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In this poetic narrative, Yolen turns her attention to the Arctic, describing the animals that prowl there during its long winter and the splash of life and color that emerges during its short summer. Despite their limited palette (wintry whites, grays, blacks, and dark blues), Regan's beautifully drafted illustrations do a remarkable job of creating and sustaining interest.