Countless parents have come up to me at markets, emailed or messaged me telling me that Bear Extraordinaire is their childβs favourite book. π₯Ή
Every copy can include a handwritten message from me, Crystal! Simply add the name of the little reader (or readers) you'd like to celebrate in the space provided.
A beautiful gift for any child, and especially meaningful for families navigating visual impairment or celebrating neurodiversity.
Join Wendall, a blind polar bear, as he sets off from his home in the Arctic on a journey that will change his life forever. Together with his new friend Ivan, Wendall learns you don't need to see with your eyes to experience the world's beauty, and discovers he's not a polar bear at all, but the first of the Spirit Bears!
This heartwarming story celebrates differences, resilience, and finding your own extraordinary way through the world. Perfect for teaching children about inclusion, disability awareness, and the many ways we can experience life.
DETAILS:
- 32 pages
- Whimsical watercolour illustrations
- Ages 3-8 (or your target age)
- Softcover
- 8Γ10β
- Written and illustrated by Crystal McIntyre
THEMES:
Inclusion β’ Disability Awareness β’ Self-Discovery β’ Resilience β’ Sensory Experience
Countless parents have come up to me at markets, emailed or messaged me telling me that Bear Extraordinaire is their childβs favourite book. π₯Ή
Every copy can include a handwritten message from me, Crystal! Simply add the name of the little reader (or readers) you'd like to celebrate in the space provided.
A beautiful gift for any child, and especially meaningful for families navigating visual impairment or celebrating neurodiversity.
Join Wendall, a blind polar bear, as he sets off from his home in the Arctic on a journey that will change his life forever. Together with his new friend Ivan, Wendall learns you don't need to see with your eyes to experience the world's beauty, and discovers he's not a polar bear at all, but the first of the Spirit Bears!
This heartwarming story celebrates differences, resilience, and finding your own extraordinary way through the world. Perfect for teaching children about inclusion, disability awareness, and the many ways we can experience life.
DETAILS:
- 32 pages
- Whimsical watercolour illustrations
- Ages 3-8 (or your target age)
- Softcover
- 8Γ10β
- Written and illustrated by Crystal McIntyre
THEMES:
Inclusion β’ Disability Awareness β’ Self-Discovery β’ Resilience β’ Sensory Experience
