Famileez of the Month: The Van North Polar Bears

February 5, 2025

Li’l Woodzeez is celebrating its 15th anniversary! Each month of this year, we’ll be taking a closer look at one chosen family and recognizing all the things that make it special. We want to give a big round of applause to all the wonderful Famileez that make up our beloved town of Honeysuckle Hollow!

This January, we’re putting a spotlight on the Van North Polar Bears. Have you met them before? Don’t be shy – come and say hello!

In this family of four, there’s Mom Annana, Dad Oslo, and kids Siku and Sesi. Together, these friendly bears run the Honeysuckle Hollow Safety Department! They teach everyone how to stay safe. They shovel snow, they make sure that construction workers wear hard hats, and they even put out fires! The Van Norths have an incredible job here in Honeysuckle Hollow.

Fun Facts About the Van North Polar Bears

Polar Brrrs. The Van North Polar Bears lived in the Great White North before moving to Honeysuckle Hollow! There, they loved to watch the northern nights after a day of playing in the snow.

Sun & Snow. In their spare time, the Van Norths love to go skiing, skating, and sledding, of course! Winter activities help to keep them feeling warm. In the summertime, though, you can find them surfing at the Sunshine Tiki Hut. The beach is the place to be when it’s hot n’ sunny.
Favorite Foods. The Van Norths love homemade crepes with whipped cream and maple syrup. Add a few fresh berries, and you’ve got a big plateful of yum!

Northern Traditions. Oslo loves to go ice fishing. He brought this tradition with him from the north and he has taught many other Woodzeez how to do it, too!
Hidden Talents. Siku and Sesi are Honeysuckle Hollow’s undefeated champions at building snow forts! They love to play this game with all their Li’l Woodzeez friends as soon as it snows.

Did you know?

In Inuktitut, the Inuit language, Siku means “ice” and Sesi means “snow!” Depending on the dialect, there are as many as 53 different words for snow in Inuktitut. Anana means “mother!”

Oslo, on the other hand, is a name known for the capital of Norway. They have snowy winters there, too!

Read the Polar Bears’ Stories

Find more stories about the Van North Polar Bears on the Li’l Woodzeez blog!

Bring These Woodzeez Home

Surprise your li’l one with both the Van North Polar Bears and the Honeysuckle Hollow Safety Department for less than $30! Like all Famileez of four, the polar bears come with changeable clothes and an illustrated storybook. The Safety Department includes a toy fire engine, a ladder, and lots of li’l accessories – great toys for kids 3 years and up.

The Van North Polar Bears

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Fire department playset with animal figurines and fire engine

The Safety Department

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Thank you for taking the time to meet the Van North Polar Bears! Can you guess which family is next? Stay tuned to find out! Follow us on Instagram and subscribe to the Li’l Woodzeez newsletter so you don’t miss a thing. And check out our 15-year timeline for a full history of our cute li’l town.