# The Very, Very Far North - Hardcover

by **Dan Bar-El** (Author), **Kelly Pousette** (Illustrator)

**An inquisitive polar bear named Duane befriends an array of animals as he discovers where he belongs in this charming classic-in-the making that's reminiscent of _Winnie the Pooh_.**

In the Very, Very Far North, past the Cold, Cold Ocean and just below the hill that looks like a baby whale, you'll find Duane and his friends.

Duane is a sweet and curious young bear who makes friends with everyone he meets--whether they're bossy, like Major Puff the puffin, or a bit vain, like Handsome the musk ox, or very, very shy, like Boo the caribou. For these arctic friends, every day is a new adventure

### Author Biography

Dan Bar-el is an award-winning children's author, educator, and storyteller whose books include _Audrey (Cow)_, _Not Your Typical Dragon_, and The Very, Very Far North series. Dan has worked with children ages three to thirteen as a school-age childcare provider, a preschool teacher, a creative drama teacher, and a creative writing teacher. He also teaches with the Creative Writing for Children Society. Dan lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, with artist and goldsmith Dominique Bréchault, and Sasha, the most adorable cat in the known universe. Visit him at DanBarel.com.

Kelly Pousette is the illustrator of The Very, Very Far North series and a storyteller, originally from the west coast of British Columbia. She loves to create things, especially pictures. Her work has been featured in _The Huffington Post Paris_, the _Brown Paper Bag_ blog, and _Brightness Magazine_. She currently resides in northern British Columbia with her husband and very large dog, Clovis.

**Number of Pages:** 272

**Dimensions:** 1 x 7.5 x 5.4 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** September 03, 2019

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Very, Very Far North: A Story for Gentle Readers and Listeners

**Interest Level:** Middle Grades, 4-8

**Reading Level:** 5.9

**Point Value:** 5

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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