This beautiful book is illustrated by the author in subdued winter colors, providing an enchanting visual banquet. He uses Prismacolor® colored pencils in multiple layers to achieve the desired color, depth and texture. The accompanying black-and-white mini-drawings keep the action going. The text is a captivating, lyrical poem to lull the little ones to sleep. Some books are best read aloud to the little ones to provide explanations and guidance for understanding, and Polar Slumber is definitely a read-aloud bedtime story.