

The Ice Bear
Morris, Jackie
Staff Pick, Children's (by Sylvia)
I have given this to all the favourite children in my life. It is one of the most beautifully illustrated books as well as a beautiful message: a reminder about how connected we are with animals and nature even if we forget it in our daily lives. Poetic images and language, it depicts a young boy and his life living between bears and humans. Young and old (er), we were all entranced.