Picture books about polar bears

This rhyming story is very simply and effectively told with a balance of straightforward language and some stretch words and fun describing words.

Young Tilly is delighted when a polar bear clambers through her bedroom window one night – but are mischievous polar bears really ideal domestic pets? The Bear is a warm story about kindness, caring, and letting go.

The white snow bear, wandering in his arctic homeland, sees a rainbow and longs to catch it for himself.

In icy northern lands, a great white bear gives birth to tiny cubs. But raven the trickster steals one cub away, dropping the creamy bundle of fur in a hunter’s path.

Arthur finds a real polar bear in his garden – but can he keep it? A heart-warming Christmas story.

This charming, funny, sweet picture book combines concerns about arctic erosion, animal conservation and immigration in a lovely story about polar bears. It’s sure to be a favourite with little ones, who will love Sheibani’s illustration.

This lyrical picture book introduces children to the concept the lunar cycle through the eyes of Emile the polar bear, helping them to understand the different phases of the moon. Stunning illustrations create a meditative atmosphere, making this magical tale of kindness, hope and faith ideal for bedtime reading.