Baby Bear's Busy Day with Brown Bear and Friends (World of Eric Carle)
The World of Eric Carle Series
What’s inside...
From Eric Carle's Brown Bear & Friends, Baby Bear's Busy Day is the perfect gift for newborns and toddlers. Your child will love playing with the spinning wheel, flaps, tabs, and more! Specially designed for little hands to practice fine motor skills, this book follows Baby Bear from sunrise to sunset, so you can celebrate your very busy day together.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-3
Length
10 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Baby Bear
Brown Bear
Discussion points
What do you think Baby Bear enjoys most about spending time with Brown Bear and their friends?
How do you feel when you make new friends, just like Baby Bear?
What adventures would you like to have with your friends?
How do you help your friends when they need you?
What are some lessons Baby Bear learns throughout the day?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings and thoughts about the story by relating it to their personal experiences.
Ask your child to imagine alternative endings or adventures for Baby Bear and discuss how those changes might affect the story.
Use expressive reading techniques, such as different voices for each character, to make the reading experience more dynamic and engaging.
After reading, ask your child to draw a scene from the book or create a new friend for Baby Bear, helping them extend their engagement with the story’s themes.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Friendship
Explanation: Baby Bear interacts with various friends throughout the story, showcasing the joy and support friendships can bring.
Real-World Application: Children learn to value making friends and understand how cooperation and empathy play a role in friendships.
Example Lesson: Exploration and Curiosity
Explanation: Through Baby Bear’s day of adventure, the book promotes exploring the world around and having a curious mindset.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to be inquisitive about their surroundings and to learn from their daily experiences.
Example Lesson: Learning From Others
Explanation: Baby Bear learns different games and skills from the different characters he interacts with, illustrating the benefits of learning from others.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to listen to peers and adults, gaining knowledge and different perspectives from each interaction.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Throughout his day, Baby Bear encounters small challenges which he overcomes with the help of his friends, highlighting problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: Teaches children to think critically and come up with solutions to obstacles they might face in their daily lives.
Example Lesson: Celebrating Differences
Explanation: Baby Bear meets various animals who are different from him, emphasizing acceptance and celebration of differences.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand and appreciate diversity in the people they meet, promoting inclusivity and respect.