{"product_id":"the-polar-bear-day-9781782509776","title":"The Polar Bear Day","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA joyful and unique wordless picture book with an environmental message, made with striking illustrations painted on old cardboard boxes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnock knock! A young boy opens his door to find a surprising visitor: a playful polar bear! Boy and bear spend the day together - dancing, sneaking snacks and hiding from Omma - and the boy's world is transformed by his unexpected new friend, who helps him see life in an exciting new way.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn uncoated cover mimics the feel of the cardboard boxes this book was painted on and removing the jacket reveals an alternative back cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jihee Park\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Floris Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/06\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 36\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 9.70w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781782509776\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/31\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2026 pg. 59\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePark Jihee\u003c\/strong\u003e is an emerging illustrator from South Korea. Jihee studied painting in South Korea and fine art in Spain. The illustrations for her debut picture book, \u003cem\u003eThe Polar Bear Day\u003c\/em\u003e, were hand-drawn and painted on discarded cardboard, conveying a subtle message about environmental responsibility. She lives in Busan, South Korea, where she spends most of her time working in her studio by the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Jihee Park \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":49001636266141,"sku":"9781782509776","price":22.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_5261cf0b-84ef-4dee-a3a4-87f32df5f5aa.jpg?v=1791983035","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-polar-bear-day-9781782509776","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}