Books for Kids: "TERRY TREETOP AND THE LITTLE BEAR" (Animal habitats, Early learning, Values book, Funny bedtime story, Social skills for kids, Adventure ... book) (The Terry Treetop Series Book 5)
#5 of 7 in The Terry Treetop Series
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Take your kids on a spring adventure with this book featuring Terry Treetop! In this story, Terry is about to play with a little bear cub named Barry that wandered into his backyard. But when Barry's mother calls him back to the woods, something goes wrong and Barry ends up in danger. Will Terry be able to save him? Will they be able to play together after all? This beginner reader's eBook, the 5th in the Terry Treetop best sellers series, teaches children about the signs of spring and bears emerging from their dens. This book, written for children aged 2-8, includes simple text and 17 colorful illustrations, making it perfect for preschoolers as a read-aloud or for beginner readers as a self-read book.
Discussion points
Why do you think Terry wanted to help the little bear? What would you do if you were in Terry's place?
How did Terry and the bear feel when they first met? Can you recall a time when you met someone new?
What habitats did Terry Treetop and the little bear explore? What did they learn about each other’s home?
What does this story teach us about helping others and making friends?
Can you think of other ways Terry could have helped the bear? How important is it to help our friends?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think about the moral of the story and how it relates to their own experiences. Ask questions that relate the story to their personal feelings and actions. Highlight the importance of empathy and kindness toward others, and discuss how new experiences can be both exciting and a little scary. Use Terry and the bear's journey as a way to talk about nature, animals, and different environments.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy and Understanding
Explanation: In the story, Terry Treetop helps a lost little bear find his way back home, demonstrating empathy by understanding and addressing the bear's feelings and fears.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to recognize and respond to the emotions of others, helping friends or siblings who are upset or in trouble.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Terry uses his knowledge about the forest and critical thinking to help the little bear navigate back to his family.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply problem-solving skills in everyday situations, such as figuring out how to deal with a lost item or resolving a dispute with a peer.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: By taking initiative to help the lost bear, Terry shows responsibility for the wellbeing of others in his community.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to take on duties at home, like tidying up toys or feeding pets, enhancing their sense of responsibility.
Example Lesson: Courage
Explanation: Terry shows courage by venturing into unknown parts of the forest to help his new friend.
Real-World Application: Children learn that being brave can involve helping others, and that it's okay to face their fears when trying to do the right thing.
Example Lesson: Appreciation of nature and wildlife
Explanation: As Terry and the little bear journey through various natural settings, the book highlights the beauty and diversity of the forest environment.
Real-World Application: This lesson can promote outdoor activities and foster a nurturing attitude towards local flora and fauna among young readers.