Poles Apart
By Jeanne Willis
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What is Poles Apart about?
When the Pilchard-Brown family set off for a picnic, the penguins take a wrong turn and end up at the North Pole. Far from home, they meet Mr White, a friendly polar bear who knows the way to the South Pole. Together, they begin an extraordinary journey across the world, meeting new people, discovering different places and sharing plenty of laughs along the way. But can this unlikely team make it home safely, and will their new friendship last?
About the author
Jeanne Willis is a brilliant British author who has written many funny and imaginative books for children. She is well known for stories like 'Tadpole’s Promise' and 'The Bog Baby'. Jeanne loves to make readers laugh and think with her clever characters and surprising tales. Her books are enjoyed by children all over the world.
Pages
32 pages
Reading age
Picture Book (2-7)
Edition published
2025
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