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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)
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"A storybook for children who have a mum or dad with bipolar disorder" Cover
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For primary school age.
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Endorsed by the Mental Health Foundation A.C.T.
Affiliation Notes
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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
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[Untitled]
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 2011 single work picture book
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[Untitled]
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 2011 single work picture book
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