
Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris present a visually stunning and emotionally resonant picture book about a polar bear's enigmatic journey. Readers follow the bear through a stark yet beautiful Arctic world, encountering other animals and a human along the way. The narrative is gentle yet suspenseful, prompting questions about the bear's destination and desires. Shawn Harris's torn-paper illustrations are particularly striking, using white-on-white with pops of blue to create a gorgeous, atmospheric experience. This book is ideal for children aged 4-11, offering a contemplative read-aloud that encourages discussion about purpose, exploration, and the natural world.
Follow a magnificent polar bear through a fantastic world of snow and shockingly blue sea. Over the ice, through the water, past Arctic animals and even a human...where is he going?