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It's a big day for the little polar bear Lars! His father takes him hunting for the very first time, and that night he is so tired from all his les... read full description

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Jul 23, 2009
Lv2readB rated it: 5 of 5 stars
De Beer, H. (1987). Little polar bear. New York: North-South Books.

Summary:
Little Polar Bear goes on an exciting adventure to new lands, meets new friends, and

Reviews/Awards:
Publisher's Weekly 8/15/1994

Curriculum Connection:
* Science in K-1- learning about polar regions: http://atozteacherstuff.com/pages/383.sh...
* Science and Math in 1st grade: after discussing polar bears in 1st grade (Animals and their Needs unit), how they camaflou More...
Jan 17, 2012
Anna rated it: 3 of 5 stars
This is a fun story about a bear who gets lost and finds his way home. There are different aspects of this book to introduce new animals to children. Probably a story for a kindergarten class. It talks about how the dad is teaching his son to hunt and take care of himself.
Feb 05, 2010
Donna-Lee rated it: 4 of 5 stars
This polar bear puppet ties in nicely with the story ...
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Nov 29, 2011
Junessa rated it: 3 of 5 stars
A cute little story about a polar bear who ends up in the jungle. Nice pictures and easy to follow storyline.
Feb 03, 2009
Julia rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Cute story about a little polar bear who floats far away from home to the jungle and has to get back home.
Feb 03, 2010
Joey rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Lars the polar bear gets separated from his father and floats away to the jungle. Super cute illustrations!
Aug 05, 2010
Linda rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I feel safe when I read these books... and I wish I were a small polar bear exploring the world...
Dec 04, 2009
Jillyholdy rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Too many words to retain attention for their age.
Jan 25, 2012
Haim rated it: 4 of 5 stars
What a lovely adventure story.
Dec 03, 2007
Jill rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Summary:
Lars, a polar bear goes with his father to go learn how to hunt. After a long day they build snow piles to sleep behind. His piece of ice broke off and he wakes up at a tropical island and gets help from different animals and gets a ride back home on a whale.

Reflection:
Long pages but great story line. Cute way to introduce a few animals.

Connections/themes:
Polar bears, climates, family, animals
Oct 15, 2008
Laura rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Such a sweet story of friendship and a father's never ending love.
Feb 10, 2012
Schmasi rated it: 5 of 5 stars
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Feb 06, 2012
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