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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 early infancy significantly impact 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. Early infancy is also a crucial period for physical growth and intellectual development, making early education a top priority for every parent.
The "Dudu Bear Series" is a set of books designed to cultivate good qualities and habits in children. Through interactions with the lovable Dudu Bear, engaging stories, and fun games, children receive moral and intellectual nurturing while playing. For example, if your child is picky or reluctant to try new things, or if you wish for them to be polite, hygienic, and smarter, you might let them see how Dudu Bear handles such situations. He will serve as a role model for your child.
Dudu Bear is a fluffy, adorable little bear. Since his introduction in 1998, he has been a favorite among infants and parents alike. His series has been serialized in Infant Painting Magazine and Young Child Painting Magazine, broadcast on China Central Television (CCTV), and featured in a dedicated magazine titled Dudu Bear published by China Children's Press and Publication House in 2003. Today, Dudu Bear is a well-known figure among Chinese infants and parents.
In addition to the cute Dudu Bear, the stories feature his friends: Mao Maoqiu, Pig Feifei, Monkey Taotao, Mouse Baobao, and Turtle Haha. They all bring joy to children. 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 quickly lose interest, leaving it 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 approach is not good. If continued, it may lead to a habit of "lack of patience and reluctance to think."
However, guiding children to read can be quite rewarding, and fostering good reading habits is essential. Here, we provide some simple reading methods for your reference:
1. Before storytelling, let your child look at the illustrations. It’s worth noting that the illustrations in this book are distinctive—they were created by the renowned children’s painter Wu Baisheng, a nominee for the International Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration. The illustrations feature a fluffy Dudu Bear, drawn with exceptional detail, which is rare in typical children’s paintings. As you and your child admire these beautiful pictures, you can ask questions like, "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 viewing the illustrations, the parent can begin reading the story aloud. Here, we emphasize "reading aloud" not just to tell the story but also to "cultivate your child’s language expression skills." Therefore, it’s best for parents to prepare in advance to read with vivid, emotional expression. This not only engages the child but also subtly helps them learn language expression.
3. Once the story is read once, the child will have a general understanding of it. The parent can then use the "storytelling" (storytelling relay) method, involving the child. The parent reads a sentence, and the child continues with the next one, working together to complete the story. During this process, the parent can ask questions appropriately, offering explanations for 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 may struggle at first, so parents can use the questioning method: ask a question, and let the child answer. If they can fully narrate, they can also close the book and retell the story in their own words. This not only enhances language expression but also improves 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, "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, games are also included. Parents can play these games with their children, revisiting the story through play, exercising their minds, and gaining joy.
We hope your child enjoys this book and becomes a good friend to Dudu Bear.