The Polar Bear and the Snow Cloud

by Jane Cabrera

How can a lonely little polar bear find a friend? The snow cloud tries to help by making animal shapes out of snow, but they`re not real, and the little polar bear feels very alone. Just when he is about to give up hope, he spies another little bear, just like him. But this little polar bear is real! A friend at last!

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Storytime

Paperback

First published December 31, 2002

About the author

Jane Cabrera is best known as an Author and Illustrator of Children's Books.
She has written and illustrated 56 books which have been translated into over 25 languages and won awards in the US and Europe. She lives on the edge of beautiful Dartmoor National Park in the UK.
Her books range from picture story books to concept board books for babies.

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Reviews

[J9 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cabrera is a great author for the younger crowd. My twin 3 yr old's loved it. Colorful fun pictures that helps get the child engaged and keeps them engaged. The illustrations were paintings that had a unique brushstroke and the colors were so vibrant! Cabrera has a style all her own. Loved the paintings especially! Also, many of her books have themes that are popular children’s songs, so immediately her books grabbed my preschoolers attention. A great addition to any children's library.

[Read Ribbet · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cabrera presents the story of a lonely polar bear who is looking for friend. Attempts to create a friend from the surrounding snow, only leads to temporary but less than satisfying results. Luckily good things come to those that wait. Minimal print with engaging illustrations and a familiar universal theme, it could be added to other books about friendship for young readers.

[Lauren Stewart · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is heartwarming book that teaches students the value of friendship. When polar bear is lonely, snow cloud tries his best to make him friends but they all melt away. Eventually, when he thought all hope was lost, polar bear finds another real polar bear to play with! This book would be useful in teaching students about feelings and empathy. It also is great at encouraging friendship!

[ErinTheLibrarian · Rating 2 out of 5]

Great friendship or winter story for preschool storytime. Shiny snowflakes on cover.

[Brittany · Rating 4 out of 5]

All this little polar bear wants is a friend, but they keep melting away. Loved the sweet ending! It will definitely get you a few "awwwwwww's" from the audience.

[Ashley Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

absolutely precious 💙
the illustrations are adorable

[Ms. Jeane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not my favorite Jane Cabrera book. I like her nursery rhyme books a lot, and this is an actual story about a lonely Polar Bear. It is a sweet story though.

[duniamimpigie Anggi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Saya jadi paham tipe-tipe buku bergambar anak yang cenderung saya sukai. Yang semacam ini. Yang ceritanya tipe-tipe "you were so lonely and then you found someone" gitu.

Btw, gambar beruang kutubnya kelihatan kayak anjing dan anjing lautnya mukanya cuman bulet gitu, tapi entah kenapa ilustrasinya ada daya tariknya tersendiri bagi si Gie. Suka. Huhuhu... si Gie bahagia huhuhu....

[Andy Hickman · Rating 3 out of 5]

“Polar Bear and the Snow Cloud” by Jane Cabrera (2011)

“There was once a polar bear whose only friend was a fluffy white snow cloud.”

The bear wishes and wishes for a friend, the cloud generously provided 'snow' versions of potential friends, but it's just not the same thing. … until!
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[Alisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this illustrator and writer. She has the cutuest pictures. A little polar bear can't find anyone to play with him because the snow takes them away. Finally at the end another little polar bear that is "real" comes. Cute story.

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kedzie loves reading this book every day for nap time and bed time. So cute.

[Krista · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not one of my favorite of her books but still cute.

[D Nine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Adorable pictures. Makes for a good lesson on sequencing asking the order of snow friends as they appear. Real friends vs not real.

[Sajitha · Rating 4 out of 5]

When your friends try to cheer you up. This story is around that. Good read.

[Tracey- Jo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute story

[Kelley Mitchell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alright, little bit sappy - but a good story about finding a friend