The Bedtime Bear: A Pop-up Book for Bedtime
#1 in P.B. Bear Series
What’s inside...
The Bedtime Bear follows the nighttime adventures of a bear who rides a magical bicycle to visit children around the world at bedtime. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and meets new friends, all while helping children get ready for bed. Bedtime isn't bedtime without your favorite bear - and Tom's bear is on his way! Follow Bear on his adventures as he finds his way back to Tom, from cycling through the jungle with a tiger to hitching a lift with a sheep on a jeep. This fun board book features a laugh-out-loud text full of witty rhymes and silly scenarios from Ian Whybrow, and illustrations by Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo, that are bursting with funny details. The Bedtime Bear is a bedtime book with a difference - and there's a flap to lift on every page, so children can join in the fun! Other books featuring Tom and Bear include The Tickle Book and The Christmas Bear.
Discussion points
How do you think Bedtime Bear feels as he visits different places at night?
What part of Bedtime Bear’s journey did you like the most and why?
If you could join Bedtime Bear on an adventure, where would you go and what would you do?
How do you think all the characters Bedtime Bear meets feel about him visiting?
What would you do if a magical bear visited you at bedtime?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine their own bedtime adventure inspired by Bedtime Bear's journey. Discuss the importance of bedtime routines and how they help us prepare for a good night's sleep. Use the pop-ups in the book as a visual aid to engage your child’s interest and ask them to describe what they see and feel. Connect the story to your child’s experiences by asking if they’ve ever felt similar emotions to the characters in the book. Emphasize the fun and magical aspects of the story to make the conversation enjoyable and memorable.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Routine
Explanation: The storyline follows Bedtime Bear through his nightly routine, emphasizing the steps he takes to get ready for bed.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the importance of a consistent bedtime routine to ensure they get adequate rest.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Throughout the book, Bedtime Bear encounters small challenges that he must solve before he can go to sleep, like finding his teddy.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to address minor problems independently, applying these skills to overcome obstacles in their daily lives.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: The pop-up feature of the book engages children's senses and enhances their imagination as they interact with Bedtime Bear's world.
Real-World Application: This stirs creativity in children, encouraging them to imagine and perhaps create stories of their own.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: The comforting tone of the story helps children understand and empathize with Bedtime Bear’s feelings as he gets ready for bed.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to recognize emotions in others and respond with empathy, enhancing their social interactions.