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The Baby Bear Paediatric Care Series

18 Mar 2025

The Baby Bear Paediatric Care Series is a heartwarming collection of stories that features stories of compassion, focusing on pressing conditions and illnesses faced by children in today's world.

Milly and the Milk Disaster
The little monkey with a food allergy

When Milly the monkey tries milk for the first time, her whole body itches!

Follow Milly as she figures out how to deal with her food allergy in this heartwarming story.

Maxine’s Big Worry
The little meerkat and the not-so-little weight problem

Maxine the meerkat loves to play with her friends, but one day, the
doctor calls her into his office for being overweight. Is she in trouble?

Join Maxine on her journey to understand healthy habits!

Leroy roars again
The little lion with leukamia

Leroy the lion loves to roar and play with his friends, but one day,
he falls sick with an illness he does not understand.

Find out how Leroy faces leukaemia in this heartwarming story.

Wallace’s song
The little whale with asthma

Wallace the whale loves to sing! But with his asthma, will he be able to
fulfil his dreams of winning the Meadowtown singing competition?

Come join Wallace on his journey as he learns how to cope with his asthma.

 

Set B

Sally's Flare of Courage
The little snake with eczema

 Sally is a kind-hearted snake with a dream as big as her heart: to become a famous actress. While her eczema can sometimes make things challenging, it never stops her from pursuing her goals. Just before a crucial audition, she finds a friend in trouble. Will she offer her help, even though it may cause an eczema flare-up?

Come join Sally in her journey of self-discovery and learn that challenges don’t define us — they reveal our strengths.

Al's Hairy Adventure
The little alpaca with sensory processing difficulties

Al is going for a haircut at the barbers for the very first time, but he is feeling scared! Al would love to share his strategies on how he got his haircut done and help other children who may find haircuts difficult.

Learn a little more about embracing our differences together through Al’s story!

Joey the Premmie
The little kangaroo who was premature

Joey the kangaroo finds out from his mum that he was born much earlier than expected. But what does that mean?

Join Joey as he learns about his history.

Pingsu Picks Himself Up
The little penguin with epilepsy

Pingsu has a secret: sometimes his body shakes, and he feels a little dizzy. His friends are curious, so Pingsu bravely explains that he has epilepsy. When he shares his condition with his friends, they learn about epilepsy and how to help Pingsu when he needs it.

Come and learn with them!

 

Set C

Emma's Diary
A story about my sister with cerebral palsy

Ever wonder what it’s like to have a sibling who’s a little different? Emma knows! Her little sister, Laura, has cerebral palsy. That means things like walking, talking and eating are adventures for Laura every day!

What does life look like for a family who loves and takes care of a child with special needs? Crack open Emma’s diary for a peek into their world!

Ethan Step Up
A story about living well with diabetes mellitus

Ethan was just a regular kid — until a trip to the doctor changed everything. Now he has Type 1 Diabetes, and life suddenly feels full of questions. What does this mean? Will he still be able to go to camp with his classmates?

With the help of his family, friends and doctor, Ethan learns how to manage his condition and discovers he’s stronger than he ever knew.

Dawn's Tummy Trouble
A story about mind-body connection

Dawn’s frequent tummy aches are affecting her life. But the doctor says she’s physically healthy, so what could be wrong?

Join Dawn as she learns about the mind-body connection, also known as psychosomatism, and how stress can affect our bodies.

As Dawn learns to cope, let’s learn from her too!

Wonderfully Me
A story about rare diseases

When Ellie starts at her new school, she’s nervous about making friends — until she meets Lyra and Theo! Lyra has achondroplasia and Theo lives with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). As Lyra and Theo show Ellie how they face life with strength and joy, she discovers what it really means to be brave.

Join Ellie on a heartwarming journey that  celebrates rare diseases, resilience and the power of empathy.

The books are also available for purchase at all major bookstores.

About the authors
The books are authored by dedicated doctors and medical professionals from KKH, who possess a strong passion for improving the lives of young patients and their caregivers. With a wealth of medical knowledge and personal experience, the medical experts provide insightful guidance and practical strategies for managing various medical conditions. Their aim is to empower families with the tools they need to navigate the challenges of illness, ensuring that young individuals can lead fulfilling lives despite their health obstacles. Through compassionate writing and clear explanations, the authors inspire hope and resilience, helping readers embrace life to the fullest while effectively managing their circumstances.