Where's My Teddy?

A lovely tale about something that everyone loves - Teddy Bears!

We have been very busy of late preparing all sorts of literacy adventures for all our families to participate in - but we have still managed to carve out some time to REaD with, and to each other (and ourselves!)

I have been spending time at our local coffee shop (Gloria Jeans at Rouse Hill Town Centre) on a thursday morning reading to any children and their mums - or grandma's, dads, big sisters - anyone who is there really.

We even have a 'frequent reader' card - come along 10 times and you can choose a free book from my book box!

So, when looking for books that are going to capture not only the kids imagination and engage them in participation - I look for a book that will keep me entertained too. After all, if the reader is not interested in the book, how can we expect the kids to be interested?

One that never fails to keep all eyes on the story is this gem:

This is one in a series featuring Bear, Teddy, Freddy and Eddy. The other titles include "My Friend Bear" and "It's The Bear'.

In 'Where's My Teddy?' Eddy has lost his teddy whose name is Freddy. If you suspected that there was rhyming galore in this book - you are correct. Just don't confuse Eddy and Freddy or the little listeners will point it out, guaranteed!

So, Eddy is looking for his teddy in the forest, and gets a little scared..until he see's a giant teddy. He is confused as to how his Freddy grew sooo big, and is concerned at how he will hug and cuddle with Freddy now that he is so large.

However, Eddy's musings are quickly interrupted by Bear who has also had something happen to his teddy. I don't want to give too much away of the storyline, but if you look closely at the picture below you'll probably be able to figure out what has happened to Eddy, Freddy, Teddy and Bear.



With bright illustrations and simple brief sentences, this book is easily understood by children from 2yrs onwards. The illustrations manage to convey not only the fun in the story, but also the immensity of the difference in size, with the illustrations delivered from a variety of angles and viewpoints.

This story is only enhance by dramatic storytelling - deep booming voices, high pitched squeaky voices and lots of dramatic sighs and sobs.

Enjoy the story - and the time spent together reading!