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School Library Journal
Reviewed on October 1, 2008
Gr 1-4 This story of the struggle of a polar bear mother and her two cubs to survive introduces both the harsh conditions of the Arctic and the challenges of global warming for polar bears in general. Guiberson uses precise verbs and onomatopoeia to paint a picture of the daily activities of the bears while grac...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
This story of growth and survival follows a pair of polar bear cubs in their first year of life. For the cubs and their mother, the focus is squarely on finding food, as enough food means that all three will grow and maintain the fat layers they need to protect themselves from the Arctic's harsh winter conditions. Guiberson subtly yet e...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2008
This story follows two polar bear cubs in their first year of life. While the book doesn't directly discuss the effects of g...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
