You’re Snug with Me

Chitra Soundar, Poonam Mistry (Illustrator), Lantana (OCTOBER) Hardcover $17.99 (40pp), 978-1-911373-47-6

Brilliant snowflake mandalas and intricate geometric designs create a magical Arctic landscape as Mama Bear guides her new cubs through the natural wonders of the changing seasons, cautioning and reassuring while keeping them warm and snug by her side. The book is a tribute to environmental awareness and cultivating a healthy respect for the fierce beauty of the frozen North. Golden hues mix with shades of indigo to depict a celestial polar sky and the diverse creatures living under it.