The BiPolar Bear

This is a story about a lovable, Alaskan polar bear named Gus. He struggles with feelings of sadness and loneliness as he searches to find his purpose in life. Just when he believes there is no help for himself, he meets an empathetic seal named Cecilia and a wise penguin named Dr. Philosophical who try to help him in his quest for happiness and self-worth.
Then, Gus becomes overly excited when he starts to believe he may find happiness if he moves to Hawaii. Cecilia and Dr. Philosophical try to guide him through his roller coaster of emotions, and in the end, Gus learns valuable lessons about happiness, contentment, and self-love.

Andrea Kuenster was born in Chicago, Illinois and entered the entertainment field as a singer/songwriter. She relocated to Los Angeles and performed at a variety of venues over many years. Along with writing music, she also enjoys writing entertaining stories that stir children's imaginations in a positive way. She teamed with her brother Dan to create The BiPolar Bear.

Dan Kuenster is an Emmy Award winning storyboard artist who began his career in animation at Disney Studios, then joined Don Bluth Productions in 1982. He has worked on animated classics such as The Secret of Nimh, The Land Before Time, and co-directed All Dogs Go to Heaven. Dan has spent the last 25 years as a visionary developing interactive education. He has worked closely with curriculum experts to bring stories and educational content to a new level of engagement and understanding.