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Little Polar Bear

By Hans de Beer

A polar bear wakes far from home—what strange friends will help him?

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Genres

Adventure Animals Friendship/Family

What is Little Polar Bear about?

Lars, a young polar bear, embarks on his first hunting trip with his father. Exhausted, he falls into a deep sleep, unaware that the ice beneath him is breaking. As he drifts away from the North Pole, Lars awakens to find himself in unfamiliar, warmer lands. With the help of new friends, including a friendly hippopotamus, he navigates the challenges of returning home, learning valuable lessons about friendship and resilience along the way.

About the author

Hans de Beer is a talented Dutch illustrator and author, best known for creating the beloved Little Polar Bear books. His charming stories and gentle illustrations follow the adventures of Lars, a curious polar bear cub, as he explores the Arctic and makes new friends. Hans de Beer's work has delighted children around the world.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

1994

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