{"product_id":"a-polar-bear-in-the-snow-9781536203967","title":"A Polar Bear in the Snow","description":"\u003cb\u003eA majestic polar bear heads out on a mysterious walk in a dazzling, playful collaboration from an exciting pair of picture-book creators.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFollow a magnificent polar bear through a fantastic world of snow and shockingly blue sea. Over the ice, through the water, past Arctic animals and even a human . . . where is he going? What does he want? Acclaimed author Mac Barnett's narration deftly balances suspense and emotion, as well as poignant, subtle themes, compelling us to follow the bear with each page turn. Artist Shawn Harris's striking torn-paper illustrations layer white-on-white hues, with bolts of blue and an interplay of shadow and light, for a gorgeous view of a stark yet beautiful landscape. Simple and thought-provoking, illuminating and intriguing, this engaging picture book will have readers pondering the answer to its final question long after the polar bear has continued on his way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMac Barnett\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of several books for children, including \u003ci\u003eExtra Yarn\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Jon Klassen, which won a Caldecott Honor and a \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe-Horn\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eBook\u003c\/i\u003e Award; \u003ci\u003eSam and Dave Dig a Hole\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Wolf, the Duck, and the Mouse\u003c\/i\u003e, both also illustrated by Jon Klassen; and \u003ci\u003ePresident Taft Is Stuck in the Bath\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Chris Van Dusen. Mac Barnett lives in California. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eShawn Harris\u003c\/b\u003e is an artist and musician who began his career by doing record and poster art for his band, the Matches, in 2003. Since then he has created art for musicians such as Adele, Snoop Dogg, and 311. His first picture book, \u003ci\u003eHer Right Foot\u003c\/i\u003e, was written by Dave Eggers. \u003ci\u003eHave You Ever Seen a Flower?\u003c\/i\u003e, a picture book written and illustrated by Shawn Harris, was named a Caldecott Honor Book in 2022. Shawn Harris lives in Morongo Valley, California.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Candlewick Press (MA)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50610144968978,"sku":"9781536203967","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_828e9fe8-f85d-4df5-80e7-21c0914eeba0.jpg?v=1737290239","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-polar-bear-in-the-snow-9781536203967","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}