The Polar Bear Who Saved Christmas Book Review: Pip to the Rescue
Fiona Boon and Clare Fennell's Christmas picture book about Pip the polar bear, who helps Santa deliver presents. Story, age guide (3+) and message.
Little children love the idea that anyone, even a small polar bear, can be the hero who saves the day. Add Santa and a broken sleigh, and you have a December bedtime favourite.
In this The Polar Bear Who Saved Christmas book review we look at the story, the pictures, the age it suits and the message about kindness and giving.
The short answer The Polar Bear Who Saved Christmas is a Christmas picture book written by Fiona Boon and illustrated by Clare Fennell, for readers aged 3 and up. When Santa's sleigh breaks down, a polar bear named Pip comes to the rescue and helps deliver presents on Christmas Eve. It celebrates kindness, generosity and friendship.
ISBN: 9781783931620
The Polar Bear Who Saved Christmas book review: the story
Pip is a lovable polar bear who sets out on a special mission.
When Santa's sleigh breaks down, Pip comes to the rescue. He helps Santa deliver presents to children around the world on Christmas Eve, spreading joy as he goes.
Through Pip's brave journey and acts of kindness, readers discover the true meaning of Christmas and the power of generosity and friendship.
Why families love it
It has a warm story, endearing characters and festive pictures. Fiona Boon's storytelling and Clare Fennell's artwork make it a joyful read-aloud for families.
The themes of compassion, teamwork and spreading love and joy work for readers of all ages.
Clare Fennell's illustrations
The pictures are colourful and full of festive cheer, from snowy landscapes to busy city streets with twinkling lights.
Pip, Santa and the elves all have expressive details and joyful energy that draw children into the story.
The Polar Bear Who Saved Christmas book for kids: age and message
It is a Christmas picture book for readers aged 3 and up who enjoy stories about Christmas, friendship and giving.
Kindness and generosity
Following Pip, children are encouraged to spread love, kindness and joy to the people around them.
Giving from the heart
The book shows that the true meaning of Christmas is giving and sharing with others.
Family tip Make this book a December tradition: read it on the same evening each year, and let your child pick one small act of kindness to do, just like Pip.
About the author, Fiona Boon
Fiona Boon writes children's books that capture the magic of the holidays and the natural world. This book celebrates the joy of giving.
Similar Christmas books
- "The Christmasaurus" by Tom Fletcher
- "How Winston Delivered Christmas" by Alex T. Smith
- "Father Christmas Needs a Wee" by Nicholas Allan
Gift it right: The Polar Bear Who Saved Christmas as a birthday gift
It makes a special gift to celebrate the season, and for a child aged 3 and up it also sits well among books as birthday gifts for kids, especially December birthdays. Add an animal name label inside the cover and a name sticker on the wrapping.
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Frequently asked questions
What age is The Polar Bear Who Saved Christmas for?
It suits readers aged 3 and up.
Who wrote The Polar Bear Who Saved Christmas?
Fiona Boon wrote it, and Clare Fennell illustrated it.
What is the polar bear's name in The Polar Bear Who Saved Christmas?
Pip. He helps Santa deliver presents when the sleigh breaks down.
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