The Woman and Her Bear Cub

A mother and daughter find a polar bear cub on the sea ice and adopt him, raising him as their brother. The cub and the girl become close friends, but as he grows, the community becomes fearful of him. The mother learns that they must let him go to live a happy life.

Format: Hardback
Length: 36 pages
Publication date: 26 October 2023
Publisher: Inhabit Media Inc

When a mother and daughter stumble upon a solitary polar bear cub on the treacherous sea ice, their hearts are filled with compassion. Despite the absence of its mother bear, they decide to adopt the vulnerable creature and raise it as their own. The cub and the girl form an unbreakable bond, their friendship blossoming even amidst the cub's peculiar olfactory abilities that often give him the upper hand in hide-and-seek games. The cub becomes a valuable member of their community, adeptly hunting for food to ensure their survival. However, as time passes, the cub undergoes a remarkable transformation, growing into a majestic full-grown bear. While some in the community harbor fears of the bear, the girl and her mother remain steadfast in their love for him.

However, their happiness is short-lived when the bear returns from a hunt accompanied by another bear. The mother realizes that it is time to let go, to allow the cub to pursue the life they desire for him, filled with happiness and independence. With a heavy heart, they bid farewell to their beloved companion, knowing that it is for the best.

Weight: 300g
Dimension: 241 x 216 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781772274660
Edition number: English Edition