The story and illustrations within this book portray how society can reject or accept someone who is disabled: Through its introduction to children, learning and discussion can be promoted about less fortunate people in our world thus assisting children to realise that human beings, like the Bear Yellowy, are sensitive and that they too have the need for love, affection and acceptance in our world. I would recommend this publication to parents and teachers alike in the hope that they can allow the children to reflect on attitudes within our society. The detailed beautiful illustrations, together with the "Little Bear Dictionary" are a delightful and informative method of adding meaning to the contents of the book "Little Bear Yellowy".
Jacqueline R, Dipl. ED. B.E.D.
"Bear Yellowy" is a book for young and old. Thought - provoking - memories of our own childhood - the uncertainty and insecurity during the social era of infancy - doubts about acceptance!
But Spring emerges with magical moments as mysteries of life unveil and social relationships are formed.
Summer is our fulfilment of life in full bloom. "Seeds of fruit and flowers are the children of our plants", and as they blossom into adulthood our youth fades as the flowers wither and the leaves fall leading us into Autumn.
Winter brings us together in our twilight years and with good fortune and God's blessings we rest in comfort, enjoying those final moments of freedom.
Because of bad home environment and other social factors they see themselves of little worth, just as "Yellowy" did. They see themselves as "different".
Often their poor self image leads them to obtain some recognition and sometimes this can lead to more serious crime and imprisonment, Bear Yellowy's "dark cave" from which there appears to be no escape. We all at some stage experience that lonely "dark cave". It is a symbol of our isolation, whether we be trapped inside or standing outside.
No doubt, our children growing into adulthood, dream of being loved and being able to love, but sometimes like Yellowy (on page 19) they will only watch from behind the fence.
Who will be a "Whitey"? Who will say "Come out it is a beautiful sunny day."? Can you say "Your eyes beam in the sunlight"? Can we communicate some hope where there is none?
Perhaps we can tell how God made our human Yellowy in His own image and no one is inferior but all are equal.
