Lola the polar bear has a passion for plants. She's determined to find the rarest ones on the planet.

So Lola makes a grand decision: she's going to trek to the Amazon jungle!

It's hard work for a polar bear, but nothing holds Lola back. And there's a prize for her at the end of it, when she discovers the elusive Singing Orchid!

• Animal Explorersis a witty, entertaining picture-book seriesthat will inspire children to follow their dreams.
• Sharon Rentta's glowing illustrations are packed withfabulous charactersand funny detailsto point out and share
• Mini biographiesat the end of the book tell the amazing stories of three real-life explorers

Also in the Animal Explorersseries:

• Stella the Astronaut, in which an adventurous squirreldreams of being the first of her kind in space.
• Toby the Deep-Sea Diver, in which a young tigerlongs to explore the deepest, darkest depths of the ocean.

Praise for Sharon Rentta's books:

"Rentta's illustrations are first class . . . destined to become a favourite." Carousel

"full of colour and joy . . . great to read out loud" Books for Keeps