At the start of winter, two bear cubs are born, deep in their den in the frozen North. "Mama, what lies beyond here?" they ask. "'Above us is a land of ice and snow." "What lies beyond the ice and snow?" they ask. "The ocean, full of ice from long ago." And as they learn the secrets of the Earth and their place in it, Mama Bear whispers, "You're snug with me."

An exploration of the nurturing relationship between a mother and her cub, with sound ecological advice.

About the Author
Chitra Soundar is an Indian-born British author and storyteller. She has published over 30 books and is inspired by the rich heritage of epics and folktales from India. Poonam Mistry is a British illustrator of Indian heritage with a degree in Graphic Design and Illustration. Her work has been nominated for the Ezra Jack Keats Award, longlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize, and shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal twice.

Reviews

"A heartwarming tribute to creatures of the Arctic'" -ALA Booklist

"Parental love, sound ecological advice, and breathtaking illustrations all in one" -Kirkus Reviews, STARRED

"A STUNNING celebration of polar lands, their bears & motherly love! There are really no words. My breath is taken" -Book Monsters

Awards
Winner of Kate Greenaway Medal shortlist 2020 and A Kirkus Best Picture Book of the Year 2018 and A Guardian Children's Book of the Month 2018 and Booklist Editor's Choice 2018 and Times Educational Supplement Top Children's Books of the Year 2018.



Book Information
ISBN 9781911373476
Author Chitra Soundar
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Lantana Publishing
Publisher Lantana Publishing