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Tao Publishing
&
Photography
Liwen Tao - Author & Photographer
Yukio and his siblings have never ventured outside the safety of mama's cozy den.
Stepping out into a frozen tundra, Polar Bear cubs discover the wonders (and dangers) of their Arctic home.
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Stunning, original photography accompanies this touching story of a mothers love and concern for her endangered offspring in our ever-changing world.
Dennis Glennon, Buddy's Magic Window
" Liwen's photography is stunning in this beautiful children's picture book. Her passion for capturing beautiful photos of wildlife will have readers flipping the pages to see what's next. Wonderful insights into the life of Polar Bears. Her passion and love for these beautiful Arctic giants shines through. This is a book you will want to keep for a lifetime."
Jenny Tsantilas, CEO, Superior
Schools Corporation
"A captivating story that takes you on at the exciting adventure of a Polar Bear cub's life. It is deeply engaging and inspires a sense of wonder for readers of every age. The combination of Liwen Tao's stunning images and vibrant style of storytelling makes "Yukio's First Day Out" a must-read! We look forward to sharing this book with our teachers and students at every one of our ten preschool locations! "
Pat Brooks, Miss Marble's
Backyard Critters
“Yukio's First Day Out is a brilliant combination of breathtaking photographs, so alive they seem to move with the captivating story of a mother's love for her babies.
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Mama Polar Bear teaches her cubs to play. hunt, and thrive in a beautiful yet dangerous environment.
This book illustrates the magnificence of nature and the need to protect it for future generations - a beautiful work that should be a classic for our times.”
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