The Snow Bear (Paperback)

Nic Tuff

ISBN 10: 1631952889 / ISBN 13: 9781631952883

Published by Morgan James Publishing llc, 2021

About this Item

Paperback. The story of The Snow Bear guides children on a journey to find ways of working with difficult emotions, such as anxiety and fear, using mindfulness.The Snow Bear is particularly suited for times of great social and environmental change to help children find a place of fearlessness. Based on observations from nature and wisdom millennia old, the story within works with animal archetypes exemplifying characteristics of modern times that the protagonist, Barry Bartholomew, has to overcome. Barry seeks the wisdom of the forest community himself and from the wise Snow Bear. The Snow Bear helps Barry overcome his anxiety and fear of an impending forest fire using lessons on mindfulness and the wisdom of the natural world. As the lessons come to a natural end, Barrys solidity is tested by a fire that has overcome the forest. He works with the various psychologies of each species in the forest community to help them cross to the other shorean allegory for finding complete freedom within oneself. A timeless, entertaining, allegory designed to help children understand and relate to their emotions by offering tools of mindfulness and using direct observations from the natural world. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Snow Bear (Paperback)
• Publisher: Morgan James Publishing llc
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1631952889
• ISBN 13: 9781631952883
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Darrow, Zoë
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

The story of The Snow Bear guides children on a journey to find ways of working with difficult emotions, such as anxiety and fear, using mindfulness.

The Snow Bear is particularly suited for times of great social and environmental change to help children find a place of fearlessness. Based on observations from nature and wisdom millennia old, the story within works with animal archetypes exemplifying characteristics of modern times that the protagonist, Barry Bartholomew, has to overcome. Barry seeks the wisdom of the forest community himself and from the wise Snow Bear. The Snow Bear helps Barry overcome his anxiety and fear of an impending forest fire using lessons on mindfulness and the wisdom of the natural world. As the lessons come to a natural end, Barry’s solidity is tested by a fire that has overcome the forest. He works with the various psychologies of each species in the forest community to help them “cross to the other shore”―an allegory for finding complete freedom within oneself.

About the Authors

Nic Tuff is a graduate of Middlebury College and has his Masters of Elementary Education. He taught children in academic settings for many years. Nic has been a student of Zen Master, Thich Nhat Hanh for the last ten years and has spent many months in retreat settings, helping lead children’s mindfulness programs. He spends his time in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts where he hikes, mountain bikes, kayaks and studies natural history.

Aside from being a renowned fiddler, Zoë Darrow has been drawing cartoons and illustrations since she could hold on to a pencil. Her first works focused mainly on the adventures of her pet cat Boo. Since then, she has expanded to working on children’s books, botanical art, tattoo design, and an assortment of raccoon themed greeting cards which she sells internationally. Influenced by the styles of Tasha Tudor, Beatrix Potter, Jan Brett, and other childhood favorites, Zoë enjoys staying at home and anthropomorphizing her pets.