Brandon And The Bipolar Bear: A Story For Children With Bipolar Disorder

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Summary: A simple explaination for a complex illness
Review: Brandon and the Bipolar Bear is a wonderful tool to help explain to a child what bipolar illness is without talking down to him. The way the story is written will not bore a child with long and overly detailed clinical explainations. The new illustrations are wonderful and make the story not only informative for the Brandons in our lives but do so in a gentle, non frightening manner. There are wonderful examples of what the child is feeling so other children can more easialy understand what kids they know with this diagnosis are feeling. So glad there is finally something that can be shared with the community.

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Summary: Wonderful Resource!!
Review: Parents of children with pediatric bipolar disorder will celebrate the release of this new color version of Brandon and the Bipolar Bear. It is a beautifully illustrated story told with compassion and understanding of a complex and difficult to treat disorder. My child benefited greatly from reading this book when she was first diagnosed with bipolar disorder. It helped her to understand many of the symptoms she was dealing with and gave her hope for the future. It was also helpful for her sister to read to gain insight into her sibling's illness. Brandon and the Bipolar Bear is written in a way that children can relate to, using language and descriptions of symptoms that they can easily identify with. It is a wonderful resource and educational tool for parents, therapists, doctors and educators. It is a must have book for anyone who works with or cares for a child with pediatric bipolar disorder.

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Summary: Sensitive and practical - this book is a must have!
Review: This book helps explain bipolar disorder and the treatment for it to both the child with the illness and the parents (and siblings). The illustrations help the book come alive and allow the child to see him or herself in the story and relate to Brandon. And while this book explains a serious illness, it offers hope. This is the best tool to introduce and explain this illness to a child.

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Summary: Very good book a must have for any home!!!
Review: This is a Must have for any home with Children that have Bipolar Disorder or, anyone who wants to learn more about the Disorder. It helps Children to realize that they are not alone in this world.This book had great pictures with very vivid color.It has nice Paper with a nice Gloss finish.

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Summary: Empowering children with bipolar disorder
Review: This is an absolutely wonderful book that provides parents an opportunity to help their children with bipolar disorder understand the illness in language that is child friendly and truthful. The illustrations are absolutely beautiful,they depict the depth of emotions that are seen in this illness with unbelievable detail. This book is a MUST HAVE for every child with bipolar disorder and a wonderful addition to every home library. Only through education and knowledge can parents and children develop the skills necessary to successfully fight this very serious neurological brain disorder and empower the child to take control of their illness!