A Party for Pooh (Winnie-the-Pooh)
BBC Young Collection. Series
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What’s inside...
An audio-cassette featuring Radio 4 readings by Alan Bennett of six beloved Winnie the Pooh stories. The stories include 'Kanga and Baby Roo Come to the Forest', 'Piglet is Entirely Surrounded by Water', 'Christopher Robin Gives a Pooh Party', 'Tiggers Don't Climb Trees', 'Rabbit Has a Busy Day' and 'Tigger is Unbounced'.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Winnie The Pooh
Eeyore
Piglet
Christopher Robin
Discussion points
How do you think Pooh felt when his friends threw him a party?
What are some ways Pooh shows his friends that he cares about them?
Can you think of a time when you helped someone and how it made you both feel?
What would you do if you were at Pooh's party? How would you make it special?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their emotions by relating to Pooh’s feelings during the party. Ask them to recall a personal experience with similar emotions.
Discuss the importance of friendship and caring for others, themes central to the book. Highlight examples from the story and real life.
Use imaginative questions to help your child think creatively, such as planning their own party for Pooh or a friend.
Affirm your child’s thoughts and feelings as they respond to questions, fostering a supportive environment for discussion.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of friendship
Explanation: In 'A Party for Pooh', the characters come together to organize a surprise party, showcasing teamwork and caring.
Real-World Application: Children learn to value and nurture relationships, understanding that collaborating and supporting friends are fundamental in life.
Example Lesson: Creativity and problem-solving
Explanation: Throughout the story, the characters encounter several obstacles in planning the party but find creative solutions to overcome them.
Real-World Application: It encourages children to think creatively and develop problem-solving skills when faced with challenges.
Example Lesson: Celebrating others' achievements
Explanation: The whole idea of the surprise party is to celebrate Pooh, which teaches children the joy of appreciating and honoring others' accomplishments.
Real-World Application: Children learn to be appreciative of others, fostering a sense of gratitude and community.
Example Lesson: Empathy and understanding
Explanation: Characters in the book show concern for each other's feelings, which highlights the importance of empathy.
Real-World Application: Teaches children to be considerate and understand the perspectives of others, enhancing their emotional intelligence.