Out on the Ice in the Middle of the Bay

This lovely reissue will be welcomed by a new generation who will enjoy its drama and loving resolution. Highly Recommended.--Lorraine Douglas"Canadian Materials" (12/10/2004) This 10th-anniversary reissue tells a lilting tale of a girl and a polar bear cub, each warned by their parents to avoid the other, yet the two unite in a fleeting friendship. A palette that echoes the aurora borealis brings this stark landscape to life This is an excellent story for reading aloud to a group because of its lyrical and repetitive patterning of phrases. It was nominated for the Mr. Christie's award, and the luminous and atmospheric illustrations done in colour pencil were also nominated for the Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Award. The illustrations glow with a golden light and are delicately and carefully layered with soft edges and brilliantly coloured skies. A decorative frieze containing Arctic motifs runs across the bottom of the pages. This lovely reissue will be welcomed by a new generation who will enjoy its drama and loving resolution. Highly Recommended.--Lorraine Douglas"Canadian Materials" (12/10/2004)

The poetic tale of a human toddler meeting a polar bear cub, peacefully alone, out on the ice. There follows a gripping confrontation between human father and animal mother, their similar mutual distrust and anxiety for their young, and a slow, gradual fortunate solution. This will be an unforgettable reading experience for adults and children. Full color.