Super Happy Party Bears: Gnawing Around (Super Happy Party Bears, 1)
#1 of 8 in Super Happy Party Bears Series
What’s inside...
In a new chapter book series, a group of relentlessly cheerful bears, known as the Super Happy Party Bears, throw parties to solve problems in the Grumpy Woods. The bears embrace a joyful attitude, summed up by their love for doughnuts, dancing, and parties, which annoys the other animals living there. When beavers come to town and dry up the river with their dam, the Grumpy Woods animals demand they leave. However, the Super Happy Party Bears welcome the beavers with a housewarming party, showing that dancing can solve any problem.
Character compass
Super Happy Party Bears
Discussion points
What do you think makes the Super Happy Party Bears always so cheerful?
How do the other animals in the Grumpy Woods react to the bears' parties, and why do you think they feel that way?
If you could join the Super Happy Party Bears for one of their parties, what fun activities would you suggest?
What does the story teach us about dealing with people who are different from us?
How do you think the story would change if one of the grumpy animals decided to join the party?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading: When discussing the characters’ emotions, modulate your voice to match the mood, this makes the reading session lively and helps your child understand emotional cues.
Connect to real-life scenarios: Relate situations in the book to real-life events. Ask your child how they would feel or react in similar situations, enhancing empathy and decision-making skills.
Encourage imaginative play: After reading, encourage your child to act out their favorite part of the book or pretend to be one of the Super Happy Party Bears, fostering creativity and deepening their connection to the story.
Discuss character traits: Talk about what traits make the Super Happy Party Bears likeable and the traits of other animals in the story. This can lead to conversations about the importance of positivity and tolerance.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of teamwork
Explanation: In 'Super Happy Party Bears: Gnawing Around', the party bears work together to solve problems and organize parties, demonstrating the effectiveness of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to collaborate with others, whether in school projects or in group activities, enhancing their ability to achieve common goals.
Example Lesson: Embracing differences
Explanation: The story showcases various animals with different temperaments and preferences, teaching acceptance and appreciation of differences.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand the value of diversity and encourages them to respect and befriend peers who might be different from them.
Example Lesson: Resilience in the face of adversity
Explanation: Despite the grumpy attitude of other residents in the Grumpy Woods, the Super Happy Party Bears remain optimistic and cheerful, showing resilience.
Real-World Application: Children learn to maintain a positive outlook and keep persevering regardless of the challenges or negative responses they might face.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: Throughout the book, the Party Bears come up with creative solutions to obstacles, emphasizing the importance of problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to think creatively when faced with difficulties, using innovation and critical thinking in their daily challenges.