The Magical Dream of the Polar Bear
A little girl falls asleep beneath a tree and dreams of magical adventures with a kind polar bear. Together, they journey through icy lands using a living map, seeking the beauty of the Northern Lights in a dreamy tale of imagination, friendship and wonder.
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Spark a conversation with your child and connect the story to real-life lessons.
Helping
- How does the girl help the polar bear in this story?
- Why couldn’t the polar bear row and read the map at the same time?
- Can you think of a time when you helped someone in a small or big way?
Imagination
- What imaginary places appear on the polar bear’s magical map?
- How does the story use dreams to create magical adventures?
- If you could dream up a new place, what would it look and feel like?
Journeys, Conversation
- What made the journey to the Northern Lights special?
- What do you think the girl and the polar bear might have talked about while rowing?
- If you could go on a journey with a talking animal, who would it be and what would you say?
Feelings
- How did the girl feel when the polar bear hugged her and kept her warm?
- What feelings do you think she had when watching the Northern Lights?
- How do stories like this help us notice different feelings?
Bedtime
- What parts of the story feel gentle and calm, like a bedtime routine?
- How did the dream begin, and how did it end when the girl woke up?
- Why is it nice to read peaceful stories like this before going to sleep?
Vocabulary
- Floe
- A large, flat sheet of ice that floats on the sea.
- Narwhal
- A whale with a long spiral tusk, often called the unicorn of the sea.
- Isobars
- Lines on a weather map showing air pressure and where storms may form.
- Glacier
- A giant slow-moving river of ice.
- Walrus
- A large sea animal with tusks and whiskers that lives in the Arctic.
- Terns
- Small seabirds that fly long distances and live in cold regions.
Context
The Magical Dream of the Polar Bear is a gentle, imaginative fairy tale that introduces children to Arctic landscapes, animal life, and the power of dreams. Featuring magical maps, glowing caves, and the Northern Lights, the story supports early literacy through poetic storytelling and vivid visual cues.
Children are encouraged to reflect on helping others, explore natural wonders, and build emotional awareness through symbolic experiences. The dream framework fosters both imagination and calm, making this story ideal for bedtime or quiet reading.
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Credits
This story was brought to life by these awesome real humans!
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- Written by: Jade Maitre
- Illustrated by: Yesim Serce
- Edited, designed and narrated by: Jade Maitre
- Music Video from zapsplat.com
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