Lost and Found

In the snowy Alaskan landscape, a young indigenous girl crosses paths with a weak and hungry polar bear. But rather than retreating in fear, she chooses to approach the bear with tenderness by giving him all that she has to offer -- a blanket and fish from her morning excursion. And although the girl's blanket is too small -- the gesture is large. After feeling nourished and refreshed, the two new friends head out to play. When a snowstorm comes, the bear has a chance to return the girl's kindness and safely shepherds her home. Before each reunites with their parent they share one last embrace -- creating a lifelong memory of their unique bond born of mutual respect and open hearts. Ages 3 to 8. Full color picture book. Hardcover with dust jacket. 10-1/2'' wide x 10-3/16'' high. 40 pages. JiWon Beck delights in finding beauty and wonder in small things -- like the shadows of bu