This is my first introduction to these children's books by this author. After reading this book, I know that I want to pick up more for my niece and I to read together. It was so cute and did have a good lesson that friends can be made anywhere. No matter how different everyone is.

Lars goes on a grand adventure when he accidentally leaves behind his home in the Artic. On his way to make it home, he meets Mika and other mice, Ying and Yong, pandas, and Oleg, the otter. Lars even climbs the Great Wall.

The illustrations are lovely and really help make the story come alive. The sentences are not too long in length or are comprised are large words. I did notice that the paper used for the pages of this book were thicker in material. It is nice as it helps a bit more to not worry about easily ripping a page. ( )