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For Kids and Their Grown-Ups : “If I Had a Polar Bear” by Gabby Dawnay; illustrated by Alex Barrow

About Blog Post Jan 8, 2024 by SCLSNJ Staff
For Kids and Their Grown-Ups : “If I Had a Polar Bear” by Gabby Dawnay; illustrated by Alex Barrow Review by Laura Frantz, collection development librarian Just in time for the winter season, author Gabby Dawnay adds another winning entry to her “If I Had A…” series. This time around, the young protagonist is looking for a wintertime pet. She thinks about some of the options and realizes a polar bear would be perfect. The polar bear could carry her to school, share swimming tips, and dazzle everyone with ice skating tricks. A polar bear could also help out during the holidays. There are so many wonderful reasons to have a polar bear as a pet! This is a charming and clever story that will give readers the warm and fuzzies while including some fun polar bear facts in the mix. Alex Barrow’s illustrations pop with color and feature an expressive cast of kids, grown-ups and animals. Perfect for reading at bedtime and out loud.
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