Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik - Classic Children’s Book Illustration #1657895 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white line drawing depicts the classic 1957 children’s book *Little Bear*, written by Else Holmelund Minarik and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. The cover features a tender scene of a small child embracing a bear, rendered in expressive cross-hatching and fine linework that evokes warmth and nostalgia. The thick, well-worn appearance of the book suggests frequent reading and enduring appeal across generations.

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