Way up at the North Pole, the bear family is getting ready for their first trip to sunny Africa. Papa, Mama, big brother Oleg, and little Victor all dream of seeing, with their own eyes, the fabled animals they've only glimpsed in magazines. But when they reach their destination, the three older bears can't spot a single sign of life. Only Victor – who hasn't been able to get a word in edgewise – can see the giraffes the rest of his family thinks are just trees, the hippos that llook like rocks in the river, the elephants they sit on to rest, and other hilarious misunderstandings. A book full of fun surprises and discoveries for young readers, who get to lead the way!