There are times when only a polar bear will do . . . So Mum and Dad have decided we're moving house, but not just down the road, not even in the same town . . . not even in the same COUNTRY! Not only that, but now they expect me to try and fit in and make new friends. Don't they understand that I just want my old friends who love and accept me the way I am - bad jokes and all. It would seem that the only friend I CAN make is this enormous POLAR BEAR who has come to stay. I didn't ask for him, but I ended up with him at the airport instead of my missing suitcase . . . Meet Joe as he tries to adapt to his new life. And meet Mister P, the world's most helpful(ish) polar bear. Packed with gorgeous illustrations throughout, readers will love this fun and heartwarming story.

There are times when only a polar bear will do . . .

About the Author
Maria Farrer lives in the Somerset countryside with her husband and Chiecco the dog. Before this she lived on a small farm in New Zealand with a flock of sheep, a herd of cows, two badly-behaved pigs, and a budgie that sat on her head while she wrote. Maria trained as a speech therapist and teacher and worked in hospitals and schools. She later completed an MA in Writing for Young People She likes to ride her bike to the top of steep hills so she can hurtle back down again. She also loves mountains, snow, and adventure and dreams of going to the Arctic to see polar bears in the wild. Joe's New World is Maria's third book about Mister P, the world's most helpful polar bear. Daniel Rieley is a British freelance illustrator based in Lisbon. After studying at The Arts Institute Bournemouth, undertaking an epic backpacking adenture in Australia, and working for three years in London, he decided to take off to sunny Portugal. For the past few years Danniel has been working on several illustration pr

Reviews
Praise for Me and Mister P: "This had me charmed: a hugely appealing story about a polar bear who unexpectedly comes to stay. A fresh and funny story of family and friendship with black and white illustrations throughout." * The Bookseller *
"The subtle inclusion of this huge bear by the whole family . . . which in itself is funny . . . is also why the story works. I was hooked. Highly recommended." * School Librarian *
"A touching and beautifully written story involving family drama and animal adventure. It's superbly told, containing humour and some very thought provoking and moving moments. Gorgeous illustrations too. Highly recommended." * Amazon customer *
"I just wanted to keep reading this hilarious book." * Minnie Barber, NG Kids *
"While the funny scenes will have children chortling, this book also has a lot more going on beneath its covers..." * Books for Topics *



Book Information
ISBN 9780192766533
Author Maria Farrer
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 136mm * 22mm