Little Polar Bear
By Hans de Beer
A polar bear wakes far from home—what strange friends will help him?
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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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