An Inuit child learns that her mother's love is unconditional when she disobeys and journeys across the Arctic, from village to ice floe, in search of her puppy.
Presents a picture book with poetic prose that follows the migrations of various animals in the Arctic, and showcases the barren and beautiful landscapes of the Arctic Circle.
Discusses the tundra ecosystem and the animals that live in them, and follows the chain reaction if one of the animal species is lost. Focuses on the importance of lemmings.
"Simple words and sentences combine with amazing photographs of real-life animals to make this an inspiring early reader that children will love to read together, read with help--and read alone!"--Cover back.