OUR FROZEN PLANET (OUR PLANET), by Leisa Stewart-Sharpe, Kim Smith, Beach Lane Books, Sept. 2, 2025, Hardcover, $21.99 (ages 7 and up)
Introduce young readers to the mystery, wonder, and beauty of the quarter of our world that’s frozen in Our Frozen Planet, by Leisa Stewart-Sharpe and Kim Smith.
In the sparkling kingdom of the frozen parts of Earth, there are amazing animals who survive bitter snowstorms, towering icebergs, and frozen seas. Dive under the ice to swim with seal pups, meet a Greenland shark who is likely 250 years old, and spot a snoozing windy walrus. Watch orcas sneak up on whales as they relax in the spa and hold your breath as wolves play a deadly game of hide-and-seek in a frozen forest in this fascinating nonfiction picture book. —Synopsis provided by Beach Lane Books
Our Frozen Planet is the picture book companion to the BBC Earth series Frozen Planet narrated by Sir David Attenborough. And like the show, the book is stunning.
The book is divided into chapters of sorts that focus on topics ranging from sea ice and icy outcasts to inhabitants of the frozen lands and the frozen south. Topics are broken down into bight-sized chunks of text that are interesting and accessible. The realistic illustrations provide context and scale while featuring fascinating creatures. A glossary helps with some of the bigger words like cryosphere and stromatolites.
The amount of text and font size make Our Frozen Planet a good choice for readers ages 7 and up.
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