Publication Date: 2023
CHILDREN WILL LOVE THE CHARACTER IN THE BOOK AS SHE GROWS AND
LEARNS THE VALUE OF WRITING!
Stella loves and collects teddy bears.
When faced with an essay, she tries to avoid doing her homework
after a bout with writer's block. How she overcomes her obstacles
through closer bonds with her creative Japanese grandmother makes
this book likely to inspire the growth of a young reader faced with
any kind of writing assignment.
Genie
Chow has created a truly enchanting work for children of all ages
with this masterfully illustrated and inspiring tale.
Lynn Boland, Writer
Stella learns a gentle lesson when her efforts are rewarded with
her grandmother's special Teddy Bear.
Pamela Nett, Artist
My
grandchildren absolutely loved "Bear Hugs for Stella." They enjoyed
the bright and detailed illustrations of the sweet teddy bears, and
the engaging story of Stella. As an elementary school teacher, I
appreciate how the story progresses through Stella's typical
childhood emotions of being stubborn and frustrated, to being
highly motivated to do her school project. I plan to use this book
in class in the upcoming school year.
Laura Gardner,
Elementary School Teacher
When Stella visits her Grandma Yumi who makes
teddy bears
"to bring joy to others," she feels proud and inspired to share her
Grandma's story and her own love of teddy bears with
others.
Evelyn Florin,
Retired
Middle School
Teacher