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Author: Ge Bing
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: The saying "Judge a person by their actions at three" holds true. The qualities formed during infancy greatly influence a person's entire life. When a child first enters the world, they are like a blank sheet of paper—what they draw and the colors they choose will inevitably shape their future. The early years are also a crucial period for physical growth and intellectual development, so early education is highly valued by every parent.
The "Dudu Bear Series" is a set of books designed to cultivate children's good qualities and habits. Through friendly interactions with the adorable Dudu Bear and engaging stories, children are nurtured in both moral and intellectual development while playing. For example, if your child is reluctant to try new things or picky about food, or if you hope they become more polite, hygienic, or smarter, you might let them see how Dudu Bear handles these situations. He will serve as a role model for your child.
Dudu Bear is a fluffy, cute little bear. Since his introduction in 1998, he has been a favorite among infants and parents alike. His series has been serialized in Infant Picture Magazine and Young Child Picture Magazine, broadcast on China Central Television (CCTV), and even featured in a dedicated magazine titled Dudu Bear in 2003. Today, Dudu Bear has become a well-known figure among Chinese infants and parents.
In addition to the lovable Dudu Bear, the stories also feature his friends: Mao Maoqiu, Pig Feifei, Monkey Taotao, Mouse Baobao, and Turtle Haha. They all bring joy to your child.
Below, we will discuss how to guide your child in reading these stories.
It is common for children to pick up a book, flip through the pictures, and read the stories, only to lose interest quickly and leave the book aside. Some parents also report that their children lack patience when reading—they bring a book home but hardly touch it before losing interest. This hasty reading style is not ideal. If continued, it may lead to your child developing a habit of "lacking patience and being lazy to think."
In reality, guiding children to read is an art, and fostering good reading habits is equally important. Here, we provide some simple reading methods for your reference:
1. Before storytelling, you can let your child look at the pictures first. By the way, the illustrations in this book are distinctive—they were created by Wu Daisheng, a renowned children's painter and recipient of the International Hans Christian Andersen Art Nomination Award. The illustrations are particularly detailed, with Dudu Bear depicted as fluffy and meticulously drawn, a rare sight in typical children's art. While admiring these beautiful pictures, you can ask your child questions, such as: "What animals are in the picture? What are they doing?" This prepares the child for the story and encourages active participation and thinking from the start.
2. After looking at the pictures, the parent can then read the story to the child. Here, we emphasize "reading aloud" not just to tell the story but also to "cultivate the child's language expression skills." Therefore, it is best for the parent to prepare in advance to read with vivid and emotional expression. This not only engages the child but also subtly helps them learn language expression.
3. Once the story is told once, the child will have a general understanding of it. The parent can then use the "storytelling" (chain storytelling) method, involving the child. For example, the parent says one sentence, and the child continues with the next. This collaborative storytelling allows the parent to ask questions appropriately and explain parts the child may not understand, based on their age and comprehension level.
4. When the child is familiar with the story, they can try telling the entire story themselves. Younger children who struggle to recall it all at once can be guided with questions—one sentence from the parent, one from the child. If the child can narrate the story completely, they can also close the book and retell it in their own words. This not only enhances language expression but also exercises memory.
5. During the reading guidance process, parents' questions are very important. Questions can be tied to the story's content but also used to impart moral education. For example, ask the child: "What can we learn from Dudu Bear? Who did the right thing? Who did wrong?" Encouraging questions and "why" helps stimulate critical thinking and initiative.
At the end of each story, there are also games. Parents can play these games with their children, revisiting the story through play, exercising their minds, and finding joy in the process.
We hope your child enjoys this book and becomes a good friend to Dudu Bear.