About The Book

All three books about the charming adventures of Duane the polar bear and his arctic animal friends that “wonderfully follow in the tradition of A. A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh stories” (Booklist on The Very, Very Far North, starred review) are now available together in one paperback boxed set!

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!

This delightful paperback boxed set includes:
The Very, Very Far North
Just Beyond the Very, Very Far North
An Even Farther Very, Very Far North

About The Author

Photograph © Dan Bar-el

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.

About The Illustrator

Photograph © Kelly Pousette

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. 

Product Details

  • Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers (March 23, 2027)
  • Length: 752 pages
  • ISBN13: 9798347117291
  • Grades: 3 - 7
  • Ages: 8 - 12

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