A Polar Bear in the Snow by Mac Barnett
A majestic polar bear heads out on a mysterious walk in a dazzling, playful collaboration from an exciting pair of picture-book creators.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? What does he want? Acclaimed author Mac Barnett's narration deftly balances suspense and emotion, as well as poignant, subtle themes, compelling us to follow the bear with each page turn. Artist Shawn Harris's striking torn-paper illustrations layer white-on-white hues, with bolts of blue and an interplay of shadow and light, for a gorgeous view of a stark yet beautiful landscape. Simple and thought-provoking, illuminating and intriguing, this engaging picture book will have readers pondering the answer to its final question long after the polar bear has continued on his way.
Mac Barnett's books have been translated into over thirty languages, and he is a New York Times bestselling author. Sam & Dave Dig a Hole and Extra Yarn are two Caldecott Honor-winning picture books he co-wrote with Jon Klassen. I Love You Like a Pig, drawn by Greg Pizzoli, and The Magic Word, illustrated by Elise Parsley, are two of his other popular novels. He is a resident of Oakland, California. Mac Barnett's website is www.macbarnett.com.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781536203967 |
| ISBN 10 | 1536203963 |
| Title | A Polar Bear in the Snow |
| Author | Mac Barnett |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Candlewick Press,U.S. |
| Year published | 2020-10-13 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |