What Bear Said about Life, Love, and Other Stuff by Jack Wiens
A book blog tour from iRead Book Tours.
Thank you to the author, publisher, & Lauren at iRead for providing me with the information for this tour. 
Quick Summary
The book can be read in brief two or three-page segments, and the reader will take away a thought-provoking life lesson. In the beautifully illustrated woods, you will also meet Jay, a Raccoon, a Badger, an Elder Moose, and others who add to the fun and adventure.
This is the perfect book for parents or grandparents to read with their young readers.
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Book Details
What Bear Said about Life, Love, and Other Stuff by Jack Wiens
Published by Torchflame on October 15, 2024
Genres: Fiction, Children's, Inspirational & Personal Growth, Values & Virtues
Format: Hardcover, Paperback
Pages: 98
Source: iRead Book ToursThe boy has a lot of questions—hard ones about love, honesty, grief and loss, prejudice, forgiveness, why we are here, and more.
Bear's wise answers are always offered with compassion and enthusiasm. The friendship between these two is deep, tender, and sometimes fun. Bear's clear, common-sense philosophy of life is a welcome contrast to the complex world our children face today.
On the beautifully illustrated pages, you will also meet Jay, Raccoon, Badger, Elder Moose, and others who add to the fun and adventure.
Walk with Boy and Bear for a while in the woods and see what you might learn about life, love and other stuff.
This uplifting book will surely become a treasured collection of simple wisdom, inspiring rich, meaningful conversations between adults and children alike.
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Purchase Links for What Bear Said about Life, Love, and Other Stuff
- Wiens, Jack (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 100 Pages - 10/15/2024 (Publication Date) - Torchflame Books (Publisher)
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Also available on BN.
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My Thoughts on What Bear Said about Life, Love, and Other Stuff
What Bear Said about Life, Love, and Other Stuff is a delightfully insightful collection of reflections on life, love, and the world around us, all shared through the wise and witty lens of Bear, Jack Wiens’ charming and philosophical creation.
The book is lighthearted yet deeply profound, blending together anecdotes, humor, and heart. Bear’s musings remind us to appreciate the simple joys in life and tackle its challenges with grace and good humor.
What Bear Said about Life, Love, and Other Stuff invites you to pause, smile, and reflect—a perfect companion for anyone seeking a fresh perspective or a dose of wisdom wrapped in warmth.
The book can be read in brief two or three-page segments, and the reader will take away a thought-provoking life lesson. In the beautifully illustrated woods, you will also meet Jay, a Raccoon, a Badger, an Elder Moose, and others who add to the fun and adventure.
What Bear Said about Life, Love, and Other Stuff is the perfect book for parents or grandparents to read with their young ones.
I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.
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Jack Wiens has illustrated over 40 children’s books and designed many book covers, a family magazine, curriculum materials and greeting cards. He has also exhibited his fine art in galleries and art shows in Colorado, Missouri and Oregon. Jack earned a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and worked as a counselor for 34 years in private practice as well as in a hospital inpatient addictions program and mental health centers. He led many workshops on communication, relationships and self-care during his career as psychotherapist. He lives in Ashland, Oregon, where he enjoys the natural beauty of nearby mountains, lakes and rivers, the creative energy of the community and good friendships. Besides hiking, biking and tennis, a favorite activity is exploring the Oregon coast and whale watching in Depoe Bay.About Jack Wiens
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Guest Post from the Author of What Bear Said about Life, Love, and Other Stuff
“On this day I was thinking of how much I loved these woods and Bear and all the critters…
Bear what is love? I heard a song that said,
“Love is the Answer.”
I don’t even know the question.
What Bear Said
Oh good! Love is my favorite subject!
We all need love. If you love someone you’re kind to them, patient, understanding, forgiving. You want what’s best for them.
Love is what you feel for your family and friends. Love holds us together, brings us
joy and gratitude. It makes us want to do
and be our best. We can’t live without love.”
Call me corny, but I really do believe love is the answer to most problems we face as human beings. So, of course, I would make this a favorite subject of Bear. The boy is trying to figure out exactly what love is and this comes from my own experiences of love in various forms within my family and in my ever-changing surroundings as I grew up.
Not everyone who was supposed to love me made me feel loved. They didn’t know how to express it clearly. Some expressed it a lot, almost to the point of overwhelming me with it. Love can be confusing. Sometimes it is more about the other’s need than about actually loving us. A young child cannot discern the difference.
To me, there is nothing more important than for a child to feel loved and to know they are loveable. Without this a child is lost in a scary world and will develop unhealthy ways to compensate. At any age, when the core of our being is filled with a solid knowing that we are loved, we are more likely to be happy, peaceful, healthy and able to deal with life. We are also going to be able to give love.
Bear gives the boy an important message about loving himself, which the boy can’t entirely grasp at first. This is a major life lesson for all of us, I think, to actually learn to love and accept ourselves. It is crucial because without self-love it is very difficult to love anyone else.
Bear talks about love of friends, family, parental love, love of self and being “in love.” The chapter following deals with forgiveness which is almost always a part of loving someone or ourselves. Bear also teaches boy it is important to tell someone why you love them and to be honest and kind in our communication with everyone. Bear models acts of kindness and compassion, all a part of being a loving person.
There is a passage in the book where the boy tells Bear his feelings are hurt by something Bear did. There is an honest conversation, an apology, and forgiveness. I included this in the book because I want the young reader to understand that even in very loving relationships there can be hurt feelings, misunderstanding and things can be repaired when communication is honest and the intention is loving and goes both ways. Hopefully, these scenes will inspire deeper conversation within a family who reads What Bear Said together.
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Giveaway!
Plush bear and Author-Signed copy of What Bear Said about Life, Love, and Other Stuff (Hardcover) (one winner) (USA only) (ends Dec 20)
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WHAT BEAR SAID ABOUT LIFE LOVE AND OTHER STUFF Book Tour Giveaway
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Book Title: What Bear Said About Life, Love, and Other Stuff by Jack Wiens
Category: Children’s Fiction (Ages 3-7), 98 pages
Genre: Juvenile fiction/picture book/values & virtues
Publisher: Torchflame Books
Release date: October 15, 2024
Tour dates: Nov 25 to Dec 13, 2024
Content Rating: G. Specifically for children.
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This looks like a cute story. Thanks for sharing.
Gina, thank you for your wonderful review of my book! I really appreciate you featuring it. Happy Thanksgiving! Jack Wiens
You are most welcome. I can’t wait to share it with my grandsons this weekend! Happy Thanksgiving to you, too.