The Polar Bear Son
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1997 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

The Polar Bear Son

Written by Lydia Dabcovich

A polar bear raised by a woman faces danger from jealous villagers.

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40 pages· 546 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD660L
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Bookroo's summary

In a remote village, a lonely old woman finds solace in raising a polar bear cub as her own. But as the bear grows, envy brews among the villagers, threatening their unique bond. When the villagers' jealousy turns dangerous, the bear must leave the only home it has ever known. Can their love endure the separation, or will the villagers' envy tear them apart forever? Discover the heartwarming and bittersweet journey of love, sacrifice, and survival in this retelling of an Inuit folktale.

From the publisher

A lonely old woman adopts, cares for, and raises a polar bear as if he were her own son, until jealous villagers threaten the bear’s life, forcing him to leave his home and his “mother,” in a retelling of a traditional Inuit folktale.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
546
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD660L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
31093
Publication
Published
April 1, 1997
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780395727669

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