A confusing view of the world awaits a young bear and his sister when their parents take them along a journey of which they had never heard before, yet they are not alone. Soon they realize that their peers are confused as they are and that they can rely on others for support and guidance. Bubba, the young bear, is the protagonist of the story which unfolds in the forest. With the assistance of their peers and teacher, Bubba and his sister are able to understand the changes in the family and develop skills to cope with them. They also become more open to seeking appropriate support as they...

The current book is the second edition of Pollito's Angel, originally presented in the first volume of Healing Hearts of Nature: Five Therapeutic Fables for Children. It is ideal for children aged 8-11 and is intended to assist parents and caretakers in discussing some of the common concerns that children experience related to bullying; whether they are victims of bulling or they, themselves, bully others. Since children at times feel uncomfortable in initiating conversations with their parents about their concerns, fables and stories provide the ideal means for children to portray their...