Chronicles of Teddy the Bear-Forever Friends

<p><strong><em>The Chronicles of Teddy the Bear: Forever Friends</em></strong></p><p><strong>A Heartwarming Chapter Book About Friendship Foster Care and Being Seen-Just as You Are</strong></p><p><em>By Deborah Share</em> </p><p></p><p>With short accessible chapters gentle humor and emotionally resonant moments this book is perfect for early independent readers.</p><p></p><p><strong>Teddy is a joyful big-hearted bear who sees the best in everyone-even the prickliest porcupine.</strong></p><p>Teddy might be clumsy struggle with handwriting and have trouble keeping his shoes tied but his invisible disability doesn't stop him from being a truly amazing friend. With the help of his wise and wonderful mom Teddy has learned that kindness curiosity and compassion matter more than being perfect.</p><p><strong>Pippa is a quiet porcupine in foster care-her fifth placement.</strong> She's tired of starting over scared to trust</p><p>and sure no one will ever really understand her. She's built walls around her heart to stay safe.</p><p>But everything changes when she meets Teddy.</p><p>Through spilled grapes rainy day puddles whispered secrets and one very real friendship </p><p>Teddy helps Pippa believe-just maybe-that love and belonging <em>are</em> possible after all.</p><p></p><p><strong>Told in short accessible chapters with alternating points of view <em>Forever Friends</em> is a heartwarming humorous</strong></p><p><strong>and emotionally honest story that celebrates:</strong></p><ul><li>Foster care and chosen family</li><li>Neurodiversity and invisible disabilities</li><li>Empathy healing and the courage to trust</li><li>The quiet power of friendship</li></ul><p></p><p>Perfect for independent readers family read-alouds and classroom libraries this tender chapter book is ideal for fans of <em>Because of Winn-Dixie</em> <em>Wemberly Worried</em> <em>Ivy + Bean</em> <em>The Invisible String</em> and <em>The One and Only Ivan</em>.</p><p></p><p><strong>Why Readers Love <em>Forever Friends</em></strong></p><ul><li>Relatable sweet and emotionally rich-this is the kind of book that sticks with you.</li><li>My kids couldn't stop talking about Teddy and Pippa. We laughed we cried and we grew together.</li><li>Perfect for teaching empathy and celebrating differences. A must-have for every classroom.</li></ul><p></p><p> <strong>Product Details</strong></p><ul><li>Reading age: 6-10 years</li><li>Grade level: K-4</li><li>Paperback: 98 pages</li><li>Language: English</li><li>Publisher: MomMom Publications</li><li>Dimensions: 6 in. x 9 in.</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p>Bonus: Includes a parent/educator guide with conversation starters and ideas for real-life kindness.</p>