Where is Ben Hiding?
Engage literacy Series
What’s inside...
A playful and mysterious tale about a group of animals trying to find where their friend Ben the bear has hidden. As they search different spots, young readers are introduced to various objects and places, making the storyline an engaging experience.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Why do you think Ben decided to hide?
How do you think Ben's friends felt when they couldn't find him?
What are some clever hiding spots you would choose if you were playing hide and seek?
What do you think is the best part about playing games with friends?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing Ben’s hiding places, encourage your child to describe their ideal hiding spot in detail to spark their imagination.
Ask your child how they feel during hide and seek and relate it to the emotions of characters in the book.
After reading the book, play a game of hide and seek with your child to turn the reading into an interactive experience.
Use the discussion about the characters' feelings to talk about empathy and understanding others' emotions.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of honesty
Explanation: In the story, characters learn the value of being honest after realizing that hiding the truth causes more confusion and trouble.
Real-World Application: Children learn that honesty helps in building trust and smooth interactions in real-life situations, like in school or during play.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Throughout the book, characters encounter various scenarios where they must think critically and creatively to find Ben.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to apply similar problem-solving techniques when faced with challenges, enhancing their critical thinking.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and collaboration
Explanation: The search for Ben requires characters to work together, showcasing how collaboration leads to success.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to cooperate with others in group projects or shared tasks, understanding that teamwork can achieve goals that are hard to reach individually.
Example Lesson: Observation and attention to detail
Explanation: Finding Ben hidden in different scenes teaches children to pay attention to small details and to observe their surroundings carefully.
Real-World Application: This skill can help children in their academic work, like spotting differences or errors, and in daily life, by being more mindful of their environment.