
When was Little Bear released and how long is it?
Little Bear was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Little Bear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Little Bear was composed by Lesley Barber.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Little Bear?
Little Bear holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.).