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info@bearing-up.co.uk or bearingup100@gmail.com
Book and Bear Bundle £20 - plus postage and package to be added - £3.95 for most UK Addresses (email for p&p for the Highlands and Islands and overseas.)
🌟Bearing Up Book
🌟20cm Plush Bear
🌟Bear’s Accompanying Plush Mini Rucksack
🌟Cute Gift Bag
🌟Mini Certificate of Authenticity
🌟Free Bearing Up Bookmark (whilst stocks last)
🌟PDF Adoption Certificate (A4)
🌟PDF mini Bear Story Certificate for Classroom/child (A4)
(PDFs will be sent via email)
Book Only: Available directly too. Or at Vennel Books Forfar, Ink and Quill Montrose and on Amazon for £9.95
Discover your inner "Little Bear" by Bearing Up
Welcome to Bearing Up's first mental health picture book, crafted to support primary schools and their communities. Our first book aptly named, "Bearing Up," embarks on a journey of self-discovery, designed to foster a growth mindset and empower children with a sense of belonging and love. This is where young minds learn to grow their GRIT.
Introducing "Bearing Up": more than just a story
"Bear Up" is a unique mental health picture book, skillfully designed and written by a dedicated teacher with 18 years of experience. It offers a multifaceted approach to understanding emotions, tailored to meet the needs of primary school children, schools, and the wider community in the UK.
A cleverly layered story
Follow Bear on a journey to find a quiet, calm cave, only to discover others with their own challenges. This multidimensional story uses rhyming and repetition to engage young audiences, making complex themes accessible and memorable.
Addressing vital themes
"Bearing Up" thoughtfully touches upon bullying, body dysmorphia, loneliness, anxiety, grief, and many other relevant mental health topics. Key language used is highly relevant for today's schools and communities.
Empowering young minds & communities
Designed to support primary school children and their communities, this book aims to foster a sense of belonging and self-actualisation. It’s an essential tool for building nurturing and accessible kindness classrooms.
Why choose Bearing Up the picture book?
Bearing Up the book stand out because it is designed and written by an experienced teacher, with a wealth of knowledge and experiences. This extensive knowledge includes a deep understanding of attachment theory and how to build kindness classrooms that are nurturing and accessible to all children. There are hints to the escalation and de-escalation process, 'fizzy feelings,' breathing techniques, and having a solution focused approach, with a final twist to ensure the reader is left feeling resilient. With hidden depth this is a story that will resonate with both children and adults!
Crafted by an experienced educator
Our first book is a product of 18 years of classroom experience, coupled with an extensive knowledge of attachment theory. We are dedicated to creating resources that build nurturing and accessible environments for every child, promoting kindness and understanding in schools. With further books and resources coming soon too!
Our mission: nurture and empower
We want every reader to feel empowered, to experience a profound sense of belonging, and to know that they are truly loved. Our goal is to help children grow their own GRIT (Growth Mindset, Resilience, Initiative, Tenacity) through engaging and meaningful stories and resources. With many resources and ideas available for free! Check out our blog, Facebook Group, TikTok and Instagram!
