These polar bears hang out near an abandoned research station on Kolyuchin Island off Chukotka, Russia. We asked what you thought they were thinking or feeling in these funny photos. (In case you missed it, see page 5 in your January/February 2026 WORLDkids magazine.)

“Mom, can I have some coffee? I’m really tired from that party.” Hadley M., age 10

“This is the best toothbrush I’ve tried yet!” Brigitta B., age 11, Tucson, AZ

“Hey! Why is this wood here!” Finlay, age 9

“What a boring day it is” Elizabeth P., age 11

I guess I’m like Goldilocks now; breaking and entering, sleeping in other peoples homes, oh well, (Snore). Skye C., age 13, Franklin, TN

I’ve been yelling at this thing for 15 minutes and it still hasn’t moved. Rude! Sienna C., age 15, Franklin, TN

“The pizza guy is here!” Everett, age 9

“MY FACE IS BROWN!!!!!” Levi T., age 9

“Oh, it’s my neighbor Steve. Hey, Steve!” Harper A., age 10

“Polar bears need houses too!” Titus T., age 12

“I’m so hungry, but I don’t want to move.” Leah, 4th grade

“I love you, stick, but why are you so heavy?” Ava, 4th grade

“I’m robbing your house.” Jaxon, 5th grade

“Why did I stay up so late last night? I’m so tired. Oh no, where’s my stick?” Bree, 4th grade

“Nooo, my log! Come back!” Harper, 4th grade

It’s so cold out here. Maybe this stick will help me start a fire. But I am just too lazy. Rachel M., age 7, Reno, NV

“Some help over here!” Isaiah

Stay off my lawn, young whippersnappers! Solomon L., 5th grade

Time for a rest! Easton W., age 8 

Is this edible? Russell C., age 9, Clinton, MS

I need a nap. Grrrrr! Adonna and Liesl A.

“Attention all bears!” Asher, age 8, Greenville, SC

“Where’s my Amazon package?!?” Avery and Rose A.

Here, here . . . come to mah mo . . . outh!!
(This polar bear is making a ramp for is dinnner to go straight to his mouth, but nobody comes due to his terrible breath) Michael, age 10 

Yawn), “I smell fish!!” Ethan B., age 8 

“WHY!” Lu, 4th grade

“Ahhhh the wood is good.” Denis, 4th grade

Yum. Ian, 4th grade

“I am a leader. I am a leader. Muahahaha.” Faith, 4th Grade

Man, I’m trying to sun tan but I’m still pale. Allie M., Corsica, SD

(AP/Vadim Makhorov)

“When will that mailman come? Oh yeah, I ate him.” Hadley M., age 10

Big bear: “This is a nice place, it’s warm and dry!” Little bear: “And safe!” Brigitta B., age 11, Tucson, AZ

“Move! Get out of the doorway bull hog!” Finlay, age 9

“Ugh.. those cubs... well, at least I’m a patient Mother” Elizabeth P., age 11

Let’s go get some food for the winter, kids; I think it’s going to be a long one. Skye C., age 13, Franklin, TN

Hey neighbor, would you like to come over for dinner tonight? Skye C., age 13, Franklin, TN

C’mon mom, when’s pizza getting here? I’m starving! Sienna C., age 15, Franklin, TN

“Guys, I think that guy has pizza.” Everett, age 9

“This house is mine!” Levi T., age 9

“Guys this is why we are living here... to spy on the neighbors.” Leah, 4th grade

“Come on move, you are in the way!” Ava, 4th grade

“New house!” Jaxon, 5th grade

“Excuse me, sir, could you move!” Linnea, 4th grade

“Ok, let’s go. Come on everyone!” Harper, 4th grade

Hey! Move. I need to get through please! Wait. Let me look at the last bit of the sunrise, ok? Rachel M., age 7, Reno, NV

Hey, what’s going on out there? Solomon L., 5th grade

This is a perfect day for a walk. Easton W., age 8 

Welcome to my humble abode! Russell C., age 9, Clinton, MS

Let’s take a nap, bears. Adonna and Liesl A.

“Mom, when’s breakfast?” Asher, age 8, Greenville, SC

“Ah! Fresh air!” Avery and Rose A.

Mummy . . . it’s cold out there! Michael, age 10 

“What a lovely day.” Ethan B., age 8 

“Your butt smells funny.” Ian, 4th grade

Do you think Mom will let us out yet. Allie M., Corsica, SD

Peek a Boo! Maley D., Corsica, SD

(AP/Vadim Makhorov)

“Murphy, that smells awful, I need some fresh air.” Hadley M., age 10

“The view ain’t bad!” Brigitta B., age 11, Tucson, AZ

“I am going to see outside." Finlay, age 9

“It’s time for lunch, kids!” Ruby P., age 10

“Nice view” Elizabeth P., age 11

 Looks like a storm is about to roll in, I’m going to have to board up these windows. Skye C., age 13, Franklin, TN

So THIS is what a dog feels like! Sienna C., age 15, Franklin, TN

“The pizza guy should have been here at 10 o’clock.” Everett, age 9

“Hey Bob, you got fish?” Leah, 4th grade

“Wow, it’s gnarly out there!” Ava, 4th grade

“Go away!” Jaxon, 5th grade

“My goodness, it’s so foggy out!” Linnea, 4th grade

“Helloo everybody!” Paige, 5th grade

“Goood morning!” Abi, 4th grade

“Well, this works as a door.” Harper, 4th grade

What’s out here? I want to know. Let me think. Maybe another bear might be out there. I want to know. Rachel M., age 7, Reno, NV

“Quiet down! I'm trying to have a nap here.” Isaiah

Who are you? Solomon L., 5th grade

Perfect home for me! Easton W., age 8 

Who, who is it? Russell C., age 9, Clinton, MS

I need a bath. Here’s another way out! Adonna and Liesl A.

“What’s the weather?” Asher, age 8, Greenville, SC

“Good Morning!” Avery and Rose A.

They should be home by now . . . Michael, age 10 

“Hey, get out of my territory!” Ethan B., age 8 

“Move it, Move it.” (The two bears in the back.). “Smell good.” (Second one) “I'm so tired.” (Third front one.)

When you try to get away from your siblings. Eli, 4th grade.

“I wonder what they think about me.” (The closest polar bear.) “Do you want to get pizza?” (The second bear.) “Yeah sure.” (The third bear.) Georgia, 4th Grade

“Um...I just wanted to breathe”... Lu, 4th Grade

Do you think Mom will let us out yet. Allie M., Corsica, SD

Ah, what a nice day, just look at all that beautiful stuff, the snow, the dead grass, the occasional human coming back, seeing me, and running for their lives, ahhh. Forrest S., age 9

Forrest S. sent in a photo of his handwritten caption: