Little Bear Maurice Sandaks Else Minarik Talks Laughs. This bear height 15 inch. Little Bear talks phrases and laughs when you squeeze paw. Phrases such as Im your little bear, what are we going to do today, lets go play, hurray, you always make me happy, this is a very good day and I need a hug, Tagged Maurice Sandak;s Little Bear Wild Things Productions, Inc. Little Bear Characters 1998 Maurice Sandak Based Upon the Series of Books written by Else Homeland Minarik. Also tagged Your Friend Little Bear Talks and Laughs Kid Power Inc. Little Bear has plastic eyes and brows and nose. Very soft and plush and in excellent working condition. No stains or tears. A must have.