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Poofas are positive-thinking thought bubble creatures that help kids handle stress and develop healthy coping skills. By sharing their “Poofa Powers,” the creatures aid children in understanding that these powers already exist inside of them.
The Poofas were created by Kerry Bober, who was inspired by her eight-year-old niece Abigail to create something positive for young children. Bober explained that Abigail used to jokingly call her brother a “poofa,” and Bober – a professional graphic designer – began to sketch various bubble-shaped characters, each with a specific power.
Among the colorful creations featured in the book “Poofas: Popping in to Lend a Hand!” are the pink-colored “Lighthearted Lulu,” who teaches about friendliness; light-blue “Soothing Sue,” who carries a teddy bear and educates on comfort; purple “Cyclops Cyd,” who spins a basketball while educating about determination; and the polka-dotted “Spotty Dottie,” a cheerleader who helps with confidence. All in all, the 11 Poofas teach about cheerfulness, friendliness, comfort, determination, adventurousness, creativity, confidence, bright ideas, bravery, thankfulness, and courage.
The genesis of the Poofas’ character traits stemmed from her own childhood. Bober said she had “some difficult times” in her childhood and was later diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. “It makes me feel really good knowing I could help maybe one kid going through a troubling time,” she said. Since the story of the Poofas was published, Bober explained that she’s had families tell her that the book was helpful for a child whose parents were going through a divorce or a youth who was scared of going to school.
The Poofas were created by Kerry Bober, who was inspired by her eight-year-old niece Abigail to create something positive for young children. Bober explained that Abigail used to jokingly call her brother a “poofa,” and Bober – a professional graphic designer – began to sketch various bubble-shaped characters, each with a specific power.
Among the colorful creations featured in the book “Poofas: Popping in to Lend a Hand!” are the pink-colored “Lighthearted Lulu,” who teaches about friendliness; light-blue “Soothing Sue,” who carries a teddy bear and educates on comfort; purple “Cyclops Cyd,” who spins a basketball while educating about determination; and the polka-dotted “Spotty Dottie,” a cheerleader who helps with confidence. All in all, the 11 Poofas teach about cheerfulness, friendliness, comfort, determination, adventurousness, creativity, confidence, bright ideas, bravery, thankfulness, and courage.
The genesis of the Poofas’ character traits stemmed from her own childhood. Bober said she had “some difficult times” in her childhood and was later diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. “It makes me feel really good knowing I could help maybe one kid going through a troubling time,” she said. Since the story of the Poofas was published, Bober explained that she’s had families tell her that the book was helpful for a child whose parents were going through a divorce or a youth who was scared of going to school.
