Shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal, the story of an extraordinary friendship between a lost little boy and a solitary polar bear On the ice, the wind is blowing gently and Big Bear has paused his journey, taking a moment to dream. Suddenly the stillness is broken with a cry as a child tumbles down an icy cliff, and Big Bear catches him. Together they talk, play in the snow, and protect each other when danger arrives .This delicately woven tale is accompanied by beautiful, evocative illustrations.