The Ice Bear

This wonderful book by suprememly talented artist Morris is packed with sumptuous illustrations that children will pore over. It is a beautifully written story of a child lost and found, and will be a must for every teacher, as it demonstrates the importance of humans living in harmony with creatures of the wild. - Back to School Bookseller

The most breathtaking book of the season must be Jackie Morris's wonderful The Ice Bear. Expressive illustrations draw the reader into a wintery landscape where a magical and unforgettable story is told. - Bookseller

Jackie Morris’s The Ice Bear taps into our ancestral myths to give children of 4+ one of the most wonderful picture books of the year - Times

Written, illustrated and published with loving care. Set in the polar regions of the Arctic the story is magical; easily understood text and stunning illustrations send a message that we must take care that our actions do not endanger the lives of wild creatures. - Carousel

Book of the Month: Jackie Morris's beautiful story reminds us that we are caretakers of these wild creatures and our actions directly affect their future. - Green Parent

The illustrations are lovely. - Books for Keeps

A touching and thoughtful read. - Junior

A beautiful, painterly book. The unframed pages place the reader at the scene at each turn of the page. Small children will be engrossed by the close up nature of the pictorial representations. For older readers, the visual power of the illustrations is amplified by the poetic sensibility of the narrative text. Jackie Morris reminds us that we are caretakers of the natural world, expecially that far-off reagion where bears and hunters inhabit the earth and sky. Such mindfulness for the outer world will also enrich our inner world. - Ibby Link

This touching and throught-provoking narrative is accompanied by stunning watercolour illustrations, and serves to remind us that all of our actions have consequences. - Child Education

Although a picture book, the amazing illustrations and timeless story will appeal to all ages and this book is a worthy contender for the Kate Greenaway Award… This is a book for every library, whether personal, school or public. - School Librarian

Visually stunning, the tale succeeds best as a fanciful, wistful cuddle-up bedtime story. - Kirkus Reviews