Baby Bear's Bakery, Part 4: Koguma's Cake Shop
#4 in Baby Bear'S Bakery Series
What’s inside...
In 'Koguma's Cake Shop', the latest installment of the Baby Bear's Bakery series, young bear Koguma embarks on an enchanting journey to start his own cake shop. He encounters magical creatures, solves sweet-toothed mysteries, and learns valuable lessons about friendship, perseverance, and creativity. As winter arrives, it brings special holiday cakes, warm events, and the need for cozy clothes. Amidst the holiday rush, Koguma is busy meeting demands which might lead him to a trip to the medical ward.
Discussion points
What do you think Baby Bear enjoys the most about running the cake shop?
How do you think the other animals feel when they visit Koguma’s Cake Shop?
If you could create a cake at the shop, what kind would you make and why?
What did Baby Bear learn from any mistakes made in the shop?
How do you think working in the cake shop helps Baby Bear grow and learn?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate to Baby Bear's experiences by sharing times when they tried something new and what they learned. Use descriptive language from the book to build vocabulary and comprehension. Ask them to draw or describe their dream cake, promoting creativity and personal connection to the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: In 'Baby Bear's Bakery, Part 4: Koguma's Cake Shop,' Koguma and friends work together to manage the cake shop. Throughout the story, they share tasks and help each other to solve problems.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in group activities at school or in play, learning to collaborate and value each other’s contributions.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Koguma takes on the responsible role of managing the cake shop, which involves making decisions and ensuring the shop runs smoothly. This responsibility helps him grow and gain confidence in his abilities.
Real-World Application: Kids can embrace small responsibilities at home, such as tidying up toys or helping set the table, to build their sense of duty and independence.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Innovation
Explanation: The story highlights how Koguma and his friends use creative ideas to attract more customers to the shop, like coming up with new cake recipes.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to use their imagination in solving everyday problems or in expressing themselves through arts and crafts.
Example Lesson: Economic Basics
Explanation: Through managing the cake shop, Koguma learns basic economic principles like supply and demand, pricing, and budgeting.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these concepts on a smaller scale through activities like organizing a garage sale or managing their allowances.