Being back at school this week has been trying. I have been exhausted most nights and haven't been able to share books and more much with you. Today I am going to share a newly released book that is perfect for the winter and animal lovers! It is Arctic Adventure: A Tundra Tale by Jyoti Rajan Gopal and illustrated Alexandra Cook. It is recommended for ages 3 to 6. After the review there is a roundup of arctic animal crafts to go with the book.
About the Book:
A gorgeously illustrated lyrical journey through the majestic Arctic landscape following a pair of arctic foxes and a human mother and child on their intersecting adventures.Little Fox peeks out from her den.
Biting cold nips her nose.
Yip, yip, she calls,
as Mama Fox surveys the land.
Little Fox wriggles in delight.
She is ready to explore.
When Little Fox awakens one cold arctic morning, she is ready to explore the sights and sounds of the arctic with Mama Fox. Little Fox loves the click click click of the reindeer herd and the groooooar of the walrus. But new creatures are following her and Mama on their trek through the frozen tundra. As the storm rolls in, will these new creatures prove to be unexpected friends?
This beautifully illustrated picture book will delight young readers and parents alike. In addition to the atmospheric text, this book also includes extensive backmatter that discusses the science of the Arctic Tundra, information about climate issues, and tips for how readers can help.
From Me:
The book is a sweet story. It has some main characters--a fox pup and her mother and a child and her mother. However, throughout the book are various animals like walruses, reindeer, polar bear, narwhal, bowhead whale, and rock ptarmigan. The words describe the scenery and climate of the arctic tundra. The fox pup and her mother are out exploring as are the people. When a storm comes both the pup and girl get lost from their mothers but are with each other. They comfort each other until the storm ends and the mothers find them.
The illustrations are multimedia and reminiscent of Eric Carle's style. They help share the feeling of the tundra. The colors are whites, greys, blues and purples and then the northern lights are also pictured. I love how this book is focused more on the foxes than the people but find ways to connect them with each other as well as the other animals. At the end of the book there is information about the Arctic tundra as well as the animals in the book and the Rembrandt van Rijn which is pictured in the book and a small bit about Svalbard, the main town where the humans live. This book shares a bit of everything about the Arctic. It is a perfect book to introduce the Arctic or to use in younger classes to teach about the Arctic and its inhabitants.
It seems appropriate to share this diamond painting I just finished.
Arctic Animal Craft Roundup
To go with this book a craft of one of the arctic animals in the book or not seems appropriate. I asked my fellow bloggers and looked at past Sharing Saturdays to share some with you. The most popular animal is the polar bear so there is a separate collage of polar bear crafts.
1) Living Life & Learning shares this adorable Polar Bear Paper Plate Craft
2) Natural Beach Living shares an easy but beautiful Polar Bear Art for Preschoolers
3) Messy Little Monster shares this sweet Polar Bear Craft
4) The OT Toolbox shares some Polar Bear Science Experiments (They also share some more polar bear activities)
5) Barley & Birch shares a Paper Bag Bear Den Craft
7) Fun with Mama shares a free Cut and Glue Polar Bear Craft
8) Messy Little Monster shares a How to Draw a Polar Bear Art
9) Twitchetts shares an Easy Paper Polar Bear Craft
10) Natural Beach Living shares a Polar Bear Fluffy Snow Slime
11) Beth Ann Averill shares a cute Polar Bear Paper Plate Craft
12) Simple Everyday Mom shares a cute Tissue Paper Polar Bear Craft
14) Not Pictured: Hands on as We Grow shares a cute Paper Plate Polar Bear Craft
15) Not Pictured: Every Star Is Different shares Polar Bear Activities for Preschool
1) Gift of Curiosity shares Arctic Animals Activities and Crafts
3) Fun Facts about Reindeer This includes a reindeer craft roundup
4) Barley & Birch shares this fun 3D Cardboard Reindeer Craft
5) Simple Everyday Mom shares this adorable Sponge Painted Snowy Owl (there isn't a snowy owl in the book but there are other birds)
6) In the Playroom shares a Moose Handprint Craft (there are no moose in the book)
7) Beth Ann Averill shares this Arctic Fox Paper Craft
8) Fox Mask Craft (it could be made in arctic fox colors) for more fox activities check out this book
9) Simple Everyday Mom shares this fun Handprint Walrus Craft
10) Some More Books About Polar Animals
11) Fun with Mama shares this free Printable Narwhal Craft (for a book about narwhals, check out this review here)
12) DIY Snow Globe
13) Living Montessori Now shares a Simple Cut & Paste Arctic vs. Antarctica Activity
14) Not Pictured: Amazing book about the Northern Lights with STEM Activities
