Loved itthis is the first book that I have a memory of picking out for myself it was during preschool
Swim polar bear, swim! (1996)
Others: Positive A mother polar bear promises to love her son, even if he is always afraid and never learns to swim.
- ISBN:
- 9780812066340
- Length:
- 32 pages
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