The polar bear in the garden

Title:

Author:

Jones, Richard, 1977- author, illustrator.

Summary:

One day, a child finds a polar bear in their garden. But this is no ordinary polar bear; it can fit in the palm of the child’s hand! As the days of the week go by from Monday to Sunday, the polar bear grows bigger and bigger. Soon, the child knows they must see the polar bear home safely. So off they sail, together, journeying across the sea in search of the polar bear’s home. And just as the bear outgrows the boat—land ho! -- Amazon.

General Note:

"First published in 2021 by Simon & Schuster UK Ltd"--Title page verso.

Physical Description:

32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 26 x 30 cm

Genre:

Picture books.

Subject Term:

Polar bear -- Juvenile fiction.

Friendship -- Juvenile fiction.

Human-animal relationships -- Juvenile fiction.

Sailing -- Juvenile fiction.

Publisher:

Peachtree Publishing Company Inc.,

Publication Date:

2022

2021

ISBN:

9781682634332

Publication Information:

Atlanta, Georgia : Peachtree Publishing Company Inc., 2022.

Call Number:

P JONES

Holds: Copies:

Available:*

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Summary

A gentle story of learning to say goodbye to a loved one

One day, a child finds a polar bear in their garden. But this is no ordinary polar bear; it can fit in the palm of the child's hand! As the days of the week go by from Monday to Sunday, the polar bear grows bigger and bigger. Soon, the child knows they must see the polar bear home safely. So off they sail, together, journeying across the sea in search of the polar bear's home. And just as the bear outgrows the boat--land ho!

With exquisite skill and compassion, Richard Jones has crafted a profoundly moving story with tender illustrations and themes that will resonate with anyone who has loved and had to let go.

Author Notes

Richard Jones has more than twenty years of experience in the creative arts with a PhD in graphic communication. In his spare time, Richard enjoys bobbing about in the sea, feeding the cat, and licorice. Follow him on Instagram @apaintedmouse and visit him on the web at www.paintedmouse.com .