Rabbit and Bear: Attack of the Snack: Book 3
#3 of 6 in Rabbit & Bear Series
What’s inside...
In the third installment of the Rabbit and Bear series, the unlikely duo faces a new challenge when an unusual creature crashes into their quiet forest life. Together, Rabbit and Bear must overcome their fears, learn about the mysterious intruder, and use their wits to deal with the 'Attack of the Snack'. The story is filled with humor, heart, and life lessons, as Rabbit and Bear demonstrate the power of friendship and kindness. SPLASH! A Mysterious Thing lands in Rabbit and Bear's peaceful summer lake. Is it exciting, or terrifying? Is it a tiny fluffy owl, or a huge hungry monster? And has Rabbit finally met a creature with worse habits than himself? Rabbit's SURE he can solve this mystery. But when he accidentally turns the best day ever into the worst day ever, he needs Bear's help. From novelist and playwright, Julian Gough and the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Jim Field, this is a tale of friendship, acceptance and what you can do with blueberry poo.
Discussion points
What do you think Rabbit and Bear learned about friendship in this story?
How did Rabbit and Bear handle their fears, and what can we learn from that?
What would you do if you were in a similar situation as Rabbit and Bear?
How do you think the characters changed by the end of the book?
Why is it important to help friends, like Rabbit and Bear helped each other?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start by asking your child how they felt about the story and its characters, to connect emotionally with the book.
Encourage your child to imagine alternative endings or scenarios, enhancing their creative thinking.
Relate the themes of the book to your child’s own experiences, making the discussion more relevant and engaging.
Discuss the problem-solving strategies used by Rabbit and Bear to foster critical thinking.
Highlight the moral lessons in the story and ask your child how they might apply these lessons in their own life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-solving and teamwork
Explanation: Rabbit and Bear encounter a mysterious noise in the woods and work together to find out what it is, demonstrating problem-solving and valuing each other's ideas.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these skills by collaborating with friends or classmates to solve puzzles or work on group projects, learning to value diverse perspectives and solutions.
Example Lesson: Empathy and understanding
Explanation: When Rabbit and Bear discover the source of the noise is a new creature, they choose empathy over fear, trying to understand and help the creature.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to respond to unfamiliar situations or people with curiosity and kindness rather than prejudice, promoting inclusivity.
Example Lesson: Facing and overcoming fears
Explanation: Throughout the adventure, Rabbit, who is initially scared, confronts and overcomes his fears, showing courage.
Real-World Application: Children learn that it's okay to be afraid and that courage isn't the absence of fear but the ability to face it, which can be applied in tackling new challenges at school or in their personal lives.
Example Lesson: Importance of friendship
Explanation: Despite challenges, Rabbit and Bear support each other, highlighting how true friendship offers trust and support.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to foster supportive friendships and be a dependable friend in their own interactions.