A Polar Bear in the Snow

By Mac Barnett, Shawn Harris (Illustrator)

A polar bear awakens from sleep and goes on a journey.

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40 pages· 112 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

A polar bear ventures across icy landscapes and blue seas, encountering Arctic creatures and a human. What drives his mysterious journey? With each page, suspense builds, inviting readers to ponder his destination and purpose. Stunning torn-paper illustrations capture the stark beauty of his world, while the narrative weaves emotion and intrigue. This thought-provoking tale leaves readers questioning long after the bear's journey continues.

From the publisher

A majestic polar bear heads out on a mysterious walk in a dazzling, playful collaboration from an exciting pair of picture-book creators.

Follow a magnificent polar bear through a fantastic world of snow and shockingly blue sea. Over the ice, through the water, past Arctic animals and even a human . . . where is he going? What does he want?

Acclaimed author Mac Barnett’s narration deftly balances suspense and emotion, as well as poignant, subtle themes, compelling us to follow the bear with each page turn. Artist Shawn Harris’s striking torn-paper illustrations layer white-on-white hues, with bolts of blue and an interplay of shadow and light, for a gorgeous view of a stark yet beautiful landscape.

Simple and thought-provoking, illuminating and intriguing, this engaging picture book will have readers pondering the answer to its final question long after the polar bear has continued on his way.

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