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Brandon and the Bipolar Bear: A Story for Children with Bipolar Disorder

by Tracy Anglada, illustrated by Jennifer Taylor & Toby Ferguson

20 pages; Saddle stitched; illustrated; catalogue #04-1739; ISBN 1-4120-3931-2; US$11.00, C$13.00, EUR9.00, £6.50

Brandon and the Bipolar Bear is a 20-page full color book for children with bipolar disorder. It brings comfort and hope to those who suffer from this illness.

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About the Book

Brandon and the Bipolar Bear was the first fictional story available for young children about bipolar disorder. Now released as a 20-page full color library quality book with enhanced illustrations it will continue to bring comfort to young ones struggling with this serious illness. By reading the pages of this book, children and adults alike will get a rare glimpse into the private feelings and fears of a bipolar child. Bipolar children will be able to identify with Brandon's moods as he cycles between depression and mania. They will be comforted along with brandon as he learns that he is not the only one who struggles with this inner turmoil. They will be educated as he learns what the illness is, how people get it and why there is hope for him to feel better. This story is appropriate for children between 4 and 11 years of age. However it will also be indispensable to parents, health care workers, teachers, grandparents and anyone else who cares about a child with bipolar disorder. It will increase understanding and awareness of this serious illness.

"...children will follow (and relate to) Brandon's experience with rapid mood swings, irritability, his sense os always being uncomfortable, and his sadness that he can't control himself and no one can fix him. The comforting explanation of bipolar disorder that Dr. Samuel gives him makes Brandon feel not alone, not bad, but hopeful that the medicines will make him (and his Bipolar Bear) feel better. We were so moved by the power of this little book and we feel better that we now can highly recommend a book for children ages 4 through 11."

Janice Papolos, co-author of The Bipolar Child

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About the Author

Tracy (Dunham) Anglada was born and raised in southern Illinois. She wrote Brandon and the Bipolar Bear as a story for her son shortly after he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She resides in Florida with her husband and four children. Tracy is also the author of Turbo Max A Story for Siblings of Children with Bipolar Disorder and The Student with Bipolar Disorder An Educators Guide. The author can be contacted through her website at www.bpchildren.com

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