The Polar Bear in the Garden
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

The Polar Bear in the Garden

By Richard Jones

A child must return a growing polar bear to its home across the sea.

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32 pages· 322 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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A child discovers a tiny polar bear in their garden, which grows larger each day. As the bear outgrows its surroundings, the child embarks on a heartfelt journey across the sea to return the bear to its home. Will they find the bear's true home before it's too late? This tender tale explores themes of love, growth, and the bittersweet nature of saying goodbye.

From the publisher

A gentle story of learning to say goodbye to a loved one One day, a child finds a polar bear in their garden. But this is no ordinary polar bear; it can fit in the palm of the child’s hand! As the days of the week go by from Monday to Sunday, the polar bear grows bigger and bigger. Soon, the child knows they must see the polar bear home safely. So off they sail, together, journeying across the sea in search of the polar bear’s home. And just as the bear outgrows the boat–land ho! With exquisite skill and compassion, Richard Jones has crafted a profoundly moving story with tender illustrations and themes that will resonate with anyone who has loved and had to let go.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
322
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about animalsBooks about deathBooks about timeBooks about polar bears
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Publication
Published
October 4, 2022
Publisher
Peachtree
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781682634332

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