Picture books about polar bears
We love polar bears! Here is a selection of brilliant picture books that celebrate polar bears, whether in their natural icy habitat or having fun with other animals.
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Lily and the Polar Bears
Author: Jion Sheibani
Interest level: 4-7
Reading age: 5+
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Lily and the Polar Bears
Author: Jion Sheibani
Interest level: 4-7
Reading age: 5+
This charming, funny, sweet picture book combines concerns about arctic erosion, animal conservation and immigration in a lovely s…
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Where Björn Belongs
Author: Samuel Langley-Swain Illustrator: Mirna Imamović
Interest level: 4-5
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Where Björn Belongs
Author: Samuel Langley-Swain Illustrator: Mirna Imamović
Interest level: 4-5
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Arthur finds a real polar bear in his garden – but can he keep it? A heart-warming Christmas story.
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Iris and Isaac
Author: Catherine Rayner
Interest level: 2+
Reading age: 4+
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Iris and Isaac
Author: Catherine Rayner
Interest level: 2+
Reading age: 4+
This gorgeous story from an award-winning picture book- maker is a classic tale of friendship between two quarrelling polar bears.…
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Penguin’s Big Adventure
Author: Salina Yoon
Interest level: 2-5
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Penguin’s Big Adventure
Author: Salina Yoon
Interest level: 2-5
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Penguin wants to be the first penguin in the Arctic. When he reaches his destination, Penguin meets a polar bear who is as scared …
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A Dot in the Snow
Author: Corrinne Averiss Illustrator: Fiona Woodcock
Interest level: 3-6
Reading age: 5+
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A Dot in the Snow
Author: Corrinne Averiss Illustrator: Fiona Woodcock
Interest level: 3-6
Reading age: 5+
Miki the polar bear cub is bored: mum is fishing on the ice, but he wants to play. He sees a red dot, far in the distance: what co…
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You’re Snug with Me
Author: Chitra Soundar Illustrator: Poonam Mistry
Interest level: 4-7
Reading age: 5+
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You’re Snug with Me
Author: Chitra Soundar Illustrator: Poonam Mistry
Interest level: 4-7
Reading age: 5+
Mama Polar Bear tells her cubs about what lies outside their den, and reassures them not to worry or be frightened: ‘hush now, you…
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Where Bear?
Author: Sophy Henn
Interest level: 2+
Reading age: 5+
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Where Bear?
Author: Sophy Henn
Interest level: 2+
Reading age: 5+
When a little boy's pet polar bear grows up, he's too big for the house, and has to be found a new home. But where?
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The Rainbow Bear
Author: Michael Morpurgo Illustrator: Michael Foreman
Interest level: 4+
Reading age: 7+
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The Rainbow Bear
Author: Michael Morpurgo Illustrator: Michael Foreman
Interest level: 4+
Reading age: 7+
The white snow bear, wandering in his arctic homeland, sees a rainbow and longs to catch it for himself.
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Ice Bear
Author: Nicola Davies Illustrator: Gary Blythe
Interest level: 4-7
Reading age: 6+
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Ice Bear
Author: Nicola Davies Illustrator: Gary Blythe
Interest level: 4-7
Reading age: 6+
Facts about polar bears are woven alongside the lyrical text in this sumptuously illustrated picture book.
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There’s a Bear on My Chair
Author: Ross Collins
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There’s a Bear on My Chair
Author: Ross Collins
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This rhyming story is very simply and effectively told with a balance of straightforward language and some stretch words and fun d…
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The Moon Keeper
Author: Zosienka
Interest level: 4-5
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The Moon Keeper
Author: Zosienka
Interest level: 4-5
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This lyrical picture book introduces children to the concept the lunar cycle through the eyes of Emile the polar bear, helping the…
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Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: Santa's Stolen Sleigh
Author: Tracey Corderoy Illustrator: Steven Lenton
Interest level: 4-5
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Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: Santa's Stolen Sleigh
Author: Tracey Corderoy Illustrator: Steven Lenton
Interest level: 4-5
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Uh oh! Santa's elves have come out in spots and have been sent to bed, and polar bear Flo Frost has stolen Santa's sleigh. Will Sh…
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Polar Bear's Underwear
Author: tupera tupera (Tatsuya Kameyama and Atsuko Nakagawa)
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 5
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Polar Bear's Underwear
Author: tupera tupera (Tatsuya Kameyama and Atsuko Nakagawa)
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 5
A comical, colourful, cut-out picture book which will appeal to small children everywhere.
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