Is he going to visit the seals?
No, he is not hungry.
Is he going to hunker in a cave?
No. His fur protects him from the storm."
Beautifully told, with wonderful snowy images, this is a book that is meant to be shared numerous times. The invitation to follow this gigantic polar bear on its way to an unknown destination is clear right from the beginning.
Although unseen in the first illustration, a turn of the page exposes a black nose. Even though he is asleep, something is tickling his senses and about to lead him on a journey of discovery. Turn again ... and readers now know a smell has awakened the bear. Another page turn, and he is exposed from head to huge paws. In the next spread, the bear is crossing a wide, snow-covered expanse, clearly on his way to somewhere important.
Questions and answers allow that the bear is not going to visit seals, find a protective cave to help him wait out the storm, or meet a man. Goodness no! What does he smell? Where is that odor leading him? Finally, his destination is evident. What happens next is glorious!
Where will he now? I wonder.
Told in simple text, its pages resplendent with an inviting setting and dazzling cut-paper-and-ink images, this book will find favor with young readers who love polar bears. It is filled with charm, and sure to become a favorite story for any time of the day. Not knowing where the bear is headed next allows readers to speculate and discuss what they think might happen.
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