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Polar Bear Night

Polar Bear Night

by Lauren Thompson Illustrated by Stephen Savage

Spare, lyrical text introduces the beauty of the Arctic and its inhabitants to very young children.

This cozy bedtime story manages to combine the excitement of exploration and independence with the joy of family and belonging. Follow a little polar bear cub journey from her warm den into a starlit world filled with love and wonder. Soothing words and luminous pictures make this nighttime tale as comforting as a goodnight kiss.

Ages
3, 6, 4, 7, 5
Interest Level
Grades PreK - 2
Grade Level Equivalent
2.3
Lexile Measure
470L
DRA
16
Guided Reading
J
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Book Type
Read-Aloud Book
Number of Pages
32
Genre
Bedtime Stories

About the Author and Illustrator

Lauren Thompson Lauren Thompson is the author of several New York Times bestselling children's books, including the much-beloved Little Quack series and the award-winning picture book Polar Bear Night.
Stephen Savage Stephen Savage is the illustrator of the  New York Times  bestselling picture book  Polar Bear Night , also named a  New York Times  Best Illustrated children's book. He is also the creator of  Where's Walrus? , which was the recipient of three starred reviews. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and daughter.

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