Lily to the Rescue: The Three Bears (Lily to the Rescue!, 8)
#8 of 8 in Lily To The Rescue! Series
What’s inside...
From W. Bruce Cameron, the New York Times bestselling author of A Dog's Purpose, comes an irresistible chapter book series--Puppy Tales--featuring Lily, a rescue dog who rescues other animals! Lily lives with her girl, Maggie Rose. Once a stray, Lily was rescued by the kind people at the animal shelter run by Maggie Rose's mom. Now she has a very important purpose: to rescue other animals in trouble. Two bear cubs are lost in the woods without their mother. It's Lily to the rescue!
Character compass
Lily
Maggie Rose
The Three Bear Cubs
Maggie Rose'S Mom
Discussion points
How do you think Lily felt when she found the three bears?
What would you have done if you were in Lily's place during her adventure?
Why do you think helping others is an important theme in this story?
How did the actions of Lily change the situation for the bears?
What did you learn about teamwork and bravery from this book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to bring the story of Lily and the three bears to life; this enhances engagement and comprehension. Ask your child what they would do in Lily’s scenarios to encourage empathy and ethical thinking. Relate the book's themes of help and kindness to real-life situations your child may encounter, making the lessons tangible and applicable.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy and caring for others
Explanation: Lily, a rescue dog, helps a baby bear in trouble, demonstrating empathy and the importance of helping those in need.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to recognize when someone else is in trouble or needs help, and understand the importance of caring for others, including animals.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Throughout the story, Lily faces challenges that she overcomes by thinking through problems and finding solutions.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to think critically and develop their own problem-solving skills in daily situations, whether at school or at home.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Lily often collaborates with other characters to help the baby bear, demonstrating the importance and effectiveness of working together.
Real-World Application: Children can see the value of cooperation and learn to work with others to achieve common goals in group settings such as classrooms or sports teams.
Example Lesson: Courage and bravery
Explanation: Faced with daunting situations, Lily shows bravery which teaches children about facing fears and the importance of being brave.
Real-World Application: This lesson can inspire children to face their own fears and be brave in challenging situations, whether trying something new or standing up for what is right.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Lily takes on the responsibility of rescuing the baby bear, showing children the importance of being responsible and dependable.
Real-World Application: This can motivate children to take responsibility in their own lives, like completing their homework, caring for a pet, or helping around the house.