The Ice Bear

Morris, Jackie

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 184507968X ISBN 13: 9781845079680

Casa editrice: Frances Lincoln Childrens Books, 2010

A bear-child is found by a hunter and his wife who care for him for seven years but, after the child wanders off, the hunter finds the child with his bear mother and the child must decide if he will go with the hunter or stay with his mother.

Recensione:

Jackie Morris s The Ice Bear taps into our ancestral myths to give children of 4+ one of the most wonderful picture books of the year --The Times

The most breathtaking book of the season must be Jackie Morris's wonderful The Ice Bear. Expressive illustrations draw the reader into a wintery landscape where a magical and unforgettable story is told. --Bookseller

This wonderful book by suprememly talented artist Morris is packed with sumptuous illustrations that children will pore over. It is a beautifully written story of a child lost and found, and will be a must for every teacher, as it demonstrates the importance of humans living in harmony with creatures of the wild. --Back to School

L'autore:

JACKIE MORRIS lives in Pembrokeshire, Wales, with children, dogs and cats. A best-selling author of more than 30 books for children, she was shortlisted for the Greenaway Award in 2016: the UK's biggest picture book prize. Among her many books for Frances Lincoln are The Ice Bear, The Snow Leopard, Tell me a Dragon, and How the Whale Became by Ted Hughes.