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Children are encouraged to guess what the big, fluffy, white polar bear is hearing in a colorful successor to Brown Bear that is complemented by artwork by an award-winning illustrator. ... Read more

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a classic kids story
no library would be complete with out a few of the classic eric carl books.

A Pleasant Follow-Up to Brown Bear Brown Bear
This is a pleasant follow-up to Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, What Do You See?, with the rhythmic refrain changed by one word.This volume focuses on animals found in the zoo and the sounds they make: Polar bear, lion, hippo, flamingo, zebra, boa constrictor, elephant, leopard, peacock, walrus, finishing with the zookeeper and children, who playfully imitate the animals.It's characterized by pleasant, predictable repetition and Eric Carle's wonderfully playful collage illustrations.

Like Brown Bear, this book is well suited to the preschool crowd and could make a confidence-building practice reader.

Developing Vocabulary Through Repetition
Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? continues the joy that young children develop as they read Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?The relationship between the words and pictures with repetition increases the vocabulary so important in childhood development.Dr. Martin should have known that snakes have no ears and cannot hear but Eric Carle's beautiful boa does make up for the misstep.This is a book that will be brought out for many years as the young reader becomes a parent and returns to this treasure in the future. They will relive the fun of making the animal sounds.

My 2 year old LOVES this book!
My son's favorite book is Brown Bear, Brown Bear, what do you See, so I knew he would love this one also.Whenever I pick it up, his face lights up.I highly recommend to anyone that has young children.

Love it!
A great sequel to Brown Bear Brown Bear. My 15 month old daughter loves both. Great Pictures. ... Read more

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Praise for the second edition:

"Norbert's gift as a photographer is his great curiosity about the natural world. His magic is displayed in photographs that weave light, color and action into a tapestry that tells volumes about life in the Far North."-- National Geographic Magazine

"Highly recommended."-- Library Journal (starred review)

The polar bear is the largest terrestrial carnivore in the world, uniquely adapted to thrive in the harsh environment of the Far North. In The World of the Polar Bear, renowned nature photographer Norbert Rosing follows the polar bear through each season of the year.

This timely third edition has been fully updated and features more than 20 terrific new photographs. With its thorough and engaging text and spectacular photography, The World of the Polar Bear includes:

• A season-by-season account of the life of the polar bear, including feeding, mating and rearing of cubs
  
• A new chapter featuring the polar bears of Svalbard, Norway
  
• An intimate look at the animals that share the polar bear's environment, including seals, arctic foxes, walruses and muskoxen
  
• A section on such northern sky phenomena as sun dogs and northern lights
  
• Many anecdotes and insights about the polar bear -- at once a loving parent, a fierce predator and a natural jester

Polar bears are seriously threatened by global warming, and this book continues to explore this critical issue.

The World of the Polar Bear is quite simply the best book ever published on the polar bear.

Norbert Rosing visits Churchill, Manitoba, the very best place in the world to photograph polar bears, frequently. He has received many awards for his work and is a long-standing contributor to National Geographic magazine.

Ian Stirling is a scientist emeritus with the Canadian Wildlife Service and an adjunct professor at the University of Alberta. He is one of the world's top authorities on polar bears.

Customer Reviews (12)

son loves this book
Bought this for my son who loves polar bears.He carries this book everywhere he goes.It has great pictures.Would recommend this book to anyone.

Awesome book!
I gave this to a friend as a gift and she loved it!She raved about the photos.

Stunning photos of magnificent bears
The photographs are amazing and the narrative that explains how he got some of the shots makes you appreciate them even more. Polar bears are magnificent creatures and we are destroying their world. Buy this book, study the photos, read about their world and then make a donation to support polar bear conservation. The clock is ticking.

The World of the Polar Bear
Ours is essentially a tragic age, what about Global Warming? The polar bear is relevant. Scientists believe the polar bear will be the first to be threatened with extinction due to climate change in the North.

The World of the Polar Bear by Norbert Rosing merits close study.

The possible fate of the polar bear places the reality of climate change as a very serious matter to be considered by all of us!

Dag Stomberg
St. Andrews, Scotland

One of the greatest Polar Bear Book
Since others have issued several reviews, I will just skip the same point with them.
I really love this book, along with Thorsten Milese's "Little Polar Bears", they are two my most-love polar bear books.
What are the in common with two? They are both "large" books, compared with other books. While we spend a little bit more, we get lots back. They are hardcover books, with ~200 pages inside, much more beautiful pictures and words description aside. They seem to be living in arctic area for long time, maybe one whole year, to capture precious photos like mother and cubbies in the den, hunting seals ... etc.
In this book ( Norbert Rosing ) you can find several famous pictures from National Geographic. I've found 1 for mouse pad, 3 for Desktop pictures.
If 30 dollars is not a heavy burden for you, I will strongly recommend to get this book rather than smaller and cheaper book. ... Read more

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The Magic Tree House transportss Jack and Annie to the freezing Arctic.

There, they must solve the final riddle to become master librarians. But it's

not going to be easy--especially when they have cracking ice, a seal hunter,

and a prodigious polar bear to deal with. Will they be able to solve the riddle

before they get iced themselves?




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Polar Bears Past Bedtime
This book is about two kids that go on trips to a whole different place in the arctic.It is like they are going back in time. My favorite part was when Jack and Annie did what they were supposed to do.
My favorite character is Annie because she loves animals and I do too. I recommend this book to people and kids who like fiction because all Magic Tree House books are fiction.
Rating *****

AWESOME BOOK!!!!
MY SON AND I LOVE THIS BOOK AND ALL THE MAGIC TREE HOUSE BOOKS ~ A MUST BUY FOR KIDS!!

Polar Bears Past Bedtime

This book is about two kids that go on trips to a whole different place in the
arctic. It is like they are going back in time. My favorite part was when Jack and Annie did what they were supposed to do. My favorite character is Annie because she loves animals and I do too. I recommend this book to people and kids who like fictiion because all Magic Tree House books are fiction.

The family loves them!
My four year old son is in love with this chapter series! A friend suggested it to us since he seemed ready for a more advanced reading material at bedtime. My husband reads him a chapter every night...sometimes more because they don't want to stop. It's become a great tradition for them, and something they both look forward to. We love that there are so many in the collection! Start with number 1 and just continue. :)

We Loved Polar Bears Past Bedtime
By Mr. Sondericker's 2nd Grade Class (Marilla Primary, Marilla, NY)

We loved Magic Tree House#12: Polar Bears Past Bedtime by Mary Pope Osborne.Jack and Annie had a challenging riddle to solve in the Arctic.They needed to solve the riddle to become master librarians.There was a lot of action in the story.Jack and Annie had to work together to get back home safely.We learned many interesting facts about the Inuit people, polar bears, and the Arctic.Mary Pope Osborne used descriptive language that helped us visualize.We loved the story and think you will too!

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A lonely old woman adopts, cares for, and raises a polar bear as if he were her own son, untiljealous villagers threaten the bear's life, forcing him to leave his home and his "mother," in aretelling of a traditional Inuit folktale. ... Read more

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EXQUISITE!
I am not a child.I did not read this book to a child.I am a senior citizen who thoroughly enjoyed, even loved, this delicate wonder of an Inuit tale retold with great and simple skill by Lydia Dabcovich.I am even more impressed with this talented author when I note that she also is the book's illustrator.The fascinating illustrations of a world unknown to many of us who live in warmer climes are in muted pastels, most effective in capturing a world of sea and ice.

The story is also very moving because it is about an old lady with no family who lives alone.Until she comes across a polar bear orphan, she struggles to survive and can only do so by at times having to accept food offerings from her fellow villagers.She herself lives on the village outskirts in a small hut.

I do not want to give away the contents of the story, so spoiling the surprise element, but I will state that the denouement is a happy one.So when threatening events are described from time to time, don't fret!All goes well.

I read this book on the heels of reading another wonderful tale for children and adult-children, "Lemon the Duck," also beautifully illustrated.When I finished that book, I felt that I would never find an equal in quality and true enjoyment.But I certainly have in this delightful, lovely rendition of a timeless tale.

The Polar Bear Son
This outstanding book was well received by my preschool class.The illustrations are wonderful and the story was easy to follow.

Sure to become a classic
I rate childrens books on how much I enjoy reading them the 2nd, 12th, and 500th time. Based on this criteria, this book is a winner! The story is simple and universally appealing. It touches on the themes of the stupidity of violence and anger, and the transcendence of love and loyalty, and provided a good starting point for discussions about these themes with my 5 year old.The resolution of the story is very reassuring, even inspirational, so it also rates high in my comfort book collection (along with classics such as the Runaway Bunny, Goodnight Moon, I Love You This Much,and the Little Bear Books.)

What really makes this book a pleasure to come back to again and again is the illustrations. They are simple but suggestive, rich in emotion, and just plain beautiful. I pored over each picture for a long time, soaking in their atmosphere and emotions which are conveyed sweetly, gently, and strongly. The book gives one a flavor for this distinctive culture while being universally appealing.

Get a copy of this book and snuggle up with a favorite child!

beautiful and touching
This is a stunning book. The story is simple and universally appealing, dealing with themes of love, loyalty, and mothering that any young child/caregiver will identify with. The pictures are absolutely beautiful - they are simple, yet convey strong, and universal emotions. As I read the book the first time, I savored every page of evocative illustrations, and couldn't wait to start reading it again.This is an incredibly appealing bookthat , while rich in ethnic/local flavor, could appeal to anyone who experiences basic human emotions. I read the book over immediately, and will enjoy reading it over and over again.

A sure winner - buy it and read it and re-read it with your favorite child! ... Read more

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You’re bundled against the Arctic chill. You’re loaded with equipment. And that big white bear who’s just slashed your tires has a toothache. Where is that helicopter? Norbert Rosing leads young readers into the wintry world of the dangerous polar bear, who has good reason to be angry at man’s intrusions. Let this National Geographic expert show you the bears’ playful side; learn how they make nests for hibernation, why their coats are so white, and how you can help to protect their environment from the effects of global warming. ... Read more

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Face to Face
This book is one in a series of "Face to Face" titles by the same author. Although it is not a book for primary children, my students enjoyed the photographs and the blurbs of information that I read aloud to them. Very interesting book, indeed.

Teenage Grandson Loved it
Face to Face with Polar Bears, Face to Face with Grizzlies, and Little Polar Bears was purchased as a "Special Christmas Present" for my three teenage grand kids. They get an annual subscription to National Geographic KIDS. These exceeded my expectations, on filling the bill.
They talked their mom & dad into letting each of them call and thank me for the "great books!" Said a card couldn't let me know how much they are enjoying them. They middle one chose Face to Face with Polar Bears.

Good Buy
Great book..would recommend. My 3 1/2 & 5 1/2 year old love this book. Great pictures

WonderfulWildlifephotos
I was happy with purchase and for a Polar bear lover it was a nice gift. ... Read more

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While hunting with his father, a young polar bear drifts out to sea and ends up lost in a jungle, where a friendly hippopotamus helps him return home. Reprint. K. ... Read more

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Lovely story with wonderful illustrations
I love reading The Little Polar Bear ~~ it's a darling story about a little polar bear who gets separated from his dad while learning how to hunt. And Lars ends up traveling halfway around the world before he landed on a tropical beach.

For the first time in his life, he sees something different from his icy homeland ~~ trees, different animals and even a chamelon. He makes friends with Henry, the hippomatous. And through Henry, he finds his way home.

The illustrations are among the best. I just love looking at the pictures (so do my babies!) and the story is fun to read. It's a true adventure story guaranteed to get your kid's attention.

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Little Polar Bear
Little Polar Bear is a very cute story, of a young polar bear named Lars, who was out with his father learning how to hunt.But as the night went on he drifted off to sleep, and something unexpected happened.This thing that happened to Lars taught him about new surroundings, and taught him new things he didnt know.He met some new friends, that he will never forget.

Yes, I would recommend this book becuase of the amazing things Lars goes through with the help of some new friends.There are some parts in the story that will make you smile and laugh.

My favorite book when i was little
I love this book!!The illustrations are wonderful and they always captured my attention.The story is of a little polar bear, Lars who goes on an adventure away from his clean, white home in the North Pole.He makes a new friend, who helps him on his adventure.

I still love this book. I take it babysitting with me sometimes, and all the kids have liked it too.

lars the polar bear
This book is a delightful childrens book about a little polar bear who loves adventure.Lars spends the day fishing with his dad and then they go off to sleep.During their rest the ice cracks and father and son become separated.Lars drifts away, arrives in a new land and is suddenly met by a huge hippo...read on to find out what happens to Lars and if how he meets back up with his dad.Short and sweet, aand a nice book to intorduce children to polar bears and the north pole.

A Bear is going around the world
After now knowing Lars the little Polar Bear for more than 10 years in Germany, was I more than delighted to find also an English translationg to give to my cousins 2 year old daughter in CA.

What wonderful stories these are, about nature, friendship and courage.
The coloring is extraodinary, like each book from the north south publishing company. Each edition a treasure.

A great book to share a new story with your children.
Though sadly enough the new movie starring Lars the Polar Bear seems to be not available in the US. ... Read more

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great go to bed book
My sons favorite book. Loves to act out the story as part of our going to bed ritual.Love the story and the pictures.Had to purchase a second book because the first one was so loved.

Angelic book that makes mama cry
This book is beautifully illustrated.Such a beautiful and calming story......perfect for bedtime.Not only do I have a copy for my little girl, I have been buying this book as a baby gift and it is a total hit.

Such a pleasant surprise!A great night-night book that each toddler should have!
A great poem and wonderful illustrations, what more can you ask for?!I have never written a review because nothing is really good enough for my five star, but this sure is, actually it exceeds 5 stars if there is such a category for me to rate!It would be tough to find another book to match this one.Mr. Jeff Mack, thank you for such a great book!BTW, when is your next creation due?Anxiously waiting here...:)

A Sure Favorite
What a beautifully illustrated and wonderfully written book.I originally bought this for our newborn son but my 2 1/2 year old daughter LOVES the story and pictures so I bought 2 copies!This is a very sweet and gentle book and I highly recommend it for any child's library.The illustrations are so incredible, they inspired me to create an arctic theme for our newborn.You will not be disappointed!

My 4-yr old LOVES this book!
We originally got this book at our local library and renewed it as
many times as we could. My daughter just loves this book. She
memorized it long ago and "sings" it more than just reads it. Very
cute, engaging rhymes, with sweet pictures. We highly recommended it! ... Read more

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One day Lars, the Little Polar Bear, rescues a husky puppy from a deep crack in the ice. Instead of thanking Lars, the puppy snarls and yaps at him. Disgusted, Lars heads off toward the sea. The little dog follows him and soon finds himself in trouble again--stranded on a floating piece of ice. "Please don't leave me!" he calls to Lars. "I'm hungry and I want my mother!" So once again, it's Lars to the rescue. But can he get the impetuous pup back safely to the rest of the husky team? Fans of Lars's earlier adventures will welcome him back in this new story, and those meeting him for the first time will be won over by Hans de Beer's beguiling hero. ... Read more

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Sweet Story!
I love these North South Books.They are very nice stories for young children and very friendly.I love how little polar bear helps his friends and everyone is very nice.There is nothing scary in the book and everything always turns out alright.A very nice book.

Great Book
My nephews love all the little polar bear series by Hans de Beer, and so do I. Great illustrations, he meets animals that he makes friends with, and a nice ending. I'd can recommend them all.

Author of "Hobo Finds A Home" editor "Of A Predatory Heart"

Lars is a wonderful bear!
An adult might find the storylines a bit repetitive but my 3 year old loves all of the Lars books.We got her some at xmas and she was so pleased that we bought all the others for her birthday 5 months later and she wants them read to her over and over.She even 'reads' them to her younger brother!

loved it
My children love this author and the art. We change the polar bears name to Loopy because Lars is too harsh for a soft looking polar bear cub.

A beautiful book!
This beautifully illustrated book has wonderful characters and a fun plot. My 4 year old loves the Little Polar Bear. It isn't heavy handed, but sets a great example for how to get along with others and be a good friend. ... Read more

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One keen, clear night, a polar bear cub wakes inside her warm den. Something in the moonlit stillness quietly beckons. What is it?The little cub sets out for the snow and sky and sea and ice, and the moon follows.So begins a magical journey through a starlit world filled with love and wonder.Soothing words and luminous pictures make this nighttime tale as comforting as a goodnight kiss. ... Read more

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Pretty artwork
This is of the sort of picture book I call "dreamy" - no real storyline, very calming, perfect for bedtime. (Most "dreamy" books ARE bedtime books, in fact.)

The polar bear leaves his mom, sees that all sorts of animals are sleeping, sees the northern lights, and goes back home. Not much of a story, but you don't read these sorts of books for the story, you read them for the illustrations (which are very nice) and for the calming effect and homey feelings.

Best Kids Polar Bear Book!
Okay, I know it sounds stupid."Best Kids Polar Bear Book!"But really, it is.And believe me, I spent way too long in way too many bookstores flipping thru children's polar bear books.Cute touching story, and innovative artwork.Enjoy!

Please don't hate me for this....
Please don't hate me for this, I swear I'm really not a bad person who secretly hates fuzzy little bears and loving bear mommas. It's just that this book left me kind of cold, and it's not the effect of the snow. The story is nice, some of the phrases are downright lyrical. However, the total look of Polar Bear Night (New York Times Best Illustrated Books) is not enthralling to its intended audience looking for a sweet, pleasant, pretty book to lull them off to dreamland.

There was little to no interest paid by the child who saw this book, and this is a child who loves every book she sees, sometimes carrying them around the house all day.

I'm sorry, but.... ehhhh. This purchase, based on other great reviews, was a mistake. Live and learn.

Lovely book
I read this book to my two youngest girls, 2 & 4, and they loved it. As I was reading it I wasn't sure how much of it they were really understanding, but when we got to the last page, they both let out a delightful sigh and looked up at me with a smile. It is a sweet touching story.

An Okay Book
The illustrations are pretty neat, but the story is just okay. I love polar bears, so I thought this would be a neat book for my 2 1/2 year old son, but he really isn't interested in it at all.One of our least favorite books. ... Read more

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Lars, the little polar bear, returns in an exciting new adventure. This time, while searching for someone to play with, he is caught in a trap and finds himself in a cargo plane full of animals destined for the zoo. Luckily, Lars's cage breaks open when the plane lands and, as he sets the other animals free, he finds the friend he's been seeking all along. "The pictures are as beguiling as those in de Beer's previous books."--Booklist. Full color. ... Read more

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Great book even for two year olds!
I loved reading this book with my son. I found this book in our library after reading a list at www.bloggermoms.com, and he took to it right away. It gently introduces the concept of how animals are caught to bring them to the zoo, and makes the children sympathize with their plight. Also has some new words such as 'lumbered' 'arctic circle' etc for two year olds.

Great Book
My nephews love all the little polar bear series by Hans de Beer, and so do I. Great illustrations, he meets animals that he makes friends with, and a nice ending. I'd can recommend them all.

Author of "Hobo Finds A Home" editor "Of A Predatory Heart"

Wonderful Story
I buy this for all of my friends little ones - it tells a great story of accepting differences.

Great illustrations!!
An adult might find the storylines a bit repetitive but my 3 year old loves all of the Lars books.We got her some at xmas and she was so pleased that we bought all the others for her birthday 5 months later and she wants them read to her over and over.She even 'reads' them to her younger brother!

Darling book
My boys love this book ~~ they both grin everytime I show them a page. Right now, my husband and I are on a polar bear kick since the boys both showed an interest in the polar bear at the local zoo.

Lars, a little polar bear, wants nothing more than to have a friend. He soon learns he has to be careful of what he wishes for! He gets kidnapped to be taken to a zoo and along the way, he meets a Walrus and Bea, a little brown bear. They escape to go home and Bea comes home with Lars.

It's a lovely little story with great detailed pictures. It's great to keep the kids' interest while reading ~~ and someday when my boys are older, it'll be a great book for them to learn how to read.

It's a cute addition for any library!

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