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A Stranger Comes to Town

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Henry wakes one snowy morning expecting sleigh rides, but instead finds a hungry polar bear stranded on his small island village. Determined to help, Henry teams up with his grandfather to sneak the bear safely back to the North Pole. This charming tale celebrates kindness and adventure in a delightful winter setting.
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Format: Hardback
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

Ideal for children aged 3 to 6, this book suits young readers who enjoy playful, illustrated stories about friendship and helping others.

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Age range 3 to 6 A boy meets a lost polar bear in this picture book about helping a new friend get back to where he belongs.

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Age range 3 to 6

A boy tries to help a hungry polar bear stranded in his island village but needs his grandfather's help to get the bear home.

Follow the funny story of a boy who tries to help the unexpected arrival to his small island town. One day, Henry wakes up and gets ready for sleigh rides in the snow, but he encounters a polar bear instead. It's up to Henry and his grandpa to sneak the polar bear off the remote island. Will the polar bear make it back to the North Pole?

The bright cartoon illustrations, appearing in small vignettes as well as single- and double-page spreads and on the endpapers, flesh out the story with imaginative, often hilarious details... Fun-filled, delightful, and inventive. - Kirkus Reviews

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A Stranger Comes to Town received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews, praising its "bright cartoon illustrations" that add "imaginative, often hilarious details". Described as "fun-filled, delightful, and inventive," the book combines engaging visuals with a heartwarming story.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760360863

Publisher: Starfish Bay Publishing Pty Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 November 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Starfish Bay Children's Books

Illustration: Full colour interior

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 283.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Maria Kristjansdottir recently graduated with an MA in Children's Book
Illustration from the Cambridge School of Art. Growing up in Iceland, she enjoyed being active, spending summers running wild, and making up stories at her grandparent's house in the countryside on the west coast of Iceland. She also used every opportunity to doodle and draw on anything she could find.

Illustrating and making children's books is a terrific way of combining her need to draw and her love of making stories.

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