A Christmas Adventure (The Burpee Bears)
#1 of 3 in The Burpee Bears Series
What’s inside...
The Burpee Bears, created by Joe Wicks and co-written by Vivian French, are back in a new picture book illustrated by Paul Howard. In this festive story, the bears are excited for Granny Bear's Christmas visit. They participate in winter activities like building a snow bear, making snow angels, and going ice skating. However, a heavy snowfall on Christmas Day prevents Granny Bear from reaching their house. Determined to celebrate together, the bears devise a plan to bring Christmas to Granny's house using their sledge. The book also includes exercises and recipes, making it a fun and interactive read for the entire family during the holiday season.
Discussion points
What do you think makes Christmas special for the Burpee Bears?
How do you think the Burpee Bears felt when they went on their adventure?
What would you do if you were on an adventure with the Burpee Bears?
Can you think of a time when you helped someone during the holidays? How did it make you feel?
What are some ways we can spread joy like the Burpee Bears this Christmas?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story by asking open-ended questions that promote empathy and understanding. Use the adventures of the Burpee Bears to relate to real-life situations and decisions. Emphasize the themes of teamwork, kindness, and the joy of giving during discussions to enrich the reading experience and teach valuable life lessons.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of teamwork
Explanation: Throughout 'A Christmas Adventure,' the Burpee Bears work together to navigate their way through challenges, showing that teamwork can lead to success.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by collaborating with peers during group activities in school or sharing tasks at home to accomplish common goals.
Example Lesson: The spirit of giving
Explanation: In the story, the Burpee Bears give gifts to one another, emphasizing the joy of giving rather than receiving.
Real-World Application: Children learn that giving to others, whether through sharing toys or helping siblings, can be a rewarding experience that fosters kindness and empathy.
Example Lesson: Perseverance in facing difficulties
Explanation: The characters encounter numerous obstacles but remain determined to enjoy their Christmas adventure, teaching resilience.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to persist in the face of difficulties, whether in completing a challenging task or resolving conflicts with friends.
Example Lesson: Celebrating family and traditions
Explanation: The Burpee Bears cherish their time together during the festive season, highlighting the importance of family traditions.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to value and participate in their own family's traditions and cherish those special moments with loved ones.
Example Lesson: Embracing creativity
Explanation: The adventures include imaginative scenarios that encourage creative thinking and problem-solving.
Real-World Application: Children can adopt a creative approach to problem solving in daily tasks and explore new ways of expressing themselves through art or imaginative play.