Bebé Goes Shopping
What’s inside...
A quick trip to the supermercado turns into an adventure when Bebe is in the shopping cart. As Mama is about to lose her patience, she gives Bebe a box of animal cookies which calms him down. They then happily proceed to the checkout line. The story includes a glossary of Spanish words.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-7
Length
36 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Bebé felt when he was at the supermarket? Can you describe the sounds and sights he might have experienced?
Why do you think Mama chose certain items at the store? What would you pick if you were shopping?
How did the story change when Bebé interacted with the other shoppers? What does this tell us about being friendly and polite?
What can we learn from Mama’s way of handling Bebé’s playful moments during shopping?
Imagine if you could add another scene to the story, what would happen next on Bebé’s shopping adventure?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive facial expressions and voice modulation while reading to mimic the characters, making the story come alive for the child.
Point to the illustrations and ask your child to name the items they see in Bebé’s cart, enhancing their vocabulary and observational skills.
Encourage your child to predict what might happen next in the story, fostering their imagination and narrative skills.
After reading, take your child shopping and relate real-life experiences to the story, creating a practical connection.
Discuss the importance of good manners in public places as illustrated by Bebé and his encounters with other shoppers.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Family Bonding
Explanation: In 'Bebé Goes Shopping,' the story revolves around a mother and her baby going on a shopping trip, highlighting the interactions and bonding between them.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of spending quality time with family through everyday activities like shopping, which helps strengthen family relationships and provides comfort and security.
Example Lesson: Learning Basic Spanish
Explanation: The book integrates simple Spanish vocabulary within the context of an engaging story, making it an enjoyable learning experience for young readers.
Real-World Application: Children can start to recognize and use basic Spanish words in their daily interactions, fostering early bilingual skills which are useful in our increasingly global society.
Example Lesson: Understanding Social Behavior
Explanation: Throughout their shopping experience, Bebé and his mother interact with other shoppers and store staff, demonstrating polite social interactions.
Real-World Application: Kids observe and mimic positive social behaviors such as greeting others, saying 'please' and 'thank you', which are essential for respectful communication in their day-to-day encounters.
Example Lesson: Patience
Explanation: Bebé’s mother patiently handles her shopping duties while managing Bebé’s playful antics, subtly imparting the virtue of patience to young readers.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of being patient during activities that require waiting or taking turns, like shopping or playing games, which is a key skill for their social development.