Category Archives: Arctic life

Polar Bear by Candace Fleming, illustrated by Eric Rohmann

Posted on January 18, 2023 by susanh579

Polar Bear by Candace Fleming, illustrated by Eric Rohmann. Neal Porter Books, Holiday House, 2022. 9780823449163 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book?  This gorgeous, … Continue reading →

Posted in *Book Review, *Picture Book, *Starred Review, Animals, Arctic life, Author, Candace Fleming, Climate Change, Eric Rohmann, Illustrator | Tagged , | Comments Off on Polar Bear by Candace Fleming, illustrated by Eric Rohmann

Akpa’s Journey by Mia Pelletier, illustrated by Kagan McLeod

Posted on December 19, 2022 by susanh579

Akpa’s Journey by Mia Pelletier, illustrated by Kagan McLeod. Inhabit Media, 2022. 9781772274295 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? The story begins as a … Continue reading →

Posted in *Book Review, *Picture Book, *Starred Review, Arctic life, Birds, Kagan McLeod, Mia Pelletier | Tagged | Comments Off on Akpa’s Journey by Mia Pelletier, illustrated by Kagan McLeod

The Ugly Place by Laura Deal, illustrated by Emma Pedersen

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

The Ugly Place by Laura Deal, illustrated by Emma Pedersen. Inhabit Media, Inc., 2022. 9781772274325 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3.5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? A child strolls along … Continue reading →

Posted in *Book Review, *Picture Book, Arctic life, Emma Pedersen, Emotions, Feelings, Laura Deal, Nature | Tagged | Comments Off on The Ugly Place by Laura Deal, illustrated by Emma Pedersen

Ringed Seal (Animals Illustrated) by William Flaherty, illustrated by Sara Otterstatter

Posted on July 26, 2022 by susanh579

Ringed Seal (Animals Illustrated) by William Flaherty, illustrated by Sara Otterstatter.  Inhabit Media, 2022.  9781772273700 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review):  4 Format: Hardcover What did you like about the book?  This engaging and accessible text, … Continue reading →

Posted in *Book Review, *Picture Book, Animals, Arctic life, Sara Otterstatter, Series, William Flaherty | Tagged | Comments Off on Ringed Seal (Animals Illustrated) by William Flaherty, illustrated by Sara Otterstatter

Putuguq & Kublu and the Attack of the Amautalik! by Roselynn Akulukjuk and Danny Christopher. Illustrated by Astrid Arijanto

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

Putuguq & Kublu and the Attack of the Amautalik! by Roselynn Akulukjuk and Danny Christopher. Illustrated by Astrid Arijanto. Inhabit Media, 2022. 9781772274196 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4.5 Format: Paperback graphic novel Genre:  Realistic fiction … Continue reading →

Posted in *Book Review, Arctic life, Astrid Arijanto, Danny Christopher, Easy / Early Reader, Folklore, Graphic novel, Roselynn Akulukjuk | Tagged | Comments Off on Putuguq & Kublu and the Attack of the Amautalik! by Roselynn Akulukjuk and Danny Christopher. Illustrated by Astrid Arijanto

Who’s Hiding In the Snow?  by Katharine McEwen

Posted on February 15, 2022 by susanh579

Who’s Hiding In the Snow?  by Katharine McEwen. Nosy Crow, c2020 2021. 9781536220230 Rating: 1- 5 (5 is excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format:  Board Book What did you like about the book?   Readers lift-the-flaps to reveal animals in … Continue reading →

Posted in *Book Review, *Picture Book, Animals, Arctic life, Author, Biome, Board book, Katharine McEwen, Lift-the-Flap | Tagged | Comments Off on Who’s Hiding In the Snow?  by Katharine McEwen

Walrus Song by Janet Lawler, illustrated by Timothy Basil Ering

Posted on December 28, 2021 by susanh579

Walrus Song by Janet Lawler, illustrated by Timothy Basil Ering. Candlewick Press, 2021. 9781536207552 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? A day in the … Continue reading →

Posted in *Book Review, *Picture Book, Animals, Arctic life, Author, Habitat, Janet Lawler, Polar regions | Tagged | Comments Off on Walrus Song by Janet Lawler, illustrated by Timothy Basil Ering

Little Moar and the Moon by Roselynn Akulukjuk, illustrated Jazmine Gubbe

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Stephanie Tournas

Little Moar and the Moon by Roselynn Akulukjuk, illustrated Jazmine Gubbe. Inhabit Media, 2021. 9781772272994 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3.5 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Realistic fiction/picture book What did you like about the book? During the … Continue reading →

Posted in *Book Review, *Picture Book, Arctic life, Fear, Indigenous people, Jazmine Gubbe, Roselynn Akulukjuk | Tagged | Comments Off on Little Moar and the Moon by Roselynn Akulukjuk, illustrated Jazmine Gubbe

Life in a Frozen World: Wildlife of Antarctica – written by Mary Batten, illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez

Posted on December 28, 2020 by kyurenka

    Life in a Frozen World: Wildlife of Antarctica – written by Mary Batten, illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez, Peachtree Publishing Company, Inc., 9781682631515, 2020 Format:  Hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review)  4 What did … Continue reading →

Posted in *Book Review, Animals, Arctic life, Mary Batten | Tagged | Comments Off on Life in a Frozen World: Wildlife of Antarctica – written by Mary Batten, illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez

What’s That Noise? – Naomi Howarth

Posted on April 25, 2020 by kyurenka

   What’s That Noise? – Naomi Howarth.  Candlewick Press, 2020, 9781536213522 Format: Hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Genre:   Picture book What did you like about the book?  Magnus, a ringed seal, wakes up to a loud … Continue reading →

Posted in *Book Review, *Picture Book, Animals, Arctic life, Climate Change, Habitat | Tagged | Comments Off on What’s That Noise? – Naomi Howarth