Kelly Bear MATERIALS

Kelly Bear Books

Children, ages 3-9, find the Kelly Bear books fun to read again and again. All children readily identify with the green bear who shares his experiences. (Over 250,000 books sold!)

Why do children LOVE Kelly Bear?
Kelly Bear shares his feelings and experiences FIRST and then asks children about their lives. The interaction books are to be read by a teacher or relative with a child or children. After the adult reads the questions on each page, children respond as though they are conversing with Kelly Bear, so it is easier for them to speak openly. When the adult listens carefully and repeats what the child says, the child feels valued and accepted. The resulting adult-child communication and bonding fosters the child's self-confidence. The books further children's social, emotional, physical and intellectual development.
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Kelly Bear Feelings Book
THEME: Everyone feels good and bad, now and then. Encourages children to learn a feeling vocabulary, verbalize their feelings, learn positive ways to deal with negative emotions, and develop EMPATHY toward others. Feelings included: happy, angry, lonely, excited, embarrassed, sad, proud, scared, jealous, and loved. -->Order individually for $5.95 at Amazon - Click Here. Also available as a complete set from Bureau for At-Risk Youth.

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"It's the best 'feelings' book I've found." -- Jane Bailey, teacher

Kelly Bear Health Book
THEME: Since I only have one body, I'm going to take care of it. Challenges children to live healthy lives by exercising, washing, eating good food, brushing their teeth, and resting. It teaches the difference between medicine and harmful drugs. -->Order individually for $5.95 at Amazon - Click Here. Also available as a complete set from Bureau for At-Risk Youth.

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"...this book presents the basic information children need to know to stay healthy." -- JoAnn H. Patray, professor

Kelly Bear Earth Book
THEME: There is only ONE earth, so I'm doing all I can to take care of it. Teaches ways young children can help care for our planet. Topics include conserving water, electricity, paper, food, energy, and emphasizes recycling and caring for animals. Contains suggestions for teachers/parents. -->Order individually for $5.95 at Amazon - Click Here. Also available as a complete set from Bureau for At-Risk Youth.

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"These are all wonderful ways to help our planet - very relevant examples!"
-- Tiffany Jinings, first grade teacher

Kelly Bear Drug Awareness Book
Provides adults with the words to explain harmful drugs to children. It includes fifteen creative activity sheets with detailed suggestions for their use. It stresses a "No to Drugs" message. See CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES for examples. -->Order individually for $5.95 at Amazon - Click Here. Also available as a complete set from Bureau for At-Risk Youth.

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"... provided the opportunity for me to explain my ideas about alcohol and tobacco, and for him [grandson] to ask important questions." -- Eula Hardnett, grandmother

Kelly Bear Behavior Book
THEME: Everyone makes mistakes. Increases a child's interest in being helpful, generous, polite, kind, truthful, thoughtful and dependable. It encourages children to accept responsibility for their own behavior. -->Order individually for $5.95 at Amazon - Click Here. Also available as a complete set from Bureau for At-Risk Youth.

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"This book encourages the development of humane characteristics, while helping children recognize their own shortcomings without shame." -- Janice E. Grove, director of a child care program

Kelly Bear Activities Book
Reinforces the positive concepts expressed in the previously listed three books. It contains thirty reproducible activity sheets with detailed instructions for their use. See CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES for examples. -->Order individually for $5.95 at Amazon - Click Here. Also available as a complete set from Bureau for At-Risk Youth.

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"What a creative, fun way for children to learn and to discover more about themselves..." -- Diane Schultz, parent