picture book, poetry science ( )

The glacial land where many strange animals live is a fascinating place. Young readers can learn about all types of polar animals, from penguins to narwhals, from gray wolves to caribou. Absorb information from these kid-friendly poems about the fascinating polar animals and their lives.
ages 3-11

Ice! Is a book of poems that teaches about life in the north and south poles. Each page has a poem, an illustration, and a small paragraph of information related to the topic of the poem. Poems in this book are written on a variety of topics such as locations, animals, and even climate change. His use of wordplay and puns creates a silly tone in many of the poems. I love the illustrations. Florian uses pastels to create childlike illustrations that make this book unique. This book received the Lee Bennett Hopkins Honor.

This book is a collection of poems by Dougls Florian about the North and South Poles the coldest places on Earth. This book covers animals like polar bears, penguins, hares, blue whale, snowy owl, and caribou to name just a few. It includes poems on the polar regions and climate change too. This book takes you on an informational journey through the arctic regions giving the reader the chance to learn more about these areas but the poetry brings an element of creativity and enjoyment that allows the reader to find joy on each page.