Alright, gather around, nature enthusiasts! I've stumbled upon a gem that's as cool as the glaciers it explores—Susi Gregg Fowler's "Who Lives near a Glacier?" Let me tell you, it's a frosty fiesta of Alaskan animals, and I'm totally here for it!

This gorgeously illustrated book is an ode to the resilient critters that call the Alaskan wilderness home. Picture this: towering glaciers, ice fields spreading across vast plains, and a vibrant community of wildlife living their best lives amidst this frozen wonderland. Fowler doesn't just capture it; she turns it into a poetic masterpiece.

Each turn of the page introduces you to a new character in this icy saga. Enormous whales, with a flair for dramatic oceanic entrances, swimming alongside colossal ice walls. Then there are the tiniest of the tiny—ice worms that set up camp inside glaciers, proving that size is just a number in the Alaskan wild.

But here's the magic: the book isn't just a visual treat. It's a journey of discovery, pairing poignant poems with nuggets of information about each animal. It's like having your very own wildlife guide, only more whimsical and charming.

The full-page illustrations are a feast for the eyes. Vibrant and detailed, they bring the Arctic landscape and its inhabitants to life. It's almost like a virtual expedition, minus the cold toes and runny noses.

"Who Lives near a Glacier?" is not just a book; it's an adventure. Whether you're a wildlife enthusiast, a poetry lover, or just someone looking for a visually stunning read, this one ticks all the boxes. So, bundle up, grab a hot cocoa, and dive into the chilly wonders of Alaskan wildlife.

I did not know the large variety of living things that live in the Alaska tundra near glaciers until I read Who Lives Near a Glacier?: Alaska Animals in the Wild by Susi Gregg Fowler (Little Bigfoot, 2022). Gorgeous up-close paintings and child-friendly poetry capture this animal variety, from dragonflies to seals to ice worms.

My favorite poems were those about Dragonflies, Red Squirrels, and the Bald Eagle. Poems vary from page to page, with some reflecting an animal’s “perspective” and others written from a narrator’s view, speaking directly to the young reader. I learned the most about porcupines, ice worms (which I’d never heard of before), and tufted penguins, also called “sea parrots.” The end matter provides details on the creation of ice fields and different types of glaciers in the world, as well as details about Alaska’s many glaciers.

Who lives near a Glacier. I love all the pictures and the descriptions of the animals that live near glaciers where there is cold and ice. I have ever saw a glacier myself. This is a great book to read to your granddaughter with wonderful pictures.

I loved this book and it has some really lovely illustrations

I loved the pages and the detail that was added for the different animals.

It is a lovely little read and really informative in a fun way too

It is 5 stars from me for this one – very highly recommended!

This is a fun, engaging, and informative book about animal life in Alaska. The details about each animal (bears to puffins to loons and dragonflies) are provided in differently styled poems. Each poem has its own structure, and some are rhymed. I could enjoy the poems better when I released that all poems don’t follow the same AA BB rhyme scheme.
The illustrations are full-page and in watercolors. The detailing a big and blurry on the edges, but the color scheme and textures are very good. I could feel the texture of ice-cold water on the page.
The book ends with information about glaciers (types, etc.) without boring the reader. There’s enough info to get an idea about Alaskan animals and glaciers. I got to know of Vole and ice worms (worms that live on glaciers). Who knew!
To summarize, Who Lives Near a Glacier?: Alaska Animals in the Wild is engaging, entertaining, and educational.
I received an ARC from NetGalley, Sasquatch Books, and Little Bigfoot and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Both with poetry and teaching-style prose, Susi Gregg Fowler introduces us to the wonderful fauna to be found in glacial areas, particularly in Alaska. Included is information about the formation and types of glaciers. What a wonderful book to read and reread!
The illustrations by Jim Fowler are muted colors and impressionistic in style rather than photos or Audubon in style.
Well suited for reading WITH someone of any age and also for independent readers.
I really want to get one for my local public library!
I requested and received a free temporary e-book on Adobe Digital Editions from Sasquatch Books/Little Bigfoot via NetGalley. Thank you!
P.S. These faunae are also found in Newfoundland and Norway!

What an informative and cute story. The facts were delightful to read. The illustrations and rhyming made it fun to read. Young readers would enjoy listening to this one and learning about the animals in Alaska. Thank you to NetGalley for the wonderful ARC.

This book is about the different organisms that live on and around glaciers. It is beautifully illustrated and jam packed with fun and interesting facts. For each organism the author includes a poem and a fact, but the poems are all quite different styles - some are dense and long, others are short and sweet which makes it feel a bit disjointed. Overall it's a fun book and provides an opportunity to teach kids about something they probably don't know much about.

I'm lucky enough to not only live in Alaska but to have taken a few glacier viewing tours. I savored this book and all the wonderful memories it brought back. Beautifully illustrated it combines those with poetry, somehow appropriate for the awe inspiring beauty of glaciers and, indeed, Alaska itself, that tells you about not just the glaciers but the living creatures that live on or near them. I won't take away any of your first time reading charm to come by sharing this one phrase that leaped up at me as being insightful and conveyed my own sense of wonder during my glacier visits:

"You're left with the sense/You've been given a gift."

This book is another gift. Enjoy the lovely illustrations of everything from the majestic eagles and massive humpback whales to the wolves, bears, ravens and moose you'll encounter almost everywhere in Alaska. Of course, go figure, the one animal I haven't seen near a glacier is a moose but, well, since they visit my own front yard frequently, I guess I'll just call the mama moose and calf seen along the road on my last trip to Seward to catch a boat for a wildlife tour as counting.

Anyone with an interest in Alaska or wildlife period will treasure this book. Teachers, you will find this book of interest for most age ranges. The poems, rhythmic and fluid, are relatively easy reading with assistance for younger children. The artwork illustrates the words nicely and can be used to ignite discussion. If you've ever been lucky enough to visit Alaska or are just dreaming, the book will make a lovely souvenir for anyone of any age, to be honest, of their glacier or wildlife sightings. Alaska's wild places and its wildlife definitely leave us feeling we've been giving a gift when we sight them. To borrow another phrase from the book, "The memory lingers/you hold it inside."

Thank you #NetGalley and #SasquatchBooks -- #LittleBigfoot for letting me daydream about my last glacier visit a few years ago. It's a memory I'll treasure forever and this book was a lovely reminder.

This is a beautiful book that shares facts about glaciers and the animals that live near them. This book would be geared towards older children. There are large words and concepts that younger kids might not understand. This would be a great book to share if you were planning a trip to Alaska so they would know what to look for and expect. I must admit I had never heard of ice worms before and found them very interesting. I didn't realize some of these animals lived near the glaciers such as porcupines. This is a very informative book.

I love all the different animals featured in this book. I also appreciated all the different facts about each animal and glaciers in general. The scientific explanation of how glaciers are formed was very informative. Beautiful illustrations!

This awesome non-fiction picture book tells the story of life in the arctic (specifically Alaska) through poetry as well as interesting facts. The pictures are very detailed and look as though they've been painted on a canvas. The illustrator also plays with colour ensuring that readers see there are flowers, leaves and a variety of beautiful animals in and around glaciers. The poems are enjoyable and fun to read, but are also informative. For example, the poem on black bears includes information about: habitats, weight, cubs, hair, speed, swimming, tree climbing, claws, food/prey.

As a grade 3 teacher I could definitely see myself using this book as an introduction to a lesson. I could see using it in ELA to look at types of books/writing including non-fiction and poems, I could see using this to inspire art, and most of all I could definitely see using this as part of a unit on the arctic (Science), the North (Social Studies) and habitats (Science).

I so appreciate Netgalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book. I look forward to purchasing a copy for my classroom library soon!

I'm going to change the saying from "hungry as a horse" to "hungry as a moose"!

And maybe "strong as an ox" to "strong as an iceworm"?

We have to stay with the times, and all the new information, am I right?

Alaska is unlike any other state in the US. This beautifully illustrated book introduces us to all the amazing animals and environment of Alaska. I found the writing whimsical and entertaining, and sneakily informative.

I'd recommend this book to anyone who loves nature and especially to anyone who loves travel.

This is a really fun book about all of the amazing animals that live on the glaciers in Alaska! The one thing I really liked was the rhyming description of each animal. What a great way to gets kids interested in learning. And the artistry in this book is unbelievable! It looks as though every picture was hand painted (maybe it was)!

A wonderful book about the various Alaskan wildlife that live in and around glaciers. The book offers poems and fun facts about animals and even includes a section detailing how glaciers are formed and the various types of glaciers making it an educational read as well. I thought the artwork was a beautiful companion for the content of the book.

Who Lives near a Glacier? Alaska Animals in the Wild is a children's book written by Susi Gregg Fowler and illustrated by Jim Fowler. Whether towering high above the water's surface, or spreading out as a massive ice field in an open plain, glaciers slowly shape the environments and ecosystems that they move through. And while the size, scale, and temperatures may seem extreme, there is a vibrant community of wildlife living in and around these massive flows of ice. Through poems paired with information about each animal, Who Lives near a Glacier? celebrates the creatures that thrive alongside the shifting landscape. From enormous whales swimming alongside ice walls rising out of the ocean, to the tiniest of ice worms that make their homes inside glaciers, readers will learn about a variety of local wildlife.

Who Lives near a Glacier? is a combination of rhyming poetry, nature paintings, and factoids. The illustrations are done like paintings, and pair nicely with the poetry and chosen facts. I thought they were well done, but I think I might have preferred actually photographs to the artwork when possible. This is not to say they were not quality, but comes down to my personal preference. I was impressed with the wildlife chosen for inclusion, especially that plants were included. Too often the less flashy plants and animals are ignored in favor of better known, cuter, or dramatic creatures. Here we get a look at a variety of far more expected and common animals. I like that the information of glacier formation is included as well.

Who Lives near a Glacier? is a book that will appeal to interested readers, and could be useful in discussions about nature, climate, and Alaska with young readers.

I really love the artwork- and I say that instead of illustration because that's what it is, art. The content is delivered in a rhyming pattern, which I tend to find keeps kids attention longer, paired with the intricate images. There is a lot of scientific/biological/geological matters discussed, so I would be sure to read this with your child together the first time, and be open for questions pretty regularly throughout reading the book. I wouldn't say this is a book for beginner readers, because it is definitely longer than most picture books, and contains more challenging content. I think this is a great, important, educational read, but it's definitely one meant to challenge the reader, rather than to simply entertain.

Beautiful illustrations and interesting facts

I very much enjoyed this book, especially looking at the beautiful, detailed illustrations of these wonderful animals. The texts are rather ambitious, thus this is a book you can reread many times and learn something new every time.

This is a wonderful children’s book about Alaskan wildlife. The illustrations are colorful and the poetry is fun and educational. Recommend this book for older elementary students.

This book is so perfect to give to any child! It is both beautiful and educational. As an adult I found myself learning things I didn’t know!

I had no idea what a vole was!

I love the fact that the book focused on the animals of Alaska, but also provided how glaciers are formed as well.

My one complain is that at times the font could be hard to read.

I would gift this book to any child!