Big Shoes Swing -- Story. Game (0-4 years)

Author: Ge Bing Wu Daisheng
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: The saying "Judge a man by his three-year-old self" holds true—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 good qualities and habits in children. Through interactions with the lovable Dudu Bear and engaging stories, 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, 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, adorable little bear. Since his introduction in 1998, he has been a favorite among infants and parents alike. His series has been featured in magazines like Infant Painting and Young Child Painting, broadcast on China Central Television, and even inspired a dedicated magazine titled Dudu Bear in 2003. Today, Dudu Bear is a well-known figure among Chinese infants and parents.
In addition to the charming Dudu Bear, the stories feature his friends: Mao Maoqiu, Pig Feifei, Monkey Taotao, Mouse Baobao, and Turtle Hahaah. They all bring joy to children. Below, we will discuss how to guide your child in reading these stories.
It's common for children to pick up a book, flip through the pictures, glance at the stories, and then quickly lose interest, discarding the book. Some parents report that their children lack patience when reading—they bring a book home but barely touch it before losing interest. This hasty approach is not ideal, as it may lead to habits like "lack of patience and reluctance to think." In reality, guiding children to read is an art, and fostering good reading habits is equally important. Here are some simple reading methods for your reference:
1. Before storytelling, let your child look at the illustrations first. By the way, the illustrations in this book are distinctive—they were drawn by the renowned children's painter Wu Daisheng, a recipient of the International Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration. The illustrations are particularly detailed, with Dudu Bear rendered in a fluffy, lifelike manner, a rare sight in typical children's art. 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 from the start.
2. After viewing the illustrations, the parent can begin reading the story aloud. Here, "reading aloud" is emphasized 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 through imitation.
3. Once the story is read once, the child will have a general understanding of it. The parent can then use the "storytelling" (chain storytelling) method, involving the child. The parent tells one sentence, and the child continues with the next, 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 who struggle to recall it at first can be guided with questions—one sentence from the parent, one from the child. For those who can recall it fully, they can close the book and retell the story in their own words. This not only enhances language skills but also exercises memory.
5. During the reading process, parents' questions play a crucial role. Questions can be tied to the story's content but also serve as moral education. For example, ask, "What can we learn from Dudu Bear? Who did the right thing? Who made mistakes?" Encouraging questions and curiosity fosters 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 of Dudu Bear.