Just Beyond the Very, Very Far North

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The adventures of Duane the polar bear and his arctic friends continue in this charming sequel to the modern-day classic The Very, Very Far North, which Booklist compared to Winnie the Pooh in a starred review.

Past the place where icebergs shiver, you will find the Very, Very Far North, where Duane and his friends are sure to make you feel right at home. You might like to share a delicious Snow Delight with warmhearted Duane. While youre slurping away, if C.C. suddenly asks you where youve come from, its not because shes nosy; she is simply gathering scientific data. If Handsome, the musk ox, pays a visit, a quick hair combing is highly recommended. Should you notice a quiet caribou grazing nearby, well, thats just Boos way of saying hello.

And if a less-than-friendly visitor arrives to sneak, shove, and shake things up, Duane and the others might discover that life isnt always as peaceful as mid-late-afternoon nap. Fortunately, they know that change is as much a part of life as picnics and Tuesdays and cozy stories shared among friends.

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"A return to the Very, Very Far North is a welcome thing, indeed, and readers who fell in love with Duane the polar bear and his company of friends will welcome them back with open arms." -- Booklist
Readers are reunited with Duane the Polar Bear and his cast of vividly imagined friendsfor fans of gentle animal stories or those looking for examples of how to navigate interpersonal challenges." -- School Library Journal

Author Bio

Dan Bar-elis an award-winning childrens author, educator, and storyteller whose books includeAudrey (Cow),Not Your Typical Dragon, andThe Very, Very Far North series. 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 Brchault, and Sasha, the most adorable cat in the known universe. Visit him at DanBarel.com.

Kelly Pousetteis the illustrator of The Very, Very Far Northseries and a storyteller, originally from the west coast of British Columbia. She loves to create things, especially pictures. Her work has been featured inThe Huffington Post Paris,the Brown Paper Bagblog, andBrightness Magazine. She currently resides in northern British Columbia with her husband and very large dog, Clovis.