A little polar bear wonders what's beyond his wintry world - and when he falls over the edge of an ice cliff, he finds out! He's soon befriended by...
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Jul 21, 2009
jacky
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I had to pass a half an hour waiting for my work at Staples to be ready, so I read children's books at Mr. Paperback looking for a special birth day book for Natalie.
This was my favorite book I read today. Due to the Snuffle bears in our family, I love anything with cute little bears. The illustrations really helped to enhance the cute story for me. I liked the simplicity of a panda and a polar bear meeting and how they would play together. The only negative was the last page was More...
This was my favorite book I read today. Due to the Snuffle bears in our family, I love anything with cute little bears. The illustrations really helped to enhance the cute story for me. I liked the simplicity of a panda and a polar bear meeting and how they would play together. The only negative was the last page was More...
Sep 09, 2011
Karen!
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Adorable book with lovely illustrations. I have to admit, about halfway through I had a bit of a freak attack. "No wonder the world is going to shit," I thought "No wonder people do not know anything about World Geography. This book is the root of the problem."
You see, a baby Panda bear and a baby Polar bear become besties when the polar bear plops into the Panda bear's bamboo field. And then they climb a ladder into the north pole. Insert my freak out here. And the More...
You see, a baby Panda bear and a baby Polar bear become besties when the polar bear plops into the Panda bear's bamboo field. And then they climb a ladder into the north pole. Insert my freak out here. And the More...
Sep 27, 2009
Jennifer
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In this sweet tale, two bears of different backgrounds find friendship, and learn from each other's differences. What makes it stand-out to me? The illustrations, which create the "ah hah!" for the readers. By examining the watercolor pictures, young readers and pre-readers can make predictions and actively participate in describing the unfolding of events. After readers learn the twist, they'll want to re-read to observe it from the beginning.
Nov 03, 2009
Sarah
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This is about a polar bear who falls into mud and is mistaken to be a panda bear. He finds a panda bear friend, and they play together until the polar bear's patches come off in the water. The panda bear thinks it's cool, and he helps the polar bear get back home, in the process opening up the possibilities of polar bears and panda bears being friends. Cute story and fun pictures.
Aug 16, 2010
Nancy
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This is a beautiful book. The illustrations and story are both just wonderful! We checked it out from the library a few days ago and have already read it several times--my husband read it to our daughter before bed and when he finished he asked if I had read it to her yet. When I said I hadn't he said, "Well, you'll have to! It's a great story." And it is.
Mar 18, 2010
Jess
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Polar bear ventures to panda's world, in this cute story. After getting splotched in mud, polar bear fits right in with the panda bears. It's not until his mud washes away that the pandas realize he's not really one of them. Polar bear's new friend panda bear helps him find his way back home. An endearing story about new friends and differences.
Aug 26, 2009
The Library Lady
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No gimmicks. No fancy foldouts, celebrity author/illustrator or "extras" in the packaging.
Sweet without a trace of saccharine, true to the sort of feelings kids can empathize with without over anthropomorphizing the characters. Art and story blend perfectly.
This is a lovely example of what a really good picture book can be.
Sweet without a trace of saccharine, true to the sort of feelings kids can empathize with without over anthropomorphizing the characters. Art and story blend perfectly.
This is a lovely example of what a really good picture book can be.
Nov 03, 2010
Tiffany
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I was a bit wary that this was going to be forgettable and cheesy, but this was actually a very sweet and clever story about two different animals who become friends in an unexpected way. Nice ending.
I appreciated the story more because it was based on the author's own experiences as an immigrant.
I appreciated the story more because it was based on the author's own experiences as an immigrant.
Sep 21, 2011
Jeffrey
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An enjoyable story about a polar bear who ends up accidentally falling into the home of pandas. It's cute and reads aloud well, repeating difficult words so you can help your child the first time and allow them to build confidence when they read the second.
May 18, 2010
Chrystal
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This was a darling story about how we often are drawn to those who are like us, but that we can build friendships with those who are different that are just as rewarding.
Jun 21, 2010
Sarah
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Where winter meets spring, a polar bear and a panda bear meet. A case of mistaken identity and a surprise ending make this story of friendship fun for preschoolers.
Aug 28, 2009
Agnes
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A story of unlikely friendship, good will, and exploration between two very different but also very alike characters. Written and illustrated by a young Asian-American.
Dec 22, 2009
Allison
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Love it! A polar bear meets a panda bear, but can they still be friends even though they are different?
"Where are your Panda Patches?!"
"Where are your Panda Patches?!"
Aug 02, 2010
Joy
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Adorable watercolor illustrations; I'll be interested in seeing how well this goes over at preschool storytime.
Jul 19, 2009
Caleb
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This was a pretty clever and extremely charming book. I think I said "Awwww" like every four pages or so.
Oct 12, 2009
Karen
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Cute story about friendship. Also introduces a few differences between panda bears and polar bears
Jun 04, 2010
Bridget R.
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Panda lives where its sunny and warm. Polar bear lives where it’s cold and snowy. The difference in their climates prevents them from meeting. But one day, Polar bear gets curious. He leaves his snowy world and makes a new friend.
What I thought: What a neat idea. I’d never thought about zoo animals wanting to visit one another. I love Baek’s illustrations. They are soft colored and just right for the story.
What I thought: What a neat idea. I’d never thought about zoo animals wanting to visit one another. I love Baek’s illustrations. They are soft colored and just right for the story.
Feb 22, 2012
carissa
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A little polar bear wonders what’s beyond his wintry world—and when he falls over the edge of an ice cliff, he finds out! He’s soon befriended by a panda who mistakes the mud-covered polar bear for one of his own. The two become quick pals. But what happens when the polar bear’s muddy splotches wash off? Will the two bears stay friends?
Aug 30, 2009
Boni
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I think this is the most adorable picture book I've read this year. I don't always go for adorable, but this one is a real winner without being too sweet- and the illustrations are terrific.
Feb 24, 2011
Joella
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This book is so sweet! The watercolor illustrations make you want to just reach out and cuddle a bear or two. A little long for a toddler time read, but preschool storytimes will love this.
Jan 31, 2011
Janet
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Polar suddenly finds himself in Panda bear's world and they are playfriends until Polar bear suddenly becomes homesick. Appealing illustratins.
Feb 14, 2012
