If I Had a Polar Bear by Gabby Dawnay

A boldly illustrated bedtime story that imagines what it would be like to have a snuggly and super-strong polar bear for a pet.

If I Had a Polar Bear imagines what it would be like to have a polar bear as a pet. It might be an unconventional choice, but it would be sure to give the best bear hugs…

Polar bears are cuddly but they’re also very strong. As marine mammals, they can swim for days at a time—that’s serious perseverance! So, if Santa ever needed help delivering his presents, guess who he would call? Join our funny female protagonist as she wonders, “What would life be like…if I had a polar bear?”

Gabby Dawnay is a writer and poet. She contributes to OKIDO magazine and is a scriptwriter for children’s television. She is the author of several children’s books, including A Song for Bear, A House for Mouse, and If I Had a Dinosaur.

Alex Barrow is a London-based illustrator. He is the art director for and a regular contributor to OKIDO magazine. Alex and Gabby are also the duo behind A House for Mouse and A Song for Bear.