Nicola Davies is an author and zoologist. She says the Arctic is
the most extraordinary place she has ever been. Nicola wanted to
capture its magic by writing about the two ultimate Arctic
survivors, polar bears and the Inuit people. Nicola is also the
author of Big Blue Whale, Surprising Sharks and Poo. Nicola lives
in Abergavenny, Wales.
Gary Blythe is an award-winning illustrator. His first children's
picture book, The Whales' Song, written by Dyan Sheldon, won the
Kate Greenaway Medal in 1990. With enormous scope, emotion and
detail, Gary has captured the icy grandeur of the Arctic in Ice
Bear and sent many shivers down spines with his terrifying
illustrations for Bram Stoker's Dracula (retold by Jan Needle), as
well as illustrating numerous other children's picture books. Gary
lives in the Wirral, near Liverpool.
“This delightful book, with terrific illustrations, will enthral
youngsters.”
*Birmingham Evening Mail*
“This must be the most beautiful non-fiction book I have ever come
across ... magical and sensitive - a very unusual style for
non-fiction. It's a pleasure to read again and again.”
*Learning Support*
“Illustrations and facts are perfect.”
*The Sunday Express*
A favourite . . . of mine . . . I love her narrative. Nicola Davies
is one of my "go to" mentors
*All-en-A-Day's Work*
An informative, gorgeously illustrated study of the majestic polar
bear.
*The Bookseller Children's Buyer's Guide*
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