y separately published work icon Bipolar Bears single work   picture book   children's  
Alternative title: Bipolar Bears : A Storybook for Children who have a Mum or Dad with Bipolar Disorder
Date: 2011 Note: Copyright 2011
Issue Details: First known date: 2011... 2011 Bipolar Bears
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This beautifully illustrated children´s book, finished in watercolour provides wonderful pictures aimed at children from 5 years old. The book follows the story of Daddy Bear and his family as he has a Bipolar episode. His children are dragged along on his rollercoaster ride where he starts many activities - but before they are finished, he moves onto the next. The story explains what can happen during a manic episode and then how a doctor and rest can help calm Daddy Bear's very busy brain. This story helps children understand the behaviours associated with Bipolar Disorder.

(Source: author's statement)

Notes

  • "A storybook for children who have a mum or dad with bipolar disorder" Cover
  • For primary school age.
  • Endorsed by the Mental Health Foundation A.C.T.

Affiliation Notes

  • Writing Disability in Australia:

    Type of disability Bipolar disorder.
    Type of character Primary.
    Point of view Third person.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Woden, Woden Valley area, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory,: Sue Hueston , ca. 2011 .
      Extent: 1 v.p.
      Edition info: 2nd
      Description: col. illus.
      ISBN: 9780646562131 (Pbk.)

Works about this Work

[Untitled] Kaye Throssell , 2012 single work review
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , May vol. 56 no. 2 2012; (p. 18)

— Review of Bipolar Bears Sue Hueston , 2011 single work picture book
[Untitled] Kaye Throssell , 2012 single work review
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , May vol. 56 no. 2 2012; (p. 18)

— Review of Bipolar Bears Sue Hueston , 2011 single work picture book
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