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Fat Bear and Friends Books
Book One
BOOK THREE
Book One
"How Fat Bear Got His Name"
He was forgotten and left in a closet. Abandoned and afraid this bear found a new home.
Book Two
BOOK THREE
Book One
"Fat Bear Finds A Friend"
In his new home Fat Bear found love and hugs. But life got busy and the Blonde haired girl didn't have much time left for Fat Bear until
BOOK THREE
BOOK THREE
KEY EMOTIONS IN BOOK ONE
"PADDY PAWS JOIN THE CLAN"
KEY EMOTIONS IN BOOK ONE
KEY EMOTIONS IN BOOK ONE
KEY EMOTIONS IN BOOK ONE
ABANDONMENT
LONELINESS
FEAR
JOY
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About the author
About Deborah Kerridge
I guess story telling is in my genes. My “Dadcu” (grandfather in Welsh) was a great story teller. He was a Welshman who went out to China in 1919 and lived there until after the war. I remember him coming to stay and all the children gathering in my Wendy House in the garden, spell bound, as he told stories.
He also wrote stories for BBC Radio. When I was a little girl there was a daily radio program called “Listen With Mother” at 2 pm. They always started by saying “are you sitting comfortably”, to which I would answer loudly “yes”, and then, as if it was to me specifically, the narrator would say “....then I’ll begin”. My grandfather’s stories were mainly set in China and all had a message or moral theme.
I remember two particularly. “Peach Blossom Valley” was about a poor Welsh shepherd boy who falls asleep on a mountain in Wales and wakes up in Peach Blossom Valley China. He lives there but must return at 18 and when he leaves he is disappointed to be given an empty box. Of course it turns out he has been given the gift of knowledge. Another “The Blue Fairies” is about manners.
A very rude little boy wants to see the illusive blue fairies in the forest.
But every time he gets part way on the journey he does something rude like sneeze without saying “excuse me” and ‘zap’ he is back where he started. Eventually he learns about manners and meets the rare blue fairies.
So my grandfather’s blood gave me the urge to provide a legacy for Fat Bear, Friendly Bear and Paddy Paws who do exist and have been my stalwart companions for 40 years through illness and loss, particularly as I struggle with lung cancer. I wrote the Fat Bear stories children's books for my goddaughter Jenna. Jenna is a very soft hearted girl who was adopted from Russia. I watched as she adjusted to a new country, struggled fitting in at school and finding real friends.
I wanted to weave in themes such as finding a new home, belonging, needing to fit in, the nature of real love and friendship and change. I thought to do this through the eyes of these three gentle teddy bears because they have been part of Jenna’s life from when she landed in Canada. Then having written the stories many people encouraged me to put them out to a larger audience. In doing this it seemed appropriate that they not only entertain children but to also to do good. To that end portions of proceeds will be donated to Children’s Hospitals and Children’s Charities.
I very much hope you enjoy the Fat Bear and Friends Series.
Deborah Kerridge
"I read Deborah's 3 books about the teddy bears to my 3 1/2 year old nephew yesterday modifying the text somewhat to meet his ability and concentration level. He really liked them. He wanted to read the next one and then the next. He was suitably sad that Fat bear felt sad and lonely. He liked
Margaret W. (Toronto)
I work with children and those that I have shared the books with are very engaged with the story as well as the great illustrations. I would recommend them highly to parents and teachers alike.
Helen R.
This book set is great for children to learn more about emotional engagement and I really love the fact that some of the money is going to charities. Very enjoyable.
Vida
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