From 4-time Grammy nominee Justin Roberts comes a heartfelt picture book about the lengths a father will go to in order to comfort and protect his child.
Because you and I, we’re two of a pair: you’re my everything, and I’m your polar bear.
On a wintry walk in the twilight, a father and child’s antics come to resemble those of playful polar bears. As they tumble through the snow, explore icy caves, and push against the wind, Dad is a constant source of reassurance, comfort, and even a cozy ride home.
Tender illustrations and delicate verse create a playful and warm book that will help parents show their children that even through ups and downs, they will always be there.
Praise for I'll Be Your Polar Bear:
“The parent’s voice narrates the tale in gentle, first-person rhyming verses. Groenink’s beautiful, wintry, blue-lit illustrations bring the action to life. . . Unconditional love and security abound.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Tender rhymes communicate a caregiver’s bear-size love in this wintry picture book.” —Publishers Weekly
Justin Roberts is a Grammy-nominated all-star of the family music scene. Hailed by the New York Times as "the Judy Blume of kiddie rock," he logs thousands of miles on the road each year, dishing out unexpectedly intelligent and fun rocking music for kids and their parents. Justin lives in Chicago.
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Originally from the Netherlands, CHUCK GROENINK lives in upstate New York with his partner. The illustrator of over twenty books for young readers, including Full Moon Pups, Hungry Jim, The Friend Ship and William’s Winter Nap, Chuck was awarded the Fiep Westendorp Prize in 2007, and his work has been featured by the Society of Illustrators. Boy Here, Boy There is his author-illustrator debut.
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From 4-time Grammy nominee Justin Roberts comes a heartfelt picture book about the lengths a father will go to in order to comfort and protect his child.
Because you and I, we’re two of a pair: you’re my everything, and I’m your polar bear.
On a wintry walk in the twilight, a father and child’s antics come to resemble those of playful polar bears. As they tumble through the snow, explore icy caves, and push against the wind, Dad is a constant source of reassurance, comfort, and even a cozy ride home.
Tender illustrations and delicate verse create a playful and warm book that will help parents show their children that even through ups and downs, they will always be there.
Reviews
Praise for I'll Be Your Polar Bear:
“The parent’s voice narrates the tale in gentle, first-person rhyming verses. Groenink’s beautiful, wintry, blue-lit illustrations bring the action to life. . . Unconditional love and security abound.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Tender rhymes communicate a caregiver’s bear-size love in this wintry picture book.” —Publishers Weekly
Justin Roberts is a Grammy-nominated all-star of the family music scene. Hailed by the New York Times as "the Judy Blume of kiddie rock," he logs thousands of miles on the road each year, dishing out unexpectedly intelligent and fun rocking music for kids and their parents. Justin lives in Chicago.
View titles by Justin Roberts
Originally from the Netherlands, CHUCK GROENINK lives in upstate New York with his partner. The illustrator of over twenty books for young readers, including Full Moon Pups, Hungry Jim, The Friend Ship and William’s Winter Nap, Chuck was awarded the Fiep Westendorp Prize in 2007, and his work has been featured by the Society of Illustrators. Boy Here, Boy There is his author-illustrator debut.
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