NEW YORK—June 29, 2021—Morgan James’ new release, Snow Bear: A Mindfulness Parable for Kids by Nic Tuff, is a timeless and entertaining allegory designed to help children understand and relate to their emotions by offering tools of mindfulness and using direct observations from the natural world. 

A tale that follows young bear cub Barry Bartholomew and his fear of forest fires, Snow Bear seeks to help children overcome anxiety during times of great social and environmental change. When Barry is guided by his naturalist grandmother, and wise spirit bear, the Snow Bear, he learns the art of mindfulness and compassionate understanding, and discovers a place of fearlessness.

Snow Bear helps children relate to powerful emotions, such as fear, and guides them to overcome despair and come to a place of fearlessness in times of uncertainty. By sharing young Barry’s journey and concrete examples from natural history, Snow Bear is a perfect, down-to-earth guide to mindfulness for children of all ages. 

If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Nic Tuff, please contact Nic Tuff at tufftaos@gmail.com.

About the Author: Nic Tuff is a graduate of Middlebury College and has his Masters of Elementary Education. He taught children in academic settings for many years. Nic has been a student of Zen Master, Thich Nhat Hanh for the last ten years and has spent many months in retreat settings, helping lead children’s mindfulness programs. He spends his time in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts where he hikes, mountain bikes, kayaks and studies natural history.

About the Illustrator: Aside from being a renowned fiddler, Zoë Darrow has been drawing cartoons and illustrations since she could hold on to a pencil. Her first works focused mainly on the adventures of her pet cat Boo. Since then, she has expanded to working on children’s books, botanical art, tattoo design, and an assortment of raccoon themed greeting cards which she sells internationally. Influenced by the styles of Tasha Tudor, Beatrix Potter, Jan Brett, and other childhood favorites, Zoë enjoys staying at home and anthropomorphizing her pets. 

More About This Title: Snow Bear: A Mindfulness Parable for Kids by Nic Tuff, will be released by Morgan James Publishing on June 29, 2021. Snow Bear—ISBN 9781631952883—has 48 pages and is being sold as a trade paperback for $12.95. 

About Morgan James Publishing: Morgan James publishes trade quality titles designed to educate, encourage, inspire, or entertain readers with current, consistent, relevant topics that are available everywhere books are sold. 

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