This is a non-fiction book about arctic migration. This is a picture book with texts, but most of the texts are separated from illustrations, such as framed in a separate area on the page. The way texts are framed are the same while talking about arctic area; while in other places, texts are inserted in the middle. The content of texts correspond to pictures, but there is still a lot of spaces for readers to explore and imagine.



The author tells the story of the great migration of various animals start moving to arctic area in the beginning of spring. The author starts from arctic winter with polar bears and fox, followed with animals from all over the world migrating towards north. The author also shows what these animals may experience during migration, such as some birds will be bullied by bigger birds when fishing. In the end of the book, the author shows a cycle of seasons change and animals migrate back and forth from year to year. ( )

Non-Fiction: Picturebook
Dowson, Nick North: The Amazing Story of Arctic Migration. Illust. by Patrick Benson. Candlewick, 2013. 56p. Intermediate
Every spring millions of animals, including whales, cranes, wolves, and geese, go on a great journey to the Arctic from around the world. Reflective tale is told with a narrated viewpoint, using informative, poetic language. Amazingly, beautiful illustrations are done in watercolor, pen, and pencil. Theme is Arctic migration as the greatest journey on earth.
AK: Arctic animals and birds
Activity: As children if they have seen migrating birds in the fall and spring. What kinds were they? ( )

Genre: Non-Fiction
Audience: Pre k-5
This is a beautifully illustrated book about the Artic Migration that happens every year. It describes the journey many animals and birds make over thousands of miles to get to the artic circle for a few short months only to migrate away again during winter. Children of all ages will love this book because it appeals to everyone in different ways. I will use this book with students with their science curriculum while discussing migration. ( )

Grades 2-5

Spare, almost poetic, language combines with beautiful illustrations to create a book that will be a pleasure to read aloud and to pore over individually. Opening with a scene of a lone polar bear and arctic fox, Dowson explains that there are very few animals that can survive year-round in the Arctic, but as the seasons change and the weather slowly warms, animals from all over the globe start making their way north. Illustrator Benson's muted watercolors complement Dowson's text nicely, and the result is a thoughtful and thought-provoking book. An author's note about the Arctic region, along with a glossary, index, and map, round out the offering. While there's not enough detail on specific animals to be helpful with reports, students will come away with an appreciation of that region as a whole.

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Stunning nature book! ( )