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.