Oskar and the Bear is an absolutely adorable book.  From a teacher’s standpoint, for the youngest of readers there’s a lot of great rhyming schemes that help a child develop phonological awareness, for early readers the repetitive nature makes it easy for them to follow along and develop their reading skills.
Kelly Maree has written a story with a strong message about friendship and bravery. I know both parents and teachers adore books that teach our kids about important life lessons.

Brooke Nendal

3rd Grade Teacher - (M.Ed.) Elementary Education and (M.Ed.) Special Education

Kelly Maree has captured the reader by creating rhyming lessons to teach children, lessons that we try to teach our little ones as they grow and ask important life questions about themselves and their surrounding world.

I had the privilege of reading all three stories in the series and as a parent myself, I could not recommend these books highly enough, to parents, grandparents and educators.

I am very proud of Kelly Maree and her beautiful imaginative mind to come up with this masterpiece of Oskar’s Adventures Series.

Jane Gorka

Cafe Manager and Mother of One

Oskar and the Bear is a charming story, showing that first impressions can be deceptive and shouldn’t be relied upon. Kelly Maree has created an optimistic story that’s beautifully written and illustrated. The gentle rhythmic language would be perfect both for bedtime reading and for young readers.

L. Krippner

Fuctional Health Coach - UK, www.practicalhealthcoach.uk

I loved Oskar and the Bear.  It’s a delightful story, with a lovely theme and amazing illustrations!  I look forward to Kelly Maree’s next book.

Steve Semmens (BCom, BBus - Hons)

Director - The Persuader, www.thepersuader.com.au

Jacqui Preugschat

Author - Tessa's Books of Elegance, www.tessas.com.au

Oskar and the Bear is a beautifully written and illustrated children’s book from start to finish. There are a myriad of teachable lessons throughout the book and children will relate not only to the main character Oskar but also to his new found friend. The story teaches compassion, kindness and most of all the power of friendship. Loved it! I want to sample more books by this fine author, kudos to Kelly Maree.

Penelope Lagos

Author, penelopelagos.com

Oskar and the Bear is wonderful rhyming read.  Kelly Maree should be very proud of her work, it’s just simply a gorgeous book.

Leanne Tennant

Professional Musician and mum of two, www.leannetennant.com

Oskar and the Bear is a great read and the illustrations are fabulous. Kelly Maree has done an amazing job creating a children’s book, that captures the children’s attention from the very first page! I really hope there are more children’s books to follow.

D. Passfield

QLD State Manager, Reach Local