The Polar Bears' Journey
Author
Tuula Pere
Illustrator
Roksolana Panchyshyn
Themes
Environment
Mom bear is strong and calm, acknowledging Nanu’s fears and helping him work through them. The overall feel of this meaningful story is one of hope and perseverance.
The Polar Bears’ Journey by Tuula Pere and illustrated by Roksolana Panchyshyn is a heartwarming story about survival and not giving up hope. This captivating picture book is written in a way that children will be able to relate to Nanu’s fears and concerns.
Children will love the fascinating artwork in this engaging story. The colors and detail work will draw them in and help make the story memorable.
— Literary Titan
This book does seem to end on a hopeful and optimistic note. Teachers and parents may be able to talk to children about some of the issues this book explores.
The story itself is captivating and quite tragic. Again, no, there is no death (except the implication that they ate the fish off-page as polar bears do), but it is a bit sad to see that the bears have so little to eat and that they keep running out of land to live and move on.
There's something very niche and unique about this art style. It can seem a bit warped and wonky at times. It has a very hand-drawn, penciled-in look, which has a niche appeal. It's a matter of taste.
— Outstanding Creator
I loved Nanu's straightforward approach to the massive challenge of global warming. Tuula Pere expertly gives her readers a distinct perspective on this global issue in a way that is easy for children to grasp.
The Polar Bears' Journey by Tuula Pere was a pleasure to read. From start to finish, the story pulls the reader in and grabs hold of their heartstrings.
The Polar Bears' Journey by Tuula Pere is a lovely story about polar bears journeying to find a new home with some beautiful illustrations by Roksolana Panchyshyn.
— Laura Imaz, Readers’ Favorite
The book shrewdly packages an important message about the state of the planet and the impending effects of climate change without losing focus on its standout feature — its depiction of the young polar bear’s caretakers nurturing him and doing what they can to prepare Nanu for a changing world.
“The Polar Bears’ Journey” depicts Nanu overcoming the fear of his family losing their home and finding the bravery to survive their trying journey. It is a story as warm and comforting as the encouraging words Nanu’s mother uses to teach him strength and courage.
Panchyshyn’s unique art style goes a long way in complementing the story’s central themes by portraying instances of Nanu’s family protecting, providing for, and playing with him at various points in the story.
— Maincrest Media
Mom bear is strong and calm, acknowledging Nanu’s fears and helping him work through them. The overall feel of this meaningful story is one of hope and perseverance.
The Polar Bears’ Journey by Tuula Pere and illustrated by Roksolana Panchyshyn is a heartwarming story about survival and not giving up hope. This captivating picture book is written in a way that children will be able to relate to Nanu’s fears and concerns.
Children will love the fascinating artwork in this engaging story. The colors and detail work will draw them in and help make the story memorable.
— Literary Titan
This book does seem to end on a hopeful and optimistic note. Teachers and parents may be able to talk to children about some of the issues this book explores.
The story itself is captivating and quite tragic. Again, no, there is no death (except the implication that they ate the fish off-page as polar bears do), but it is a bit sad to see that the bears have so little to eat and that they keep running out of land to live and move on.
There's something very niche and unique about this art style. It can seem a bit warped and wonky at times. It has a very hand-drawn, penciled-in look, which has a niche appeal. It's a matter of taste.
— Outstanding Creator
I loved Nanu's straightforward approach to the massive challenge of global warming. Tuula Pere expertly gives her readers a distinct perspective on this global issue in a way that is easy for children to grasp.
The Polar Bears' Journey by Tuula Pere was a pleasure to read. From start to finish, the story pulls the reader in and grabs hold of their heartstrings.
The Polar Bears' Journey by Tuula Pere is a lovely story about polar bears journeying to find a new home with some beautiful illustrations by Roksolana Panchyshyn.
— Laura Imaz, Readers’ Favorite
The book shrewdly packages an important message about the state of the planet and the impending effects of climate change without losing focus on its standout feature — its depiction of the young polar bear’s caretakers nurturing him and doing what they can to prepare Nanu for a changing world.
“The Polar Bears’ Journey” depicts Nanu overcoming the fear of his family losing their home and finding the bravery to survive their trying journey. It is a story as warm and comforting as the encouraging words Nanu’s mother uses to teach him strength and courage.
Panchyshyn’s unique art style goes a long way in complementing the story’s central themes by portraying instances of Nanu’s family protecting, providing for, and playing with him at various points in the story.
— Maincrest Media
Mom bear is strong and calm, acknowledging Nanu’s fears and helping him work through them. The overall feel of this meaningful story is one of hope and perseverance.
— Literary Titan
The Polar Bears’ Journey by Tuula Pere and illustrated by Roksolana Panchyshyn is a heartwarming story about survival and not giving up hope. This captivating picture book is written in a way that children will be able to relate to Nanu’s fears and concerns.
— Literary Titan
Children will love the fascinating artwork in this engaging story. The colors and detail work will draw them in and help make the story memorable.
— Literary Titan
This book does seem to end on a hopeful and optimistic note. Teachers and parents may be able to talk to children about some of the issues this book explores.
— Outstanding Creator
The story itself is captivating and quite tragic. Again, no, there is no death (except the implication that they ate the fish off-page as polar bears do), but it is a bit sad to see that the bears have so little to eat and that they keep running out of land to live and move on.
— Outstanding Creator
There's something very niche and unique about this art style. It can seem a bit warped and wonky at times. It has a very hand-drawn, penciled-in look, which has a niche appeal. It's a matter of taste.
— Outstanding Creator
I loved Nanu's straightforward approach to the massive challenge of global warming. Tuula Pere expertly gives her readers a distinct perspective on this global issue in a way that is easy for children to grasp.
— Laura Imaz, Readers’ Favorite
The Polar Bears' Journey by Tuula Pere was a pleasure to read. From start to finish, the story pulls the reader in and grabs hold of their heartstrings.
— Amy Louise Hill, Readers’ Favorite
The Polar Bears' Journey by Tuula Pere is a lovely story about polar bears journeying to find a new home with some beautiful illustrations by Roksolana Panchyshyn.
— Anne-Marie Reynolds, Readers’ Favorite
The book shrewdly packages an important message about the state of the planet and the impending effects of climate change without losing focus on its standout feature — its depiction of the young polar bear’s caretakers nurturing him and doing what they can to prepare Nanu for a changing world.
— Maincrest Media
“The Polar Bears’ Journey” depicts Nanu overcoming the fear of his family losing their home and finding the bravery to survive their trying journey. It is a story as warm and comforting as the encouraging words Nanu’s mother uses to teach him strength and courage.
— Maincrest Media
Panchyshyn’s unique art style goes a long way in complementing the story’s central themes by portraying instances of Nanu’s family protecting, providing for, and playing with him at various points in the story.
— Maincrest Media
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