Children's Fiction Humorous Stories
Dear Polar Bears
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Feb 2023
- Category
- Humorous Stories, Friendship, Travel, Bears, Penguins
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781459833005
- Publish Date
- Feb 2023
- List Price
- $21.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781459833029
- Publish Date
- Feb 2023
- List Price
- $0.99
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 6 to 8
- Grade: 1 to 3
- Reading age: 6 to 8
Description
Polar bears and penguins live in similar climates, but they never, ever meet. What if they had a party together?
The penguins of Antarctica write a letter inviting the polar bears of the Arctic to join them at the South Pole to celebrate their longest day of the year. But how will the polar bears get there? It's such a long journey—will they make it in time? What will they bring? And what will happen when they arrive?
Dear Polar Bears combines a playful story of friendship with humorous imagery depicting the differences between Earth's polar regions. With fun facts about penguin and polar bear species, the distance between the poles, and the summer solstice, this will be the most exciting party thrown by penguins you've ever attended.
About the authors
Gabrielle Prendergast is a UK-born Canadian/Australian who lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, with her husband and daughter. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia. Gabrielle is the author of the verse novels Capricious and Audacious, which was shortlisted for a CLA Award, and The Frail Days in the Orca Limelights and the middle-grade novel Pandas on the Eastside. For More information, visit www.angelhorn.com.
Gabrielle Prendergast's profile page
Marcus Cutler is a freelance children's illustrator from Ontario, Canada. His work has appeared in magazines, books, apps and more and he has worked with a variety of clients including chickaDEE Magazine, OWL Magazine, Macmillan Publishers and Parks Canada. He is the illustrator of the Lark Ba Detective series, The Owl and the Two Rabbits and The Walrus and the Caribou. He lives in Tecumseh, Ontario.
Awards
- Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens
Editorial Reviews
“Cute, comical, and relatable to anyone who has traveled a long distance to visit someone...Cutler’s artwork entices all ages to read this book and, along with Prendergast’s fun facts, results in Dear Polar Bears’ being an enjoyable book that can be read over and over. Highly Recommended.”
CM: Canadian Review of Materials
“Lighthearted fun for all, with some solid underlying messages.”
Kirkus Reviews
“An adventurous tale that helps children understand the differences and the distance between the planet’s icy extremes.”
Hakai Magazine
“A work of art in both writing and pictures…An imaginative story with a nonfiction flare.”
Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)
“Marcus Cutler’s detailed digital illustrations add context and help guide young readers through the story.”
Sal's Fiction Addiction
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