On an ice floe along the frozen coast of the North Atlantic Ocean, a harp seal pup is born. His fur is a perfect fluffy white, only his black eyes reflecting the deep dark ocean that appears through cracks and holes in the ice. Down one of those holes dives his mother, in search of food. She’ll be back soon, but a polar bear reaches the little harp seal first. By instinct, he plays dead, and the bear glides away...until next time.

The real-life facts of a harp seal’s life are dramatized in this exciting story about the first week’s of a pup’s life.

This book comes in two sizes -- full-size picture book and a pocket size that fits perfectly into a child’s hand. You can buy the books alone or accompanied by a tape or an adorable harp seal stuffed toy.

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