The Ice Bear

Jackie Morris

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 184507968X ISBN 13: 9781845079680

Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2010

Back in a time when people and animals lived together in harmony, a bear-child is stolen away from his mother. A hunter and his wife find the child and, wrapping him in sealskin, they sing him songs of the ice, the wind and the great white bears. One day the child wanders off and a bear comes to take him back to his mother. But by now the hunter is on the trail, determined to kill the creature that has taken his child... Set in the pristine polar regions of the Arctic, Jackie Morris's beautiful story reminds us that we are caretakers of these wild creatures and our actions directly affect their future.

Review:

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

About the Author:

Jackie Morris lives in Wales with her two children, two dogs and five cats and makes a living by drawing, colouring in and dreaming. She enjoys walking, swimming in the sea and reading, especially children's books. Jackie is well known for her illustrations to Ted Hughes's How the Whale Became. She regularly exhibits her paintings in galleries nationwide.