Book Title: What Bear Said about Life, Love, and Other Stuff by Jack Wiens
Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 98 pages
Genre: Juvenile fiction/picture book/values & virtues
Publisher: Torchflame Books
Release date: October 15, 2024
Content Rating: G. Specifically for children.
The boy has a lot of questions—hard ones about love, honesty, grief and loss, prejudice, forgiveness, why we are here, and more.
Bear's wise answers are always offered with compassion and enthusiasm. The friendship between these two is deep, tender, and sometimes fun. Bear's clear, common-sense philosophy of life is a welcome contrast to the complex world our children face today.
On the beautifully illustrated pages, you will also meet Jay, Raccoon, Badger, Elder Moose, and others who add to the fun and adventure.
Walk with Boy and Bear for a while in the woods and see what you might learn about life, love and other stuff.
Review: With lovely and colorful illustrations, story is reflection of the kind wisdom of Bear. Have a question? Just ask Bear and see what he says. His answers were thoughtful, sensitive, and poetic.
“If you don’t have control over something, then all you can do is let it go, focus on the present, breathe in and out, and trust you will be able to handle what comes up. And, remember, you can ask for help.”
“Life is a messy mixture, and our hearts are big enough to hold a mix of feelings about it all.”
“Just forgive yourself and move on.”
“If you are truly sorry, you work on changing your behavior.”
“When I don’t forgive someone, it makes me grumpy and gives me a tummy ache. Resentment builds up and I might act mean towards the person. The sooner I can forgive, the better. Oh, and when I forgive, it doesn’t mean I’ve decided what they did was okay. It just means I’ve decided to be done being angry. I’m letting it go so my tummy can feel better.”
Bear has something to say about the following topics: friendship, the present, love, forgiveness, death, and honesty. The advice is useful for anyone, no matter what age. Such great advice about life! What a fun and enjoyable read! Follow Bear and see what he has to say. You can’t help but want Bear as your friend.
Rating:
5 stars
Jack Wiens has illustrated over 40 children’s books and designed many book covers, a family magazine, curriculum materials and greeting cards. He has also exhibited his fine art in galleries and art shows in Colorado, Missouri and Oregon.
Jack earned a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and worked as a counselor for 34 years in private practice as well as in a hospital inpatient addictions program and mental health centers. He led many workshops on communication, relationships and self-care during his career as psychotherapist.
He lives in Ashland, Oregon, where he enjoys the natural beauty of nearby mountains, lakes and rivers, the creative energy of the community and good friendships. Besides hiking, biking and tennis, a favorite activity is exploring the Oregon coast and whale watching in Depoe Bay.
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This looks like a very enjoyable read. Thanks for sharing.
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