Explore Art, Fashion and Friendship with Scared Bear:

A Story of Curiousity, Art, Compassion & Care

Bear shared his story with artist Tanya ‘tee’ Coghill during a thrilling nose-to-nose encounter over her garden fence. When their eyes connected, her mind flooded with Bear’s story. He told her everything. tee did her best to translate and let his voice be heard.

This compelling story weaves together art history and technology. It tells the adventure of a bear who learns about friendship and kindness.

Art is everywhere. Tanya tee’s original paintings offer new perspectives on art masterpieces and technological movements through the eyes of a bear.

Praise & Reviews

Grateful for words from Annette LeBox; author of Peace Is an Offering.

“Scared Bear (Children’s Art & Inquiry Book) by Tanya Lynn Coghill is a delightful story about friendship and kindness. The picture book is geared to young children, but it will also appeal to students of many ages. The colourful illustrations on every page burst with energy and movement and showcase Tanya’s talent as a painter. Her varied depictions of Scared Bear reference art movements, and artists such as Van Gogh, Braque, Munch, Goya, Klimt, and Emily Carr. The book includes a step-by-step drawing activity of Scared Bear and a set of inquiry questions to encourage critical thinking and discussion in a home or classroom setting. Highly recommended.”

– Annette LeBox, the award‑winning Canadian author and environmental activist, (Peace Is an Offering and Mother Aspen)

About Tanya Tee

Tanya “Tee” Coghill is an interdisciplinary artist, educator, and storyteller based in Mission, BC. A recent UBC Bachelor of Education graduate in Art and EDID, she was honored with the CFE Award and the Donald & Ellen Porter Scholarship. Through children’s books, wearable art, and community teaching, she invites others to transform everyday moments into story, connection, and wonder.