My Father Is a Polar Bear

Based on Michael Morpurgo's childhood experience, My Father Is a Polar Bear tells the story of two young brothers rediscovering their birth father in an unexpected guise.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 64 pages
Publication date: 05 January 2023
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

“Look at the polar bears,” Terry said, pointing to the two bears in the enclosure. “You see that one on the left, the fatter one? That's our dad – our real dad. But you're not to tell.

Drawing on Michael Morpurgo's own childhood experience of first seeing his real father on television, My Father Is a Polar Bear tells the story of two young brothers rediscovering their birth father in the most unlikely of places – and in an entirely unexpected guise! A warm and delightful tale of family bonds and love told by a master storyteller and beautifully illustrated by a talented new artist.

Terry pointed to the two polar bears in the enclosure. "You see that one on the left, the fatter one?" he said. "That's our dad – our real dad. But you're not to tell."

Michael Morpurgo's My Father Is a Polar Bear is a heartwarming tale of family bonds and love, inspired by his own childhood experience of seeing his real father on television. The story follows two young brothers who rediscover their birth father in the most unexpected of places – and in an entirely unexpected guise!

The book is a warm and delightful story of family bonds and love, told by a master storyteller and beautifully illustrated by a talented new artist. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is engaging and suspenseful. The illustrations are stunning, and they add to the overall appeal of the book.

Overall, My Father Is a Polar Bear is a must-read for anyone who loves a good story about family and love. It is a touching and memorable book that will leave readers feeling inspired and uplifted.

Weight: 68g
Dimension: 128 x 219 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529505191