Polar Opposites
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Polar Opposites

Written and illustrated by Erik Brooks

A polar bear and a penguin bridge their worlds to become friends.

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32 pages· 134 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· AD310L
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In a world where a polar bear named Alex roams the Arctic and a penguin named Zina waddles in the Antarctic, their differences are as vast as the oceans that separate them. Yet, these unlikely companions defy the odds, finding common ground despite their contrasting habitats and personalities. How will these polar opposites connect across such distances? Discover the heartwarming journey of friendship that transcends boundaries and celebrates diversity.

From the publisher

Alex is a BIG polar bear. Zina is a tiny penguin. Alex lives in the Arctic. Zina lives in the Antarctic. Alex and Zina are polar opposites! They live on opposite sides of the world. Their personalities are very different, too. But they find a way to meet in the middle. Erik Brooks’s simple text and vibrant watercolor illustrations bring opposites to life in this lively look at two unusual best friends.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
134
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD310L
Themes & topics
Books about polar bearsBooks about penguinsBooks about individualityBooks about bearsBooks about arctic and antarctic
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.1
F&P level
~J
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
139085
Publication
Published
September 1, 2010
Publisher
Two Lions
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780761456858

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