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It features a polar bear, a lion, a hippopotamus, a flamingo, a zebra, a boa constrictor, an elephant, a leopard, a peacock, a walrus, a zoo keeper and some children. This is a companion book to Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? , published by Carle and Martin in 1967 , [ 1 ] replacing the earlier text's colours and common animals with ...
Polar the Titanic Bear is a children's book written by Margaretta "Daisy" Corning Spedden (née Stone) (19 November 1871 – 10 February 1950) and released in 1994. Spedden was an American heiress who survived the 1912 sinking of the Titanic, and her account of her family's trip and the eventual disaster, written as a tale to amuse her seven-year-old son, was published about 45 years after her ...
The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is a large bear native to the Arctic and nearby areas. It is closely related to the brown bear, and the two species can interbreed.The polar bear is the largest extant species of bear and land carnivore, with adult males weighing 300–800 kg (660–1,760 lb).
The Polar Express is a children's book by Chris Van Allsburg. The Polar Express or Polar Express may also refer to: The Polar Express (film), a 2004 animated film The Polar Express (soundtrack), the film's soundtrack; The Polar Express (video game), a 2004 video game based on the film; Polar Express (cable system), a proposed Arctic submarine ...
The 1980s and 1990s saw growth, with NorthSouth Books achieving success through titles like Marcus Pfister's Rainbow Fish series and Hans de Beer's Little Polar Bear. The publisher also reissued international classics, making them accessible to new audiences. [4] [1] In 2004, the company was acquired by private investors and underwent ...
After graduating with his bachelor's degree, Martin taught journalism, drama, and English at high schools in Newton and St. John, Kansas. [3] During World War II, he served in the Army Air Force as a newspaper editor and wrote his first book, The Little Squeegy Bug, published in 1945, as William Ivan Martin, with illustrations by his brother Bernard Martin.
The Polar Express is a 1985 fantasy children's picture book written and illustrated by American author Chris Van Allsburg. The book is now widely considered to be a classic Christmas story for young children. [a] It was praised for its detailed illustrations and calm, relaxing storyline.
The polar bear (called "Bear") takes Cassie to an elaborate castle of ice, where she learns that he is a "munaqsri", a transporter of souls required to maintain the balance of life in nature; Bear is responsible for the souls of polar bears. Taking human form at night, Bear reveals that as his wife, she is to bear him children to become munaqsri.