"A child makes their way along the Arctic shoreline on a dark day. Everything around them seems as ugly as their mood, from the weather to the fish and mud. This is the place they come to whenever they feel ugly. But as the child closes their eyes and listens, the sound of the waves reminds them to breathe. The tiny krill flick their tails, and the brightly coloured sea stars seem to glow. What they once saw as an ugly landscape is now wonderful and...

A professional photographer visits Ellesmere Island near the North Pole and observes the behavior of a pack of Arctic wolves, focusing on a timid male that becomes the pack's babysitter.

Stunning scenery, magnificent wildlife, and native cultures bring the Arctic to life in this unparalleled collection of photography.

"You must never touch a polar bear--unless it's in this book! This festive touch-and-feel board book is [meant] for children of all ages and fits perfectly into tiny hands. Kids will love reading the silly rhymes that warn [of] the dangers of touching the wintery animals--and then ignoring the advice!"--Publisher marketing.

"The Arctic is ground zero for climate change, and the polar bear is on the front line ... A celebration of the wildlife that inhabits the most harsh and unforgiving yet beautiful environment imaginable, and a cautionary tale of global warming"--Page 2 of jacket.