This short wordless narrative follows Bert, a polar bear, who becomes easier to find as his environment slowly disappears. Every turn of a page reveals a landscape with decreasing amounts of snow and ice, which makes it harder for Bert to hide in. This reflects what is currently happening in the Arctic, as polar bears are becoming vulnerable as their habitat is changing and becoming smaller.
Bert is named in tribute to 'Robert Peary', the first explorer to discover the Arctic in 1909, and 'Robert W. Buchanan', the founder of 'Polar Bears International'.
The images themselves were created using recycled and scrap paper from old books and past projects, furthering the message of sustainability and consideration for the environment.
