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~ HAWBEAR MERCHANDISE ~ ~~~~AVAILABLE NOW! ~~~~
Can't make it to Manitoulin Island, but interested in Hawbear merchandise?
Purchases are now available for any of the following books, hats & journals below and we are now accepting Paypal.
Purchases are now available for any of the following books, hats & journals below and we are now accepting Paypal.
Just make your choice and click the "add to cart" button below under the item you would like to purchase. If there are a few things you would like to purchase - after adding the first item to the cart, it will take you to an invoice screen where you can click 'continue shopping' to add more. When you are done, click on the 'Proceed to checkout' button and follow further instructions.
** All prices on blog are in Canadian Dollars **
** All prices on blog are in Canadian Dollars **
HAWBEAR BOOKS
Each book has approx. 25 pages of text and illustrations in full colour. Each book features a new town on Manitoulin Island, includes the Island map and has a unique feature (recipes, crafts and/or activities) for parents and children to do together.
Books are $15 each, or grab the set (book 1 & 2 in the series) for $25!
Books are $15 each, or grab the set (book 1 & 2 in the series) for $25!
CHILDRENS HATS with HAWBEAR $15 each
with adjustable back strap, available in cranberry red or lavender purple
HAWBEAR JOURNAL/SKETCHBOOK $5.00 each
5.5x8.5 inch, spiral bound with 50 blank pages ready for your creativity!
Feel free to contact us personally by email if you have any trouble or just want to say hi!
Sheila (author) @
sheila.mcdermid@gmail.com
Shannon (illustrator) @shannon.mistry@gmail.com
Thanks for stopping by!
Sheila (author) @
sheila.mcdermid@gmail.com
Shannon (illustrator) @shannon.mistry@gmail.com
Thanks for stopping by!
Hawbear books & merchandise are available locally @ the following locations:
- Home Hardware - Providence Bay
- Buie's - Spring Bay
- Tweebles - Kagawong
- Hardman's - Gore Bay
- Mac's Camp - Spring Bay
- The Wigwam - South Baymouth
- Sheguiandah Museum - Sheguiandah
- Rock & Rail - Mindemoya
- Guardian Pharmacy - Mindemoya
- Rain Barrel - Little Current
- Loco Beans - Little Current
* Hawbear Colouring & Activity Sheets for the kids! *
Click on the picture to see all activity sheets that you can print & colour!
Who is your favourite character?
Keeping things local!
We want you to know that we take a lot of pride in Manitoulin Island and have been doing our best to support local businesses (ie: printing company and embroidered hats) . Therfore our costs are a little more than if we had gone to a company over seas.
Our books and journals are printed in Espanola at OJ Graphix and our hats are made locally at Rivermist Designs in Kagawong. We are also an official "Manitoulin Made" branding member of the Chambers of Commerce.
Manitoulin has given a lot to us, and we would like to give a little back. We are greatful for local businesses who are carrying our products and we hope that "Hawbear and Friends" gives a little bit of our Manitoulin Culture to you as well.
We are proud to be Manitoulin Made!
Our books and journals are printed in Espanola at OJ Graphix and our hats are made locally at Rivermist Designs in Kagawong. We are also an official "Manitoulin Made" branding member of the Chambers of Commerce.
Manitoulin has given a lot to us, and we would like to give a little back. We are greatful for local businesses who are carrying our products and we hope that "Hawbear and Friends" gives a little bit of our Manitoulin Culture to you as well.
We are proud to be Manitoulin Made!
We are an official Manitoulin Branded Product!
You can find us at the Chamber of Commerce, just click on the logo above.
A little bit about the book series:
The Hawbear book series was inspired by the local surroundings of Manitoulin Island where both the author and illustrator were born and raised.
Manitoulin Island has unique berries called Hawberries which make excellent jam's and jellies. If you are fortunate to be born on Manitoulin, you are forever a "Haweater" ----- Hence the name of our bear family.
Thanks for visiting!
Manitoulin Island has unique berries called Hawberries which make excellent jam's and jellies. If you are fortunate to be born on Manitoulin, you are forever a "Haweater" ----- Hence the name of our bear family.
Thanks for visiting!
Our Characters:
Sheila McDermid was born and lives on Manitoulin Island with her husband (also a Haweater). Their 3 children have grown and spread their wings but return to their Haweater roots often. Sheila has worked in the Childcare field for over 25 years and is finally realizing her dream of writing childrens books. She is excited to be working with her daughter Shannon, who illustrates her books. With the love, support and encouragement from family and friends, she has faith that "Dreams do come true!!"
Shannon Mistry (Sheila's daughter) was born and raised on Manitoulin Island and is a true Haweater. She crossed the Little Current bridge to set off on her adventure to become a Classical Animator. She currently works as an Animator in Toronto, and lives with her husband (also an Animator) and their two very spoiled cats. Shannon has worked in the Animation Industry on various projects such as: Webkinz - an interactive children's website; Kaboose.com and on television programs such as; ‘Total Drama Island’ and “Yin Yang Yo”, as well as the Christmas Special— “A Very Barry Christmas”.
You can see her other artwork here!
Shannon Mistry (Sheila's daughter) was born and raised on Manitoulin Island and is a true Haweater. She crossed the Little Current bridge to set off on her adventure to become a Classical Animator. She currently works as an Animator in Toronto, and lives with her husband (also an Animator) and their two very spoiled cats. Shannon has worked in the Animation Industry on various projects such as: Webkinz - an interactive children's website; Kaboose.com and on television programs such as; ‘Total Drama Island’ and “Yin Yang Yo”, as well as the Christmas Special— “A Very Barry Christmas”.
You can see her other artwork here!
Articles & Media Attention
Article from the Expositor Sprin 2009
Article from the Recorder, Spring 2008
** All content & images are copyright to Sheila McDermind and Shannon Mistry, 2008 - all rights reserved. **
6 comments:
Hey Ladies...
Congrats on the book and how well it is doing.. It makes an amazing bed time story I tell you :)... Cant wait for the next book..
Kare
Hi A.Sheila and Shannon
I love your book. I like all the Hawbears but thanks to Spike, I don't scream when I see a spider and there is no more spiders in my room when I sleep. Mommy says to say thank you too because now I sleep a little better. I now call Mommy and Daddy "Mammabear and Poppabear" and they love it since they have always called me Kbear.
I love you and miss you. xoxoxo
Congrats to both of you. We are soooo proud of you and anxious and excited for book 2.
Love you, Aunt Judy and Uncle Lyman xoxo
Congratulations on your outstanding accomplishment. You are a winning Mother/Daughter Team!! Wishing you all the best for your future publications. I am very proud of you! Love, (Aunt) Karen
Chi-Miigwetch Sheila,
I love the book!! Great job!! My son and I read the book together and we were both impressed. The illustrations are great. Shannon, my son loves your 'Total Drama Island' illustrations. I am proud to know that there is great talent on Manitoulin Island. You go girls!!
Bought your book yesterday in Little Current. Congratulations! Super.
I like your stories,your illustrations, your overall presentation.
I am a fellow blogger with similar writing interests.
Please visit my blog at:
www.pedagrowfun.blogspot.com
and meet Christian & Corinne and their marvelous Magic Television.
Your comments would be greatly appreciated.
DSJ
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