Bear Learns
For young readers, aged 3 to 9 years, the Bear Learns book series is designed to help children navigate tricky emotions. The series follows the journeys of its loveable central character, Bear, who, with the help of his furry friends, finds practical ways to deal with the little things that create big worries for so many little bears. Created by two cousins, Deirdre Brandner, Bluestone Families’ Australian child psychologist, and talented illustrator Jennifer Whelan, these sweet, authentic stories are lovingly formulated to have lasting, positive impact on young readers, entertaining and providing a path to emotional assurance with techniques they can use their entire lives.
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Bear Learns
Bear Learns
BEAR LEARNS HOW TO BE A RAINBOW
by Deirdre Brandner (Author), Jennifer Whelan (Author, Illustrator)
Winter is coming and Bear is feeling sad, lonely and scared.
With the help of a rainbow, Bear discovers he can be the sun and as bright as the daylight sky. But what will Bear do when the rainbow disappears and winter arrives? Join Bear as he encounters the same everyday situations, troubles and emotions children do and learns how to cope with and overcome them.
For Ages: 3 - 9 years old
DO BEARS WHO EAT BLUEBERRIES GO BANANAS?
by Deirdre Brandner (Author), Jennifer Whelan (Author, Illustrator)
Bear loves eating blueberries and reading. But one day he reads something that makes him feel worried… BEARS WHO EAT BLUEBERRIES GO BANANAS! This sticky thought follows Bear everywhere but his friend Kookaburra has a plan…
Join Bear as he encounters the same everyday situations, troubles and emotions children do and learns how to cope with and overcome them.
Audience: Children
BEAR LEARNS HOW TO FISH
by Deirdre Brandner (Author), Jennifer Whelan (Author, Illustrator)
With the help of his new fish friend, Bear discovers that he can cross to the other side of the pond to get his favourite treat–a honey chocolate milkshake! But what will Bear do when he starts to worry about whales and rainstorms and ants in his pants? Join Bear as he learns how to overcome his worries in different situations by taking big breaths in and slowly breathing out.
Audience: Children