Written by Susan Fletcher, Illustrated by Rebecca Green
I absolutely loved this book. Depicting a true story, it tells of when the King of Norway gave King Henry III a captured polar bear as a gift, adding it to his exotic animal menagerie.
The author goes through what most likely would have happened to the bear from birth to his life in captivity in Medieval England. I love how the illustrations look a lot like Medieval artwork to fit with the time period. But most of all, I love the way the author shows how sad and disturbing it is to take animals away from their homes and not treat them right. This would be a great read-aloud for the kids to learn more about polar bears and Medieval Europe, as well as how important it is to treat animals with kindness.
Reviewed by Natalie Dean, Librarian, Woodrow Wilson Elementary
Review shared in November 2022
Rating: ★★★★★ (5 stars)
Interest Level: Grades 2-4
A Bear Far from Home
Written by Susan Fletcher, Illustrated by Rebecca Green
Anne Schwartz Books
40 pages
Release Date: September 27, 2022
ISBN: 9780593181904
A review copy was provided by the publisher.
