Piggie Bear® Testimonials
Testimonials
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The story of Piggie Bear and the Piggie Bear plush will provide needed comfort to the children under our care at the Bob Murphy Emergency Family House. The families we care for at Illumination Foundation have endured hardship, poverty, food insecurity, housing insecurity and trauma. Piggie Bear will be a new and soft friend that can provide a cheerful respite and ray of hope to children that have had little of either. For children especially, the stigma of homelessness goes straight to their hearts and minds as they live in a world of uncertainty and despair. Piggie Bear plush and the Piggie Bear book explains and shows these children that they are not alone - they have a friend that speaks to them in a safe and comforting language. Piggie Bear is a symbol of a new beginning for the children we serve.
Terry Campbell Illumination Foundation |
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Dear Piggie Bear, Being able to give you to children who are seriously ill, anxious, experiencing a divorce or the end of life of someone special has been so helpful. Children and teens have shared their feelings with you as they experience difficult events in their life, helping them feel better. I look forward to sharing you with more of the children I support.
Colleen Cherry, MSCL CCLS CT GCCA-C PlayWell Child Life Services |
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Who is Piggie Bear®?
Piggie Bear is the main character of “The Power of Piggie Bear”, a children’s book written by ELF's founder, Mara James. Piggie Bear helps children develop their Emotional Intelligence (EQ) using the following five tools:
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The Piggie Bear® BookELF donates copies of “The Power of Piggie Bear” to children’s hospitals, foster children and children that have been abused. The book is currently available in English and Spanish. A Power of Piggie Bear curriculum for Kindergarten is coming soon!
ELF aims to raise awareness of mental health challenges and be part of the solution to empower children everywhere. By spreading Piggie’s Bear’s powerful lessons, we can help boost self esteem and help children manage their emotions in a fun and loving way. |
The Piggie Bear® PlushWe have partnered with Build-A-Bear to create the Piggie Bear stuffed animal. Soft and cuddly, the stuffed animal will provide comfort to any child needing a little TLC. The plush is designed to complement Piggie Bear’s teachings from the book and reinforce positive emotional skills. Like the book, Piggie Bear will be available to purchase or donate from our website shortly! |