Bedtime for Baby Bears
#3 in Bears Adventure Series
What’s inside...
A charming tale of little bear cubs settling down for bedtime, featuring interactive soft flaps for young readers to lift and explore. Lift the soft blankets in this irresistible novelty book to find four playful bear cubs who aren't quite ready for bed! Each page has a big soft flap to lift with a charming surprise underneath it, as the reader helps to tuck in the mischievous little baby bears. With adorable illustrations full of gentle humor, this is a perfect blend of giggles and snuggles at bedtime.
Discussion points
What do you think the baby bears dream about after they go to sleep?
Why is bedtime important for the baby bears?
How do the baby bears feel when they are getting ready for bed?
What can we do to make our bedtime routine as comforting as the baby bears'?
What was your favorite part of the story, and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use a calm and soothing voice when discussing the bedtime routines of the baby bears to mirror the tranquility of the story.
Relate the bears' bedtime experiences to your child's by comparing their bedtime routines.
Encourage your child to express their feelings about bedtime and address any concerns they might share, reinforcing the positive aspects.
Ask your child to imagine and describe their own ideal bedtime scenario inspired by the book's themes.
After reading, spend a few moments discussing your child’s favorite scene and characters to enhance their connection to the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of routines
Explanation: Through the story, the baby bears follow a bedtime routine that helps them wind down and prepare for sleep.
Real-World Application: Children can adopt a consistent bedtime routine to help them transition smoothly to bedtime, improving their sleep quality.
Example Lesson: Family bonding
Explanation: The book shows the baby bears engaging in bedtime rituals with their parents, emphasizing the nurturing aspect of family.
Real-World Application: Children can spend quality time with family members during their own bedtime routines, strengthening family relationships.
Example Lesson: Listening skills
Explanation: In the story, the baby bears listen to bedtime stories and instructions from their elders, demonstrating the value of paying attention.
Real-World Application: Children can practice attentive listening at home and school, improving their ability to follow directions and engage with stories.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: The sibling bears show care for each other's comfort and fears at bedtime, portraying empathy in their interactions.
Real-World Application: Children can show empathy by being considerate and supportive of the feelings and needs of their siblings and friends.
Example Lesson: Independence
Explanation: Each baby bear performs certain bedtime tasks on their own, fostering a sense of independence.
Real-World Application: Children can take on age-appropriate responsibilities such as dressing for bed or organizing their sleeping area, building their confidence and self-reliance.