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Bobby the Bear and His Big Surprise

“Surprise! Happy Birthday!” It is a great feeling to be surprised for any special occasion, especially for children. That feeling of surprise is something that can last a lifetime. In Bobby the Bear and His Big Surprise, readers can explore the important theme of friendship. Bobby, the protagonist of the series, happily wakes up on his birthday, excited to share the day with all his friends at their favorite hangout spot, the lake. On the way to the lake, Bobby stops by the house of several of friends, who are not home. He finally makes his way to the lake and waits for his friends to arrive. After a lengthy wait, Bobby begins to think his friends forgot about him and his birthday.  Feeling sad and alone, Bobby returns home to receive the best birthday surprise—all his friends are there to celebrate his birthday!

The story Bobby the Bear and His Big Surprise delves into the importance friendship plays in our lives, especially for children. The story shows that our friends will always be there for us, even when we think we are alone, and it fits into the overall theme of the series which is to help guide students to be kind and respectful towards themselves and others.

Genre: Children's Picture Book
Pages: 32
Price: $19.95 Hardback (US)

RELEASE DATE: August 29, 2022
ISBNs:
Hardback: 978-1-947305-39-7
ePub: 978-1-947305-40-3

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Ryan O'Connor

Award-winning author and teacher Ryan O’Connor hails from Kansas, where his passion for writing and education developed. After being told in high school he would not be successful, Ryan dedicated his life to proving his doubters wrong and began educating, encouraging, and inspiring children of all ages to chase their own dreams. Ryan, who has a master’s degree in education, has spent the past fifteen years teaching English to students of all ages in the United States and China. When Ryan is not writing or teaching, he travels the world searching for adventure and learning about different cultures. These experiences helped shape his books– positive and uplifting stories for children ages 4-7.

After spending more than a decade abroad, Ryan now calls Kansas City home. He lives with his wife, stepdaughter, and two adorable cats.

Award-winning author and teacher Ryan O’Connor hails from Kansas, where his passion for writing and education developed. After being told in high school he would not be successful, Ryan dedicated his life to proving his doubters wrong and began educating, encouraging, and inspiring children of all ages to chase their own dreams. Ryan, who has a master’s degree in education, has spent the past fifteen years teaching English to students of all ages in the United States and China. When Ryan is not writing or teaching, he travels the world searching for adventure and learning about different cultures. These experiences helped shape his books– positive and uplifting stories for children ages 4-7.

After spending more than a decade abroad, Ryan now calls Kansas City home. He lives with his wife, stepdaughter, and two adorable cats.

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