While dogsledding to a Christmas party, Anja and her cousin Erik are rescued from a blizzard by several wild animals, and help a lost polar bear cub find its mother.
Known by many names in many languages, the polar bear remains one of the Arctic's signature species, and as this poem reminds readers, it is 'far out on disappearing sea ice, losing hold' in a world affected by climate change.
"The Arctic is teeming with tourists. The little polar bear Lars wants to steer clear of humans and their big snowcats. But when he catches a whiff of something delicious on their ship, he decides to investigate. Before Lars knows it, he's on an adventurous trip to China where he meets two lovely pandas. Can these new friends who are so different help him find his way home?"--Provided by publisher.
When man interferes with the reindeer's migration path by building a high, long fence, Lars the Little Polar Bear comes to their aid with the help of a muskoxen's brawn.