Arctic Spring

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ISBN 10: 0575055286 / ISBN 13: 9780575055285

Published by -, 1993

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Arctic Spring
• Publisher: -
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0575055286
• ISBN 13: 9780575055285
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

A picture book which tells a story about a polar bear, while introducing the reader to a wide variety of fauna and flora from the Arctic. The book is intended both for parents and children to share at home, and as a "lead" into various cross-curricular projects in the National Curriculum.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2-More a descriptive piece than a story, this picture book focuses on the changes brought by spring to an Arctic landscape. A polar bear awakens and climbs out of her den. A friendly faced seal, a flock of sea birds, a narwhal, and other wildlife are also stirred by the sunshine. As the animals hunt for food and the earth begins to bloom, the bear remains close to her den, resolutely protecting her two cubs. Combining shades of yellow, gray, and pale green, the paintings vividly depict a cold, barren environment thawing out to warmer hues as the sun penetrates. One dramatic scene shows the bear with muscles tensed and eyes clenched shut, shivering in the icy wind. For the most part, the animals are realistically and clearly portrayed. Unfortunately, drawings of the narwhal, a creature with which most children are not familiar, are small and difficult to make out. The text, though clearly written, might give the impression that many Arctic animals sleep through the entire winter. The short appendix, featuring a map of the region and sketches of the various species, provides some useful information but does not clarify that issue.
Joy Fleishhacker, New York Public Library
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