Summary
As spring approaches in the Arctic, a mother polar bear and her two cubs tentatively emerge from hibernation to explore the changing landscape. When it is time, she takes her cubs on a forty-mile journey, back to their home on the ice. Along the way, she fends off wolves, hunts for food, and swims m... Full description
Summary: |
As spring approaches in the Arctic, a mother polar bear and her two cubs tentatively emerge from hibernation to explore the changing landscape. When it is time, she takes her cubs on a forty-mile journey, back to their home on the ice. Along the way, she fends off wolves, hunts for food, and swims miles and miles. |
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Item Description: |
Title from cover. "Neal Porter Books" |
Physical Description: |
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cm |
Audience: |
Ages 4 to 8. Grades K-1. |
Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references. |
ISBN: |
9780823449163 0823449165 |
Author Notes: |
Eric Rohmann is the award-winning author and/or illustrator of many beloved books for children. He received a Caldecott Honor for Time Flies and a Caldecott medal for My Friend Rabbit . He also collaborated with Candace Fleming on Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera , winner of an Orbis Pictus Honor and the Sibert Medal for most distinguished informational book. They live in Chicago, Illinois. |