Al is going for a haircut at the barbers for the very first time, but he is feeling scared! Al would love to share his strategies on how he got his haircut done and help other children who may find haircuts difficult. Learn a little more about embracing our differences together through Al's story!

The Baby Bear Paediatric Care Series features stories of compassion, focusing on pressing conditions and illnesses facing children in today's world. Through engaging storytelling and beautiful illustrations, children, parents and educators will learn about various childhood conditions, and how they are addressed by doctors and hospitals. The series can be used to develop discussion, and to build awareness and hope in children and adults.

This series:

# Addresses the pressing conditions and illnesses children face today

# Educates and entertains with engaging storylines

# Is written by a team of medical experts

About the Author

Dr Kenneth Li Yunnan is a consultant in the Department of Child Development, KK Women's and Children's Hospital. He is passionate in helping and supporting children with developmental needs, as well as their families.

Dr Gloria Ng is a principal occupational therapist in the Department of Child Development, KK Women's and Children's Hospital. Her work is vital in enhancing the potential of preschool children to perform tasks and roles essential to daily living.

Ms Lisa Tan is a Speech and Language Therapist in the Department of Child Development, KK Women's and Children's Hospital. Her work is essential in helping children with speech and language difficulties to build functional communication skills.