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Big Bear Was Not the Same Hardcover – Picture Book, August 24, 2021
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A soft introduction to PTSD for young readers, from the bestselling author of The Memory Box
Little Bear loves the woods, his home, and going on adventures with his best friend, Big Bear. Big Bear is so big and strong and brave. He always protects Little Bear and helps him feel safe. Then something scary happens to Big Bear. He's caught in a forest fire. Even after he escapes and is safe, Little Bear can tell that Big Bear is not the same. He runs, roars, or freezes in fear when ordinary things happen in the woods that remind him of that traumatic day. How can Little Bear's big, strong, brave friend be so scared now? And how can Little Bear be a good friend?
In Big Bear Was Not the Same, Joanna Rowland, author of the bestelling book The Memory Box, gently introduces young readers to the common feelings of fear, anxiety, and anger that can follow a traumatic event, and shows them how to have empathy and compassion for themselves and for loved ones experiencing the effects of trauma.
Includes backmatter written by a family therapist with information on how to talk about trauma with children.
- Reading age4 - 7 years
- Print length32 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Lexile measureAD470L
- Dimensions8.75 x 0.25 x 10.25 inches
- PublisherBeaming Books
- Publication dateAugust 24, 2021
- ISBN-101506471412
- ISBN-13978-1506471419
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- The Memory Box: A Book about Grief
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An Inside Look at Big Bear Was Not The Same
A compassionate, child-friendly story about trauma, empathy, and friendship
-Written by bestselling author who specializes in writing comforting books for children experiencing difficult situations
-Introduces children to post-traumatic stress disorder in an age-appropriate way
-Encourages the development of empathy and compassion in young readers
-An excellent tool for counselors, mental health professionals, and social workers
-Additional information to help children understand trauma is included at the end of the book
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Editorial Reviews
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"Joanna Rowland has a gift for telling stories that help children heal." --Anna Shinoda, author of Learning Not to Drown and senior advisor to the Campaign to Change Direction, Books Change Direction Initiative
"An accessible, age-appropriate primer that sheds light on trauma and PTSD." --Publishers Weekly
"This tender read-aloud gently affirms that healing takes time, support, and lots of love." --Laura Renauld, author of Porcupine's Pie, Bear's Bicycle, and Fred's Big Feelings: The Life and Legacy of Mister Rogers
"This book is an important asset to every shelf. Through its sincere and gentle text and art, Big Bear Was Not the Same handles the unpredictable effects of trauma in a tender and thoughtful way that both children and adults will find comforting." --Jessixa Bagley, author of Boats for Papa
"Whether you relate to Big Bear or Little Bear, this is a sweet and gentle story that makes the difficult emotions following a traumatic event easier to understand. This subject that is rarely touched upon in picture books is made accessible with soothing words and cozy illustrations." --Jessie Oliveros, author of The Remember Balloons
About the Author
Joanna Rowland grew up in Sacramento, California, where she still lives today with her husband and three children. She teaches kindergarten by day and writes picture books at night. In the summer, you'll find her at the pool coaching synchronized swimming or cozying up with a book. She is the author of The Memory Box: A Book about Grief; The Memory Book: A Grief Journal for Children and Families; Stay Through the Storm; When Things Are Hard, Remember; and Big Bear Was Not the Same.
John Ledda was born and raised in southeast Michigan. He moved to the San Francisco Bay Area to pursue his MFA at the Academy of Art University. He is the illustrator of Kiki Kicks by Jane Yolen and Ariel Stemple, Big Bear Was Not the Same by Joanna Rowland, and other titles.
Product details
- Publisher : Beaming Books (August 24, 2021)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 32 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1506471412
- ISBN-13 : 978-1506471419
- Reading age : 4 - 7 years
- Lexile measure : AD470L
- Item Weight : 13.8 ounces
- Dimensions : 8.75 x 0.25 x 10.25 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #252,884 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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About the author
Joanna Rowland is from Sacramento, California where she lives with her husband and three children. She teaches in elementary school and writes picture books. Her books include The Memory Box: A Book About Grief, Stay Through The Storm, Always Mom; Forever Dad and The Monstructor. In the summers you’ll find her by the pool watching synchronized swimming, in the mountains, on the coast, or reading behind a good book.
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Wonderfully written story and beautifully illustrated, I recommend this book to any home or school library.