Bear is back and he’s worried! 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. With Jennifer Whelan’s adorable illustrations and Deirdre Brandner’s practical toolkit resource, Bear Learns How To Be A Fish is a fun
adventure through the worries of every day.
Deirdre Brandner is a Psychologist with over 30 years’ experience supporting children of all ages. Deirdre provides evidencebased techniques in Bear’s Toolkit that will help young readers recognise their worries and use the calming tools to manage fear and overthinking. Her passion for books has led her to know that the magic of Bear can guide every reader through the trickiest of times. Jennifer Whelan is an author and visual artist. In addition to her creative endeavors, she is also a dedicated Human Rights Advocate and is excited about sharing the third book in The Bear Learns series. Through her captivating storytelling and charming illustrations, readers will be taken on a magical journey with Bear in yet another unforgettable adventure.
* Bear’s back in the third instalment of the popular children’s book series, Bear Learns!
* Featuring an engaging new adventure story with adorable illustrations and evidence-based resource techniques for young readers and their carers on how to help manage worry, anxiety and build resistance.
* Audience: 3-9 year old children, parents, carers, paediatric allied health professionals, educators, therapists.
* Discover the Bear’s Toolkit resource inside each book in the Bear Learns series. Includes simple, evidence-based techniques from psychologist and co-author Deirdre Brandner that will help young readers recognise their worries and use the calming tools to manage fear and overthinking. Some of these tools include simple breathing exercises, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioural strategies that help manage anxiety and build resilience. Not every child is able to see a child psychologist and many parents and educators are desperate for ways to support their client or child—this is where the Toolkit and structure of Bear’s story are useful.
* Other titles available in the series: Do Bear Who Eat Blueberries Go Bananas (9781922810021) and Bear Learns How To Be A Rainbow (9781922810014).
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* The Bear Learns series is an official resource partner for Bluestone Families Wellness Retreat.
