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The Heart of A Bear: Bear Gets His Heart Checked [Print Replica] Kindle Edition

by Renee M. Langstaff (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.9 out of 5 stars 51 ratings

This is a charming and beautifully illustrated picture book designed to comfort children with heart conditions and assist parents in explaining what to expect during a heart examination.


A trip to the Cardiology office or hospital can be a scary time for children and their families. Also, children with heart conditions often feel as though their heart is “broken” which makes them feel different. This is a delightful story which explains several cardiac examinations and reassures everyone that hearts can be fixed and the ability to love can never be taken away.


Readers will follow Bear through a heart screening where he meets the following characters:

  • Muriel the Physician Assistant (PA) who takes his blood pressure (BP) and directs his care

  • Captain Eli who performs his electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG)

  • Dr. Fish who performs his echocardiogram (echo)

  • Sidney the stethoscope who listens to his heart(auscultation) and also serves as his friend and his guide

This is a heart-warming and a unique resource for parents, families, and friends of children who have cardiac conditions or require cardiac evaluation for any reason. It can be read out loud or put in the hands of young readers ages 6-10. However, the characters and message are so beautiful that anyone may fall in love. It is a perfect gift from the heart and a percentage of all proceeds are donated to children’s charities.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07NVQV73Z
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ MBK Enterprises, LLC
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 17, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 21.6 MB
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  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 out of 5 stars 51 ratings

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Renee Langstaff

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Renee Langstaff is the founder of Sidz Kidz, LLC. The Sidz Kidz mission is to prevent sudden cardiac death in youth through cardiac screenings, AED availability, education, and research as well as to support families in dealing with a cardiac diagnosis in children. Sidz Kidz is a heart-centered organization which donates a portion of all proceeds to support this mission. Renee also serves as the Screening Coordinator for Simon’s Heart, a non-profit organization dedicated to this same vision.

Renee graduated with distinction from Arcadia University’s Physician Assistant Program where she now is the Director of Admissions and Assistant Professor. She was awarded the prestigious Alumni Achievement Award in 2013 in recognition of a stellar record of academic excellence as a physician assistant student at Arcadia University as well as continuing success as a clinician, educator, and health care advocate. She has twenty years of experience in cardiology and still practices clinically in this field.

Born and raised in Ogdensburg, New York, Renee now resides in the Philadelphia region. She has two children, Domenic and Gabriella and is “Fairy Godmother” to Sydney, who was born with congenital heart defects. She is a former collegiate swimmer and has highlighted her mission in several international swims between Canada and New York. In her free time you will find her at the gym, reading, or brushing up on her photography skills.

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Customers find this children's book heartwarming and informative, particularly noting how it explains heart screenings in terms children can understand. The book is well-illustrated, charming, and makes children feel comfortable during medical procedures. They appreciate the loving characters and consider it a fun read.

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25 customers mention "Heartwarming story"25 positive0 negative

Customers find this book heartwarming and suitable for children, particularly noting it serves as an essential tool for explaining medical experiences.

"...Children will relate to Bear, the lovable but frightened protagonist in this cute, yet educational story on the importance of heart screenings...." Read more

"This sweet book simplifies the scary idea of taking your child to a heart specialist...." Read more

"...of untimely deaths in otherwise healthy athletes, this wonderfully warm children’s story impresses the importance and ease of cardiac screenings...." Read more

"...Bear gets his heart checked is a wonderful way to ease children’s fears and prepare them for medical screenings and appointments...." Read more

23 customers mention "Information quality"23 positive0 negative

Customers praise the book's educational content, particularly its informative approach to heart health and screenings, with one customer noting how it describes the process in terms children can understand.

"...but frightened protagonist in this cute, yet educational story on the importance of heart screenings...." Read more

"...It is so important to prepare your kids and yourself as a parent. The pictures and equipment are so kind and gentle...." Read more

"...warm children’s story impresses the importance and ease of cardiac screenings...." Read more

"This story is so touching and inspirational...." Read more

12 customers mention "Readability"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book wonderful and sweet, with one mentioning it's a great book to read to kids.

"Bear Gets His Heart Checked is a unique book with a very important message...." Read more

"...My special needs some loved this book. He smiled the entire time. Great book" Read more

"Such a wonderful book. A terrific and innovative way to make a child comfortable with a heart exam. Warmed my heart...." Read more

"...A great book for a great cause!" Read more

10 customers mention "Illustrations"10 positive0 negative

Customers praise the illustrations of the book, finding them wonderfully illustrated and beautifully written. One customer notes that the pictures and equipment are kind, while another mentions that the story helps ease children's fears.

"...The pictures and equipment are so kind and gentle. It easily makes your child feel comfortable when they need to go to the doctor...." Read more

"...The illustrations are sweet and appealing! Looking forward to this talented author’s next publication!" Read more

"...Wonderfully illustrated and written. I loved it." Read more

"This is a beautiful book with an important message for kids about loving and being loved despite whatever physical challenges you may face...." Read more

8 customers mention "Likability"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book charming and sweet.

"...Children will relate to Bear, the lovable but frightened protagonist in this cute, yet educational story on the importance of heart screenings...." Read more

"...The illustrations are sweet and appealing! Looking forward to this talented author’s next publication!" Read more

"...beautiful book with an important message for kids about loving and being loved despite whatever physical challenges you may face...." Read more

"“Bear Gets His Heart Checked” is a very sweet and educational approach to explaining to children the process of getting your heart checked...." Read more

4 customers mention "Character development"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book.

"...a child of what to expect at a heart exam with gentle and loving characters. My daughter loved the story and Bear!" Read more

"I loved the sweet characters in the book who were all there to help bear while he was at his heart screening...." Read more

"...Warmed my heart. Absolutely love the character Bear Look forward to seeing him more." Read more

"...in a way that makes it less scary for kids and parents, with fun characters throughout. The story is very touching!" Read more

4 customers mention "Comfort level"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book comforting and gentle.

"...The pictures and equipment are so kind and gentle. It easily makes your child feel comfortable when they need to go to the doctor...." Read more

"...way for children to relate to the machines and tests and feel comfortable with each of them. Every child should have less stress with these test!..." Read more

"...great job of informing a child of what to expect at a heart exam with gentle and loving characters. My daughter loved the story and Bear!" Read more

"...Great way to explain to kids what happens and make them feel comfortable and at ease. 🥰..." Read more

4 customers mention "Fun read"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fun to read.

"This book was both fun and informative!..." Read more

"...book does such a great job at explaining this process in a simple and fun way that will help kids be excited about getting their hearts checked and..." Read more

"...It is a fun read that me and my kids enjoyed!" Read more

"...adorable story to the illustrations, it was such an enjoyable book to read to my children. HIGHLY recommend!!!" Read more

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  • Anonymous 123
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must read: This book could save lives!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2019
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    Bear Gets His Heart Checked is a unique book with a very important message. Going to the doctor’s office can be a terrifying experience for children, especially when they find out its to get their heart checked. This book gives parents the ability to explain to their little ones why not to fear this visit! Children will relate to Bear, the lovable but frightened protagonist in this cute, yet educational story on the importance of heart screenings. Reading this as a bedtime story can really help extinguish any lingering fears in a child’s curious mind about the doctors. A must read for children of all ages!
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  • Jersey Girl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Parents must read
    Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2019
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    This sweet book simplifies the scary idea of taking your child to a heart specialist. It is so important to prepare your kids and yourself as a parent. The pictures and equipment are so kind and gentle. It easily makes your child feel comfortable when they need to go to the doctor. This book should be in all pediatric cardiology offices. My special needs some loved this book. He smiled the entire time. Great book
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  • Corinne Tudman
    5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely little story with a comforting message
    Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2019
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    With all the news stories of untimely deaths in otherwise healthy athletes, this wonderfully warm children’s story impresses the importance and ease of cardiac screenings. Children will readily relate to Bear as the main character and his fears and hesitancies as he moves through the screening process. The depiction of the tools as characters helps to de-mystify their purpose and relieve the children’s anxieties. The illustrations are sweet and appealing! Looking forward to this talented author’s next publication!
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  • Bethany Gould
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing and Inspirational
    Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2019
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    This story is so touching and inspirational. Having several family members and friends who have had children screened for congenital heart defects I can relate to the fear and anxiety a child might feel as they get their heart checked. Bear gets his heart checked is a wonderful way to ease children’s fears and prepare them for medical screenings and appointments. Wonderfully illustrated and written. I loved it.
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  • RR
    5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME BOOK!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2019
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    This book was both fun and informative! It is great for young kids who may have to go and get a check up done, because it makes the process much less intimidating. It also sheds light to kids of some of the cool things that can be done in medicine! I would definitely recommend reading this to your youngsters!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Book and an Important One
    Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2019
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    This is a beautiful book with an important message for kids about loving and being loved despite whatever physical challenges you may face. It is an incredible book for children who have or may have heart diseases, a demographic that is currently quite underrepresented in books aimed at helping kids get through the physical problems that none of them should have to face. However, the book's message that you can share your love no matter what happens in life makes it perfect for kids and adults of all shapes and sizes.
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  • Nick Moylan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming story for kids, parents, or anyone!!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2019
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    Having your heart checked can be scary, especially for a little one that has no idea what to expect. This book does such a great job at explaining this process in a simple and fun way that will help kids be excited about getting their hearts checked and be intrigued to learn more about their hearts! Even without fears of getting your heart checked, this is a heartwarming story that anyone would love!
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  • Marcy Downey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and educational for kids!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2019
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    “Bear Gets His Heart Checked” is a very sweet and educational approach to explaining to children the process of getting your heart checked. It is well written and illustrated, and can make the experience less scary for kids! It is a must read for pediatric cardiac patients! ❤️
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  • Dora Rodrigues
    5.0 out of 5 stars "Heart" Warming!!
    Reviewed in Canada on February 25, 2019
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    This book makes doctor visits fun for kids!! It's so beautiful, thoughtful, and heals the soul. A must for all parents and kids alike. <3
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