Polar Babies

by Susan Ring, Lisa McCue

This super-simple story about two polar bear cubs and what they learn from their mother is both adorable and informative. There's also plenty of one of the "polar babies" throws himself into learning to swim, walk on ice, and fish, while the other always prefers to nap. This book is delightfully illustrated by the talented Lisa McCue.

Genres: Animals, Childrens, Picture Books, Science, Juvenile, School, 1st Grade

32 pages, Paperback

First published December 19, 2000

About the author

I've been writing stories and songs for over 25 years, and have written for a wide variety of media. I have a proven track record in creating award-winning books, television programs, package copy, educational programs, zoo and museum exhibits, music, social media posts, and blogs.
My projects have received numerous awards including an Emmy Award, a Parents’ Choice Award, Moonbeam Book Award, a Cine Golden Eagle, a Dr. Toy Award, iParenting Award, and an Environmental Media Award.
My books have been published by Disney Publishing, Scholastic, Pearson Learning, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Steck-Vaughn, and Random House, just to name a few. Many of my stories have universal appeal with a number of them having been translated into other languages. I've also written package copy, instructions, web content, SEO copy, taglines, and product names for entertainment giant Hasbro, Inc.
In the world of TV and video, I co-created Nickelodeon’s Moose A. Moose and Z Bird characters, and have written music for National Geographic, NOVA, the National Wildlife Federation, and The Wildlife Conservation Society. One of my children's songs, "Where's My Nose?" won third place in the International Songwriting Competition. I also write educational videos for students in grades K-8.
As the Manager of Interpretation at Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island, I helped create the on-grounds experience through creative and informative graphics, exhibit themes, hands-on interactives, and live performances.
My home is in Rhode Island where I write in the company of my 2 dogs and very bossy bird.

Reviews

[Danette · Rating 3 out of 5]

5/11/17 Read with Naomi & Julia.

[Susan · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love the beautiful illustrations; the sweet and innocent baby polar bears. But the story, ..... not so much.

[Lorena Magallanes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Polar Babies is a cute short story about polar babies and their day learning to survive with their mother. Author Susan Ring takes you through the day of polar babies and their mother, they learn to fish, swim, walk on ice, and run back to their den.

The book is full double page spread filled with all the different shades of blue to show the light watery colors of snow and water. Each page has one to two sentences with easy to read words for even the earliest of readers. The first page includes a "Note to Parents" that talks about the Step-Into-Reading series of books.

[Samantha Penrose · Rating 3 out of 5]

Adorable illustrations.
A day in the life of two polar bear babies...one who loves to learn, and one who loves to sleep.
Two cute polar bear babies spend the day with their mama learning to fish, swim, walk on the ice and run on the ice.
Great if you love polar bears.
Great if you have a snugly sleeper of your own.
Good for everyone else.

[Phuong Dao · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is about a polar baby learning to survive. It learned how to eat, sleep, walk and run when a bigger bear attack them. It learn how to be strong and find ways to hide when being attacked. This book is good for teaching children about the different habitat of animals in the cold area. It expose children to nature and surviving skills of animals.

[Arminzerella · Rating 2 out of 5]

This early reader describes some of the things mother polar bears teach their cubs about being polar bears. The cubs' response is to either LOVE that activity or love sleeping. Kind of cute, but look for better information elsewhere.

[Tricia · Rating 3 out of 5]

easy reader. story about polar bears. girls enjoyed it.

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute book with predictable storyline. I did wish they had specified polar BEARS instead of just babies, I wouldn't have read it today. Adorable bears, though.

[Carol · Rating 3 out of 5]

Super cute. I particularly love the illustrations.

[Jamie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good starter book. About Polar bears and learning to do different things.

[Christine D · Rating 4 out of 5]

cute story and beautiful illustrations! adorable!

[Kristin · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a beginning reader with simple sentences and repetition using information on the way of life for baby polar bears.

[Juwon · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was very fun! My favorite character was the sleepy polar bear cub.