A whimsical picture book about a polar bear in the Arctic and a
penguin in Antarctica who cross the American continents to find one
another. This educational story is packed with watercolor illustrations
and playful rhymes that teach young readers about the natural world and
encourage curiosity about travel, animals, and other cultures.
Introduced by a globe-traveling arctic tern, Big the Bear and Little
Penguin set off across North and South America, respectively, to meet
each other face-to-face in "the middle." Along the way, they make new
friends of all kinds: wolves, bison, monkeys, jaguars, and more, who
help them reach their destination.
This playful and engaging picture book introduces young readers to the
wonders that lie between the two ice caps at the North and South Poles,
as well as reminding us of places that are essential to preserve in the
face of climate change and of the importance of the interconnected
ecosystems that sustain the health of our planet. Through Big and
Little's journey, children will learn about the geography of the
Americas, the Arctic, and Antarctica, and about all the diverse and
delightful sights along the way.