Dear Boomer,
I have an ex-friend, N.B., who used to be really nice, but she started hanging out with my ex-bff, H.R. Now she’s turning mean. They are both really mean to me, especially my ex-bff! We have nothing in common, and she makes fun of everything I like! What should I do?

Thanks, L.M.

Dear L.M.,
It’s bad—really, really bad—when a person falls in with the wrong type of people. Unfortunately, there’s not much you can do about it, except wait and hope for the best. In the meantime, keep being yourself and enjoy your new bff and all your other friends!

You’re the best,
Boomer Bear

Dear Boomer,
How are you? I like to play instruments. I play piano, flute, violin and drums, and I’m trying to afford a guitar.

Sincerely, R.F.

Dear R.F.,
While I’m great dancing to music, I’m not so good at making music. My paws are too big for the keyboard, and I bearly can play trumpet! Good luck saving for your guitar, and I love the picture you sent me.

Thanks for the note,
Boomer Bear

Dear Boomer,
I have a test, and I don’t know what to do. I just need to do it. While I’m a serious student, this test is hard. What would you do?

Sincerely, M.C.

Not to worry, M.C.!
Prepare as best you can and go at it with a positive attitude. You’re a great kid and take your learning seriously. If the test is way hard, it’s gonna be way hard for everybody.

You’ll do fine,
Boomer Bear

Dear Boomer,
I’m a Young Reporter for your newspaper, but I forgot how to send you my articles! Can you please help me?

Forgetfully yours, S.D.

Thanks for reportin’ S.D.!
You can e-mail your news stories to youngreporter@beesf.org or mail ’em to Young Reporters Program 1037 S. Alvernon Way, Suite 150 Tucson AZ 85711. Remember, photos help make your story great, so if you got’em— send ’em!

Your fellow reporter, Boomer Bear

Dear Boomer,
How do you submit a book? I wrote a book and I want to submit it. I’m sometimes bored over the summer— there’s nothing to do. Can you help?

Thanks, G.V.

Chin up, G.V.,
It’s time for school! Seeing your friends, getting a new teacher and learning all sorts of new stuff should be far from boring. Congrats on writing your first book! Why don’t you give it to your teacher to review? We can’t print it in Bear Essential News cause it’s too long, but your teach might have an idea or two on what you should do.

Keep on writing!
Boomer Bear

Hi Boomer,
I’m going into 6th grade this year, and I’m really excited. What grade are you going into and what’s your favorite subject?

Your funny friend, F.F.

It’s that time of year again, F.F.!
As for me, I’m heading into fifth grade at Bear Canyon Elementary. My teacher for this year is Ms. Oso, who’s great when it comes to writing, my favorite thing in the world. Best of luck as you step up to middle school—I’ve a feeling this is gonna be a great year for ya!

Your furry friend,
Boomer Bear

Hey, Boomer!
I switched to homeschool last year, and I got lots of friends. They e-mail me all the time, but I never get to play with them. It’s my brother who always gets to hang out with his friends. But I don’t get to see anybody.

Sincerely, N.B.

Dear N.B.,
It’s not easy for kids to get together, even if it’s just to hang out. And now that you’re homeschooling, not having your friends around is probably amplified. Talk to your folks and see what special arrangements can be made with your e-mail pals. You also might join a team or do scouts to have some quality time with friends!

Your buddy, Boomer Bear

Hear Boomer,
My friend dumped me because I switched schools, and now he’s popular. How do I tell him that I love him?

—A.M.

Dear A.M.,
I’m really sorry that you got dumped by the guy you have feelings for. It’s not a good sign if he hasn’t tried to contact you since the break up. Personally, I’d wait before rolling out my heart in front of him—he might just step on it again!

Yours truly,
Boomer Bear

Boomer,
Those recipes are sure cool. I’ve tried the cup of dirt. It tastes great! I might try the breakfast barf next.

Your friend, Y.L.

Dear Y.L.,
In case any readers missed it this summer, I came up with a whole cookbook worth of gross recipes that kids can cook up for their families! You can still get these recipes at www.BearEssentialNews.com. Click on “Bear Covers” and then “Read Issue” below July 2009.

Chef Boomer

Dear Boomer,
I have an ex-friend, N.B., who used to be really nice, but she started hanging out with my ex-bff, H.R. Now she’s turning mean. They are both really mean to me, especially my ex-bff! We have nothing in common, and she makes fun of everything I like! What should I do?

Thanks, L.M.

Dear L.M.,
It’s bad—really, really bad—when a person falls in with the wrong type of people. Unfortunately, there’s not much you can do about it, except wait and hope for the best. In the meantime, keep being yourself and enjoy your new bff and all your other friends!

You’re the best,
Boomer Bear

Dear Boomer,
How are you? I like to play instruments. I play piano, flute, violin and drums, and I’m trying to afford a guitar.

Sincerely, R.F.

Dear R.F.,
While I’m great dancing to music, I’m not so good at making music. My paws are too big for the keyboard, and I bearly can play trumpet! Good luck saving for your guitar, and I love the picture you sent me.

Thanks for the note,
Boomer Bear

Dear Boomer,
I have a test, and I don’t know what to do. I just need to do it. While I’m a serious student, this test is hard. What would you do?

Sincerely, M.C.

Not to worry, M.C.!
Prepare as best you can and go at it with a positive attitude. You’re a great kid and take your learning seriously. If the test is way hard, it’s gonna be way hard for everybody.

You’ll do fine,
Boomer Bear

Dear Boomer,
I’m a Young Reporter for your newspaper, but I forgot how to send you my articles! Can you please help me?

Forgetfully yours, S.D.

Thanks for reportin’ S.D.!
You can e-mail your news stories to youngreporter@beesf.org or mail ’em to Young Reporters Program 1037 S. Alvernon Way, Suite 150 Tucson AZ 85711. Remember, photos help make your story great, so if you got’em— send ’em!

Your fellow reporter, Boomer Bear

Dear Boomer,
How do you submit a book? I wrote a book and I want to submit it. I’m sometimes bored over the summer— there’s nothing to do. Can you help?

Thanks, G.V.

Chin up, G.V.,
It’s time for school! Seeing your friends, getting a new teacher and learning all sorts of new stuff should be far from boring. Congrats on writing your first book! Why don’t you give it to your teacher to review? We can’t print it in Bear Essential News cause it’s too long, but your teach might have an idea or two on what you should do.

Keep on writing!
Boomer Bear

Hi Boomer,
I’m going into 6th grade this year, and I’m really excited. What grade are you going into and what’s your favorite subject?

Your funny friend, F.F.

It’s that time of year again, F.F.!
As for me, I’m heading into fifth grade at Bear Canyon Elementary. My teacher for this year is Ms. Oso, who’s great when it comes to writing, my favorite thing in the world. Best of luck as you step up to middle school—I’ve a feeling this is gonna be a great year for ya!

Your furry friend,
Boomer Bear

Hey, Boomer!
I switched to homeschool last year, and I got lots of friends. They e-mail me all the time, but I never get to play with them. It’s my brother who always gets to hang out with his friends. But I don’t get to see anybody.

Sincerely, N.B.

Dear N.B.,
It’s not easy for kids to get together, even if it’s just to hang out. And now that you’re homeschooling, not having your friends around is probably amplified. Talk to your folks and see what special arrangements can be made with your e-mail pals. You also might join a team or do scouts to have some quality time with friends!

Your buddy, Boomer Bear

Hear Boomer,
My friend dumped me because I switched schools, and now he’s popular. How do I tell him that I love him?

—A.M.

Dear A.M.,
I’m really sorry that you got dumped by the guy you have feelings for. It’s not a good sign if he hasn’t tried to contact you since the break up. Personally, I’d wait before rolling out my heart in front of him—he might just step on it again!

Yours truly,
Boomer Bear

Boomer,
Those recipes are sure cool. I’ve tried the cup of dirt. It tastes great! I might try the breakfast barf next.

Your friend, Y.L.

Dear Y.L.,
In case any readers missed it this summer, I came up with a whole cookbook worth of gross recipes that kids can cook up for their families! You can still get these recipes at www.BearEssentialNews.com. Click on “Bear Covers” and then “Read Issue” below July 2009.

Chef Boomer

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