Bear Learns How to Be a Rainbow

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.

The book's back matter includes "Bear's Toolkit," offering simple, evidence-based techniques that will help young readers recognize their worries and use the calming tools to is manage fear and overthinking. Some of these tools include simple breathing exercises, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral strategies that help manage anxiety and build resilience.

With Jennifer Whelan’s whimsical illustrations and Deirdre Brandner’s practical toolkit resource, Bear Learns How to Be a Rainbow is a fun and uniquely engaging adventure.

Audience: 3–9-year-old children, parents, carers, pediatric allied health professionals, educators, therapists.