Waluk the great journey

Waluk the great journey – Young Waluk is all alone. His mother has abandoned him, as is the way of polar bears, and now he must fend for himself. But he doesn’t know much about the world and unfortunately, his Arctic world is changing quickly. The ice is melting, and food is hard to find. Luckily, Waluk meets Manitok, a wise old bear with missing teeth and a bad sense of smell. Manitok knows many survival tricks, and he teaches Waluk about seals, foxes, changing seasons, and when Manitok is caught in a trap ,human beings. Has Waluk learned enough from his friend to find a way to save him?

And enjoyable and well-done animal slice-of-life story with environmental themes that would be a good jumping off point for kids (and adults) to learn more.