Antler of a roe deer. Story game (0-4 years)

Author: Ge Bing Wu Daisheng (editors)
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: As the saying goes, "Judge a person by their actions at three to see their future at sixty." The qualities formed during infancy have a lasting impact on a person's life. When a child first enters the world, they are like a blank sheet of paper—what they draw and the colors they use will inevitably shape their future. Early childhood is 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 good qualities and habits in children. Through friendly interactions with the adorable Dudu Bear and engaging stories, children are nurtured in 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 develop good manners, hygiene, and become 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 beloved by infants and parents alike. His series of stories were once serialized in Infant Picture Magazine and Young Child Picture Magazine, broadcast on China Central Television (CCTV), and in 2003, China Children's Press published a dedicated magazine titled Dudu Bear. Today, Dudu Bear has become a familiar and beloved character for infants and parents in China.
In addition to the adorable Dudu Bear, the stories feature his friends—Mao Maoqiu, Pig Feifei, Monkey Taotao, Mouse Baobao, and Turtle Hahaah—who will 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 approach is not good; if it continues, it may lead your child to develop a habit of "lacking patience and being lazy to think."
Actually, guiding children to read is an art, and cultivating good reading habits is also very important. Here, we provide some simple reading methods for your reference.
1. Before telling the story, you can let your child look at the pictures. By the way, the illustrations in this book are very distinctive. They were drawn by Wu Daisheng, a renowned children's painter and recipient of the International Hans Christian Andersen Art Nomination Award. In the illustrations, Dudu Bear is fluffy and drawn with exceptional detail, which is rarely seen in typical children's paintings. While you and your child admire these beautiful pictures, you can ask questions, such as: "What animals are in the picture? What are they doing?" Looking at the pictures prepares the child for the story and also encourages active participation and thinking from the beginning.
2. After looking at the pictures, the parent can read the story to the child. Here, we emphasize "reading aloud" not just to tell the story but also to focus on "cultivating the child's language expression skills." Therefore, it is best for parents to prepare in advance before reading aloud. This way, they can deliver a vivid and emotionally engaging performance, which not only captivates the child but also subtly helps them learn language expression.
3. After the parent finishes telling the story once, the child will have a general understanding of it. The parent can then use the "storytelling" method to involve the child, where the parent says one sentence and the child continues with the next. This collaborative storytelling allows the parent to ask questions appropriately during the process. If the child doesn’t understand certain parts, the parent can provide explanations based on the child’s age and comprehension level.
4. Once 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—asking one sentence and letting the child respond with the next. If the child can fully narrate the story, they can also close the book and retell it in their own words. This approach not only enhances language expression but also exercises memory.
5. During the reading guidance process, parents’ questions are very important. Questions can be related to the story’s content but also serve as moral education. For example, you might ask: "What can we learn from Dudu Bear? Who did the right thing? Who did the wrong thing?" Asking questions frequently and encouraging children to think can motivate them and spark their curiosity.
At the end of each story, there are also games. Parents can play these games with their children, reliving the story through play, exercising their minds, and finding joy in the process.
We hope your child loves this book and becomes a good friend of Dudu Bear.