Family (Berenstain Bears Gifts of the Spirit)
The Berenstain Bears Gifts Of The Spirit Series
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What’s inside...
Brother Bear is excited about getting gifts and eating cake on his birthday. But he also learns about the joy of spending time with loving family members in this faith-based storybook starring the Berenstain Bears. The Berenstain Bears Gifts of the Spirit series celebrates the joy of faith, family, and friends—values essential to a wholesome and fulfilling life. This 32-page Berenstain Bears Gifts of the Spirit storybook, created by Mike Berenstain, son of Stan and Jan Berenstain, includes a soon-to-be classic story about the greatest birthday gift—a loving family!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do the Berenstain Bears show kindness to each other and their neighbors in the story?
What are some ways that Brother and Sister Bear learned important lessons about sharing and caring?
Can you think of a time when you helped someone and it made you feel good?
What does 'family' mean to you and why is it special?
What gift would you want to give to each member of our family and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate to the characters by asking them how they would react in similar situations.
Praise your child for thoughtful answers, fostering a positive conversational environment.
Use examples from the book to discuss the importance of values like kindness and generosity.
Relate the story’s messages to your child’s daily life, such as how they interact with friends and family.
Ask your child to draw a picture of their favorite part of the book to deepen their connection with the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of generosity
Explanation: In the story, the Berenstain Bears learn about the joy of giving and selflessness through various acts of kindness towards one another.
Real-World Application: Children can practice being generous by sharing their toys with friends or helping out around the house without being asked.
Example Lesson: Value of family bonds
Explanation: The book portrays strong family relationships and how supporting each other is crucial, as demonstrated by the Bear family's interactions and mutual care.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this lesson by spending quality time with family members, participating in family activities, and showing appreciation for one another.
Example Lesson: The impact of positive behavior
Explanation: The story highlights how positive actions can lead to positive outcomes, emphasizing the bears' experiences when they choose kindness and honesty.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to behave positively at school or in social situations, understanding that their actions influence their friendships and environments.
Example Lesson: Gratitude
Explanation: Throughout the book, the characters express gratitude for each other and their blessings, which underscores the importance of being thankful.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to say 'thank you' more often and to recognize the good things in their lives, fostering an attitude of gratitude.
Example Lesson: Understanding and empathy
Explanation: The Bears show empathy by considering each other's feelings and perspectives, which helps resolve conflicts and strengthen their bonds.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be applied in a child's daily interactions by encouraging them to think about how others feel before acting or speaking.