Bad Bears in the Big City

A parent might reach for this book when their child is struggling to adjust to a new place, like a new school or home. It's a wonderfully silly story about two polar bears, Irving and Muktuk, who are moved from the Arctic to a zoo in New Jersey. They miss their home and, most importantly, their daily blueberry muffins. Their quirky, deadpan attempts to solve this problem lead to hilarious chaos. This book uses humor to explore feelings of loneliness and being an outsider, making it a gentle, low-pressure way to talk about big transitions. For early independent readers or as a family read-aloud, it reassures kids that it's okay to be different and that you can find ways to make a new place feel like home.