Characters
P.A.T.C.H.E.S.
A kind little bear learning to understand feelings.
Trex the Fox
A playful fox learning kindness through friendship.
Chickpea
A lively wood mouse with a bright, energetic spirit.
Oliver Owl
A talkative owl who loves sharing what he knows.
Wriggley Bunny
A gentle bunny learning confidence and understanding.
Karissa Hope
A glowing firefly who guides P.A.T.C.H.E.S. with hope.
About The Founder
Kathylee Forrester, known as the “AngelicPreneur,” is an entrepreneur, child advocate, and the creator of P.A.T.C.H.E.S. the Bear. For more than two decades, she has shared a message of hope while helping children build a strong foundation for emotional communication.
After successfully launching Patches the Bear and book and making sure those children who needed him the most were taken care of, Kathylee stepped away for a 16-year sabbatical. During this time, she dedicated herself to homeschooling her son, intensely studying the social-emotional development of high functioning Autism. This deeply personal journey allowed Kathylee to master exact social emotional frameworks that will help all children thrive, learning about their feelings and how to inspire purpose in their lives.
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P.A.T.C.H.E.S. Bear
A loveable bear with a side pocket full of Feeling Faces, helping children recognize and choose the face that best reflects how they feel.
$125 - $75
About The Book
P.A.T.C.H.E.S. & the Feelings Tree follows a kindhearted little bear who becomes overwhelmed when his friends argue. In Twilight Forest, he meets Karissa Hope and discovers Heart Rock, the Feelings Tree, and ten Feeling Faces. Through this gentle adventure, children learn to name their emotions, express what they feel, and find comfort in friendship and hope.
P.A.T.C.H.E.S. & the Feelings Tree
Bring home P.A.T.C.H.E.S. & the Feelings Tree, a heartwarming adventure that helps children recognize, name, and express their emotions.
$125 - $75
P.A.T.C.H.E.S. In The Community
P.A.T.C.H.E.S. Storytime & Feelings Workshop
Kathylee Forrester- Helping children name and express their feelings
- Sharing comfort and hope with children in need
Bringing Comfort To Children
Community Outreach
P.A.T.C.H.E.S. In Schools
Education
Supporting Military Families
Family Support
P.A.T.C.H.E.S. In Shelters
Child AdvocacyP.A.T.C.H.E.S. Videos
Media and News
Kathylee Forrester’s Mission Of Emotional Support
Media and News · Founder FeatureFor more than two decades, Kathylee Forrester has worked to give children a stronger voice. Through P.A.T.C.H.E.S., she helps young children communicate their feelings and know they are supported.
Our Blog
Helpful ideas, inspiring stories, and practical guidance to help children understand, name, and express their feelings.
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Finding Hope In Difficult Moments
Hope does not erase hard feelings. It reminds children that they are supported and that difficult moments can become easier.
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Creating Safe Emotional Conversations
Learn how calm listening, gentle questions, and patient responses can help children feel safe enough to share difficult emotions.
Testimonials
Maggie Thorpe
The story is so descriptive, I felt as though I were in the forest with.
Laura Bennett
My child sometimes knows something feels wrong but cannot explain it. The Feeling Faces give us a calm and simple place to begin talking.
Emily Carter
The children connected with P.A.T.C.H.E.S. immediately. Choosing a Feeling Face made emotional check-ins easier, especially for the quieter children.
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