Our Frozen Planet - Hardcover

by Leisa Stewart-Sharpe (Author), Kim Smith (Illustrator), Chris Packham (Foreword by)

Introduce young readers to the mystery, wonder, and beauty of the quarter of our world that's frozen with this picture book companion to the BBC Earth series Frozen Planet narrated by Sir David Attenborough.

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.

Author Biography

Leisa Stewart-Sharpe is a trained journalist turned children's book author who writes stunning nonfiction picture books. Her Australian childhood inspired her love for the natural world and the stories of its strange and wonderful creatures. She is the author of nonfiction picture books Our Blue Planet, which has been translated into several languages around the world, and Our Frozen Planet.

Kim Smith is the New York Times bestselling illustrator of over thirty picture books, including her first authored and illustrated book, Boxitects. Other books she has illustrated include the Builder Brothers picture book series by Drew and Jonathan Scott; the PopClassics picture book adaptations of popular films including Back to the Future, Home Alone, and Elf; and the Ice Chips chapter book series by Roy and Kerry MacGregor. In addition to illustrating picture books, Kim has also worked on children's games, puzzles, animation, 3D displays, posters, and magazines. When she's not busy illustrating, Kim spends most of her time exploring and painting in the great outdoors. She lives in Calgary, Canada. Find out more at KimIllustration.com.

Chris Packham is an English naturalist, nature photographer, television presenter, and author. He is best known for his television work, including the children's nature series The Really Wild Show from 1986 to 1995. He has presented the BBC nature series Springwatch, Autumnwatch, and Winterwatch since 2009. He is vice president of the RSPB, the Wildlife Trusts, the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, and Brent Lodge Bird & Wildlife Trust.