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Mawson Bear and his Furry Friends

Mawson Bear and his Furry Friends

By Mark O'Dwyer

Mawson is a big hearted, soul searching Writer-Bear. His little books are stuffed with moments of happiness for frazzled grownups.

Slow down and relax a while with Mawson's friends in their cosy, whimsical world. Refresh the soul in the tranquility of innocent hours and simple joys.

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Lionel The Lion Seeks His Fore-Lions: Pt. 1. Pictures of Oz-Stral-Ya

Mawson Bear and his Furry FriendsMay 14, 2023

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Bears About The House

Bears About The House

Some of the many bears sitting about Mawson Bear's House.

To see more visit www.mawsonbear.blog

Jul 02, 202300:35
Far Away Dry Land

Far Away Dry Land

The road goes on and on and on across a faraway dry land in the north of Western Australia

Jun 25, 202300:32
Lionel Seeks His Fore-Lions: Pt 7, Against The Wind

Lionel Seeks His Fore-Lions: Pt 7, Against The Wind

he story so far: Inspired by pictures of Tasmanian Tigers, Lionel decided he had to search for his long lost fore-lions (In Part 2) . He and Gavin hitched a ride north from Perth to Geraldton, Western Australia (in Part 3 ) then journeyed on. to the Shark Bay heritage region (in Part 4 ) where they saw wild emus. Further north they ventured finally arrive at Coral Bay (Part 5.). After a day searching the beach and dunes they decided to go wider and further in search of these elusive fore-lions.

You can see it all at www.mawsonbear.blog. This episode is on https://mawsonbear.blog/2022/03/24/lionel-seeks-his-fore-lions-pt-7-against-the-wind/

Jun 18, 202305:44
Lionel the Lion: King of the Road:Road train. Woooooo

Lionel the Lion: King of the Road:Road train. Woooooo

Lionel the little plush lion feels like a king of the road, or at least of the dashboard, as they overtake a road train

Jun 11, 202300:19
Lionel Seeks His Fore-Lions: Pt 5: Emu country to Ningaloo
Jun 11, 202306:57
Lionel Seeks His Fore-Lions: Pt 4: To Emu Country
Jun 04, 202305:38
Lionel Seeks His Fore-Lions: Pt 3. Perth To Geraldton
May 28, 202303:47
Lionel The Lion Seeks His Fore-Lions: Pt 2. Preparing the Expedition
May 21, 202303:47
When A Brave Bear Fights Cancer: A Get Well Soon Gift by Carola Schmidt

When A Brave Bear Fights Cancer: A Get Well Soon Gift by Carola Schmidt

Carola Schmidt wrote the book. Carola is an award-winning author of children’s books about cancer including Chubby’s Tale: The True Story of a Teddy. Bear Who Beat Cancer. (See below). She uses her experience as a paediatric oncology pharmacist to write scientific books for Springer Nature. She also wrote Cancer Daily Life, which was Illustrated by Rafael Antonio (see my review).


May 16, 202300:59
Lionel The Lion Seeks His Fore-Lions: Pt. 1. Pictures of Oz-Stral-Ya
May 14, 202302:07
When A Brave Bear Fights Cancer: A Get Well Soon Gift, by Carola Schmidt.

When A Brave Bear Fights Cancer: A Get Well Soon Gift, by Carola Schmidt.

In the book, Scotty is a little bear who gets a bad sickness called cancer. He's am worried and often scared because cancer is scary. Scotty keeps trying hard  to be brave

The book is to help kids feel much more brave, like Scotty, when they are getting treatment. Where can you  find When A Brave Bear Fights Cancer? You can find it on line at Amazon where it is also free to read on Kindle Unlimited. Look for the brave little bear wearing trews on the cover.

Jan 27, 202300:59
When A Brave Bear Fights Cancer: A Get Well Soon Gift, by Carola Schmidt.

When A Brave Bear Fights Cancer: A Get Well Soon Gift, by Carola Schmidt.

You can see me, Scotland The Brave, being brave in a new book called When A Brave Bear Fights Cancer: A Get Well Soon Gift, by Carola Schmidt. Carola Schmidt is an award-winning author of children’s cancer books,

In the book, I'm a little bear who gets a bad sickness called cancer. I am worried and often I am scared because cancer is scary. Always I am trying very hard to be brave. The book is to help kids feel much more brave, like me, when they are getting treatment.

It is illustrated by Mark O'Dwyer who is my Guardian . All the bears in our house helped to make the book.

Jan 14, 202300:59
She Ran Away From Love, a little book by Mawson. The Trailer

She Ran Away From Love, a little book by Mawson. The Trailer

Frilly feels small, confused and scared. She even ran away from Love. She decides to learn courage by going on a quest. Mawson tries to help and offers her a dashing steed and shield and sword. But Frilly’s quest is a quiet one. She wants to find herself. Equipped with her pink exploring bag and a selection of hats, she sets off into the wide world. Sometimes, those who go alone and quietly, simply seeking to be their best, are going on the grandest quest of all.


Jan 08, 202301:02
When A Brave Bear Fights Cancer; A Get Well Soon Book is by author Carola Schmidt

When A Brave Bear Fights Cancer; A Get Well Soon Book is by author Carola Schmidt

Do you or your child need help understanding cancer or coping with treatment? You need a bear hug boost! The strong, positive and trustworthy message in this book—coming from teddy bears you'll want to hug!—is ideal for kids that are going through cancer treatment.

Carola Schmidt is an award-winning author of children's cancer books, and uses her experience as a pediatric oncology pharmacist to write scientific books for Springer Nature. You can usually find her on Twitter @_CarolaSchmidt.

Mark O'Dwyer is the Guardian of Scotty and a photographer and writer from Perth, Western Australia. He is the creator of the Mawson Bear book series

Jan 06, 202305:42
Safe Inside Old Bear. A Humm about how we all need to feel Home

Safe Inside Old Bear. A Humm about how we all need to feel Home

Welcome back to Mawson Bear and his Furry Friends. This little episode is a Humm or poem and its read by Mark, guardian and helper of Mawson Bear. Its only a little humm, so lean back and enjoy.

Jan 29, 202202:23
About the animal rescue organisation called Free The Bears

About the animal rescue organisation called Free The Bears

I talk about the organisation Free the Bears, and its founder Mary Hutton, and do a few quick quotes from the book Free the Bears by Mary Hutton and Julie Miller

Sep 19, 202108:09
A Time To Hold: A Humm by Mawson Bear

A Time To Hold: A Humm by Mawson Bear

Mawson likes to compose little hums (between naps on his cushion). This one is a little humm about holding on to your friends when you're feeling full of bothers and worries.

Sep 11, 202102:50
Behind The Photos of 'When A Brave Bear Fights Cancer: A Get Well Soon Gift' by Carola Schmidt: Episode 3
Jul 09, 202105:35
When A Brave Bear Fights Cancer. Behind The Photo Episode 2

When A Brave Bear Fights Cancer. Behind The Photo Episode 2

We are sharing Behind-The-Photo peeks about When A Brave Bear Fights Cancer; A Get Well Soon Gift by Carola Schmidt and illustrated by Mark O'Dwyer (who is also Mawson's Guardian).
In our last exciting episode the bears got confused and baffled about a delicate medical instrument. You can hear that episode right here on your podcast platform. But the bears did find a blue broom. Did I say a broom. Yes, a broom. But how can that help? Well, listen on.
Jul 02, 202104:40
When A Brave Bear Fights Cancer, by Carola Schmidt and Mark O’Dwyer: Behind The Photos

When A Brave Bear Fights Cancer, by Carola Schmidt and Mark O’Dwyer: Behind The Photos

We are sharing exciting Behind-The-Photo peeks about the making of When A Brave Bear Fights Cancer; A Get Well Soon Gift by Carola Schmidt and illustrated by Mark O’Dwyer.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://mawsonbear.blog/2021/05/09/when-a-brave-bear-fights-cancer-by-carola-schmidt-and-mark-odwyer-behind-the-photos/

Jun 13, 202105:42
BeeBear vs The Ace Baron. Our own little version of the song Snoopy's Christmas

BeeBear vs The Ace Baron. Our own little version of the song Snoopy's Christmas

Some fun with bears


This episode is also available as a blog post: http://mawsonbear.blog/2021/05/02/beebear-vs-the-ace-baron/

Jun 10, 202103:50
Meet Scotland the Brave, star of When A Brave Bear Fights Cancer: A Get Well Soon Gift, by Carola Schmidt

Meet Scotland the Brave, star of When A Brave Bear Fights Cancer: A Get Well Soon Gift, by Carola Schmidt

Do you or your child need help understanding cancer or coping with treatment? You need a bear hug boost! The strong, positive and trustworthy message in this book—coming from teddy bears you'll want to hug!—is ideal for kids that are going through cancer treatment.

When A Brave Bear Fights Cancer: A Get Well Soon Gift, is a picture book. And its perfect as a little gift.

This episode is about Scotty, who is the patient in the book, and how he first got his name.


This episode is also available as a blog post: http://mawsonbear.blog/2021/05/05/meet-scotty-star-of-when-a-brave-bear-fights-cancer-a-get-well-soon-gift-by-carola-schmidt/

Jun 04, 202103:18
Meet the bears in Dreamy Days and Random Naps: Scotland The Brave

Meet the bears in Dreamy Days and Random Naps: Scotland The Brave

Dreamy Days and Random Naps is a little book by Mawson, the writer-bear. The book is all about having big dreams and napping. One of the bears in the book demonstrating big day dreams and ambitions is Scotland The Brave. This podcast is about him.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://mawsonbear.blog/2020/12/18/meet-the-bears-in-dreamy-days-and-random-naps-scotland-the-brave/

Apr 10, 202102:03