: This book is about perseverance. For children, trying their best and not giving up even when success doesn't happen immediately requires a grerat deal of strength. Many children seem to stop trying when they do not "get it" right away. Being able to kepp trying should be recognized and rewarded. It is as important in many situations as the successful achievement of the ultimate goal.
: Nippy hates the South Pole! Everything is too white, too plain, too boring, and too "vanilla" for him! Join our fickle friend as he boards an iceberg and leaves the pole only to meet up with a deadly, radioactive menace of gargantuan proportions! In the end, Nippy learns that the grass isn't always greener on the other side.