Pol Polaire #3

The third volume of Caroline Soucy's charming Glénat series finds a sweating, clearly overwhelmed polar bear mom trudging through a scorching desert landscape, saguaro cacti towering around her while two energetic polar bear cubs scamper ahead on the sun-baked road — a bird perched coolly overhead completing the fish-out-of-water scene. "Mission Maman" promises all the warmth and gentle humor that comes with parenthood pushed far outside its comfort zone. If you've been following Pol Polaire's adventures, this 2024 installment looks like a delightful continuation of the series' playful heart.