Lulie the Iceberg

By Hisako Takamado

Book Overview

Way up north, where it's cold and bright, lives a young iceberg named Lulie, eagerly waiting to break off from the Greenland Ice Sheet. Lulie has many friends in the Arctic, including the Bowhead Whale and the clown-faced Puffin. But his best friend is Kiki, the Arctic Tern. Lulie loves to hear about Kiki's adventures traveling to the South Pole, where the Elders dwell. He especially loves her tales of the playful Penguins. Oh, how Lulie wishes he could meet these mysterious penguins and learn more abbout the wise Elders

One day, Lulie gets his wish. As a newly horn iceberg, he is now able to begin an exciting journey to Antarctica. His friends give him a push, and he is on his way Encountering dangers along the way, Lulie is helped by man new friends as lie undertakes this daunting journey, determined to fulfill his dream. Join Lulie on his travels, as he meets strange and wonderful animals, sees far-away lands, and learns all about the wonders of our world.

Filled with brilliant and imaginative artwork, Lulie is an inspiring story of courage and compassion. It is also a charming and moving introduction to the beauty of the world around us. Like a treasured gift of hope, Lulie will touch the hearts of young and old alike.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1568362722
• ISBN13: 9781568362724
• Release Date: November 1998
• Publisher: Kodansha USA
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.6" x 0.5" x 10.2"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Excellent journey of an unlikely hero's unlikely dream.

Even though Lulie is loved and secure in his Arctic home, he knows he must travel to the other end of the world to find some other part of himself. Along the way he is questioned by others and himself, but never ridiculed and always supported. Beautiful illustrations create a surreal feel to the entire journey, while showing the oneness and continuity of all things in all places. Information about the various species encountered is included at the end of the book