The Adventures of Baylard Bear - a story about being DIFFERENT [Kindle Edition]

Lucinda Sue Crosby (Author)

Book Description

Being different can be a heavy burden at any age, but for a child?
Who doesn't remember getting picked last for Red Rover, messing up your book report in front of everyone or trying to ignore hurtful nicknames?

Baylard Bear also knows what it's like to be DIFFERENT.

When he was just a few weeks old, he was left on the steps of a human orphanage by his bear parents, who wanted a better life for him. Now if Baylard has even a prayer of being adopted by a loving human family, he must learn to do all the things human children do.

Join Baylard as he learns to embrace the world and celebrate his unique self!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This simple, heart-felt children's book features a character anyone could relate to. This story can serve as a starting point for some important conversations between children and the adults who love and care for them ... because there's a little bit of Baylard Bear in all of us." - Dr. Lawrence Coates, PhD Lancaster, California

"From your first encounter with Baylard Bear through the last page, he continues to show that though we are all different, we all have that most important of needs - to love and be loved for who we are." - Ted Krapf, Former Program Director, Foundation for the Retarded of the Desert

"You are on the right track with Baylard Bear. As an adoptive father and in dealing with a hundred adoptive cases, we need good material to discuss adoption with our children." - David L. Ellis, Adoption Attorney

"The Adventures of Baylard Bear is a wonderful story that will help children understand that everyone is a little different and that we should embrace diversity! What an awesome lesson!" - Trisha Miller, Chief Professional Officer, Southern Sierra Boys & Girls Club

"The Adventures of Baylard Bear" is a wonderful story that will help children understand that everyone is a little different and that we should embrace diversity and individuality! What an awesome lesson! --Trisha Miller, Chief Professional Officer, Southern Sierra Boys & Girls Club

From the Author

I wrote this book to start a conversation about a serious topic. While the book has an adoption theme, I also wanted the story to be used as a tool to address bullying, social settings where a child might feel insecure or different and also as a reminder that being unique is OK.

While the story is light-hearted enough for any age, I would recommend using it for ages between 6 and 10.

I hope you will enjoy this book enough to share it with others and to post an Amazon review. Thank you for your time and I appreciate your readership.

Drop a line any time: [e-mail]

Lucinda Sue Crosby

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Product Details

• File Size: 434 KB
• Print Length: 81 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1470047470
• Publisher: LuckyCinda; 1 edition (May 24, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B008663IO0
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #819,612 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #82 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Children's eBooks > Issues > Adoption

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars "HEARTWARMING, COMPASSIONATE, EDUCATIONAL!" July 26, 2012

By Geraldine Ahearn TOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:Paperback

Lucinda Sue Crosby delivers a heartfelt story that not only brings joy to the reader, but one that refers to a very important topic for children and adults as this book educates on issues that need to be confronted in today's world in order to live a happy, healthy life. After devoting 30 years in healthcare, working for a foster care agency and raising a Special child myself, I found extreme pleasure on the crucial impact this book will make to children, teachers and parents. Baylard Bear was just a few weeks ago, when his parents left him on the steps of a human orphanage. From the time he was able to understand where and why he is where he is, there were many challenges he had to face in order to adjust. He had to deal with being different, being Special, bullying, and more. Most important, he had to be loved and to be able to love others. This book tugs at the heartstrings as it educates page-after-page. Baylard is charming and adorable, the children will love him. The story is a lesson learned that helps understand adoption, and the steps of how to go out into the world as a happy, loving, and caring person. "THE ADVENTURES OF BAYLARD BEAR" is delightful and Enjoyable throughout. In addition, the lesson taught is a valuable, priceless gift in itself. Highly Recommended!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Three cheers for Baylard! June 6, 2012

By Teddy O'Malley

Format:Paperback

This is a happy story about a little bear who is different but gets adopted by a Mommy who loves him. Even though he is different Baylard is very special and that is something he struggles to learn and understand. You will love Baylard because he is very loving and caring.

Children can really learn something from him. I found Baylard to be very relatable and not just because I am an adoptee myself. I know the struggles of finding that understanding that you are indeed "special" and the understanding that your adoptive parent really does love and accept you and that is not just going to go away one day.

As Baylard knows too well nothing feels permanent when you're an adoptee. I loved how easy Baylard was to relate to not just as an adoptee but as a "person." We all have felt like Baylard at one time when little things make us stand out enough to feel different. But Baylard learns a lot throughout this story and he finds happiness and love in his new family. Three cheers for Baylard!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A unique adventure December 3, 2012

By Ionia Martin TOP 500 REVIEWER

Format:Paperback

"The Adventures of Baylard Bear" is a unique book with a main character that children will find endearing. Although there are a couple of messages in this book that I could see being controversial, (mommy bear being to poor to keep her child and blames the humans for destroying the food source and yet drops the bear cub off for the humans to care for) what I kept in mind while reading this book was what the reading experience would be like for a child. As adults, I think we sometimes seek out problems in the books we read where there aren't any that really matter. There are a few punctuation and minor formatting and grammar issues with this book, but I felt the writing itself outweighed most of the negatives.

I liked this book for two main reasons. The first, is that this book is written with children in mind. Instead of just writing a book and hoping it's okay enough for a child to read, you can tell by the way this book was planned out that the author truly cares about delivering her message to a younger audience. I thought it was a good message for a younger child or even an older child to understand that it is okay to be different. What makes us all individual is exactly what this book is centered around. Just because we are different does not mean we are not the same in the ways that matter.

Secondly, I liked this book because the author took the time to make her main character someone that a child could get to know through the chapters and learn to care about. The beginning of this book is a little sadder than I expected for a children's title, but it did make me care what happened to the bear, hoping he would get a good home and all of his problems would be solved. I thought the ending was appropriate and really, by the end, I was so happy for the cute little bear that the questions of how this or that could happen and if a child would believe it or not no longer mattered anymore.

The day that all children's books have to be absolutely real and not feature any fantasy elements or talking animals will be the day when I give up reading and find a new hobby. I liked this book and I think it would make a great book for a child. It helps to teach compassion for other living things and opens up the possibility of a discussion on other matters as well. I liked it.