The most common feedback I hear from parents is how much their children LOVE Wendall.

Countless parents have come up to me at markets, emailed or messaged me telling me that Bear Extraordinaire is their child’s favourite book. 🥹

Every copy can include a handwritten message from me, Crystal! Simply add the name of the little reader (or readers) you'd like to celebrate in the space provided.

A beautiful gift for any child, and especially meaningful for families navigating visual impairment or celebrating neurodiversity.

Join Wendall, a blind polar bear, as he sets off from his home in the Arctic on a journey that will change his life forever. Together with his new friend Ivan, Wendall learns you don't need to see with your eyes to experience the world's beauty, and discovers he's not a polar bear at all, but the first of the Spirit Bears!

This heartwarming story celebrates differences, resilience, and finding your own extraordinary way through the world. Perfect for teaching children about inclusion, disability awareness, and the many ways we can experience life.

DETAILS:

- 32 pages

- Whimsical watercolour illustrations

- Ages 3-8 (or your target age)

- Softcover

- 8×10”

- Written and illustrated by Crystal McIntyre

THEMES:

Inclusion • Disability Awareness • Self-Discovery • Resilience • Sensory Experience

Don’t just plan your year…live it, appreciate it and remember it.

A beautifully illustrated wall calendar filled with hopeful reminders to slow down, notice the good stuff and make room for a little more magic in your everyday.

A calendar you’ll love to look at.

✨ 13 original illustrations - A new piece of artwork to enjoy each month (bonus: frame the pieces you love after the month is over)

✨ 13 inspirational reminders - Words and artwork to make you pause, smile and remember what matters

✨ A conversation starter - Thought provoking for both your inner and outer world

A meaningful gift for…

…the friend who is always taking care of everyone else.

…the person starting a new chapter.

…your sister.

…your best friend.

…the woman who needs a reminder to slow down.

…the person who has everything except a little more magic.

To live a good, fulfilling life is not just about planning what comes next. It happens by slowing down, and noticing the moment you’re in. Because this moment IS your life. And when you can appreciate and celebrate even the smallest things, you will come to realize your life is a wonderful experience.

Make 2027 a year you'll never forget with a calendar that helps you slow down and remember it.

PREORDER YOUR 2027 CALENDAR

Your calendar will ship in November, just in time to start the new year with a little more intention, beauty and magic.

NOTE: 2027 calendar images are currently being created!

These images are from the 2026 calendar and are here to give you a peek at the style and feeling. Your 2027 calendar will feature 13 brand new illustrations.

FAQs:

When will my calendar ship? - Calendars will ship around the start of November

What does the calendar look like? - The cover is vertical and then calendar opens to hang with the image on the top

How many months are included? - 12 months (from January to December)

What size is it? - 11” x 17” when fully opened (8.5” x 11” when closed)

Is it spiral-bound / hanging / etc.? - spiral bound with a small hole for hanging

Is it printed locally? - Yes! It’s printed in Squamish, BC and hand bound by me

Where do you ship? - Anywhere

What does shipping cost for Canadians? - $5 per calendar in Canada - FREE SHIPPING on orders over $100 in Canada

What does shipping cost for International? - $5 per calendar + $5 for US orders or $10 for International orders

Can I send it as a gift? - Yes! It’s a perfect gift. To mail it to someone else, put their information in the shipping field

Can I order multiple calendars? - Yes! FREE SHIPPING on orders over $100 in Canada!