The Journey of the Polar Bear (First Steps in ART, 3)

Young readers can immerse themselves in the beauty of the night and new experiences as they take a moonlit journey with a polar bear!

The moon and the polar bear go for a journey around the earth! They sail toward other animals: the hippo, the panther, the stag . . . each a new adventure. Part of the First Steps in Art series, this magical tale introduces toddlers to themes of friendship and new experiences through the fine art and the works of François Pompon. It features the huge stone sculpture Ours blanc (Polar Bear), and you are invited to discover it at the Musée d'Orsay and take your own adventure to discover new things. Your dreams await.

Each book in the First Steps in Art series aims to spark an early interest in toddlers for the world of fine art from famous paintings to ancient figurines and includes a short lesson in art history.

Cécile Alix was born in the East of France, at the top of a Betula Pendula. As a little girl amazed and curious, she grew up in the library of a charming village. From the moment she opened the books, she loved the vast world. She narrates the stories that inspired her travels, while raising a thrilling trio of adorable children.

Antoine Guilloppé was born in Chambéry. He currently lives in Montrouge in the Paris region. He has published several books as a writer-illustrator.