Meet Bear Learns, a book of discovery

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

Bear Learns How to be a Rainbow

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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

Do Bears who eat Blueberries go Bananas?

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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

Bear Learns how to be a Fish

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Meet the creators of Bear Learns

Created by two cousins, Deirdre Brandner and talented illustrator Jennifer Whelan, have created these sweet, authentic stories are lovingly formulated to have lasting, positive impact on young readers aged 3-9 years; entertaining and providing a path to emotional assurance at the same time, with techniques they can use their whole lives.