The Very, Very Far North
by
Dan Bar-el
Book Synopsis
An inquisitive polar bear named Duane befriends an array of animals as he discovers where he belongs in this charming classic-in-the making that’s reminiscent of Winnie the Pooh.
In the Very, Very Far North, past the Cold, Cold Ocean and just below the hill that looks like a baby whale, you’ll find Duane and his friends.
Duane is a sweet and curious young bear who makes friends with everyone he meets—whether they’re bossy, like Major Puff the puffin, or a bit vain, like Handsome the musk ox, or very, very shy, like Boo the caribou. For these arctic friends, every day is a new adventure!
About the Author
Dan Bar-el is an award-winning children’s author,
educator, and storyteller whose books include Audrey (cow), Not
Your Typical Dragon, and The Very, Very Far North. Dan has
worked with children ages three to thirteen as a school-age childcare provider,
a preschool teacher, a creative drama teacher, and a creative writing teacher.
He also teaches with the Creative Writing for Children Society. Dan lives in
Vancouver, British Columbia, with artist and goldsmith Dominique Bréchault, and
Sasha, the most adorable cat in the known universe. Visit him at DanBarel.com.
Illustrator Bio
Kelly Pousette is an illustrator and storyteller,
originally from the west coast of British Columbia. She loves to create things,
especially pictures. Her work has been featured in The Huffington Post
Paris, The Brown Paper Bag blog, and Brightness
Magazine. She currently resides in northern British Columbia with her
husband and very large dog Clovis. The Very, Very Far North is
her first book.
My Review
What a wonderful read for the whole family...grab a blanket, because it's cold in the Very, Very Far North...and go on an adventure with Duane!
Duane's innocence shines through with humor as he decides to make a home in the Very, Very far north, making new friends, discoveries, and adventures. With each new friend he meets, he learns more about himself and his friends wacky personalities.
However, what is TRULY amazing about this story is the subtle lessons you learn while reading....keeping boundaries, listening to your instincts, and so much more....pretty sneaky and brilliant all at the same time!
A beautiful story full of virtue, it's timeless and will be a favorite bedtime read.
Tour Schedule
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