What jobs do you think bears would be good at?

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What job would you like to have when you grow up?

This is a discussion prompt for Bears at Work: A Book of Bearable Jobs by Gage Taylor. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

What's your favorite letter and what job does that bear do in the book?

This is a discussion prompt for Bears at Work: A Book of Bearable Jobs by Gage Taylor. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

If you could invent a new job for a bear, what would it be?

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Bears at Work: A Book of Bearable Jobs

Name: Bears at Work: A Book of Bearable Jobs
ISBN: 9780811808446

by Gage Taylor

From adventurer to zookeeper, this charming rhyming alphabet book explores a world where bears take on all sorts of human occupations. It's a delightful and imaginative way to learn about jobs and the

About This Book

Bears at Work is a delightful and imaginative rhyming alphabet book that introduces young readers to a wide array of occupations, all performed by charming bears. Each letter of the alphabet corresponds to a different job, from "Adventurer" to "Zookeeper," presented with playful rhymes. This book is perfect for children aged 4-11, offering a fun way to learn the alphabet, expand vocabulary, and spark conversations about different careers. It encourages curiosity about the world of work and the diverse roles people, and bears, can play.

A rhyming alphabet describes some of the jobs that bears can hold, from adventurer to zookeeper.

Concepts

Curiosity & Wonder Creativity & Imagination Joy & Gratitude Empathy & Kindness Teamwork & Collaboration Self-Confidence & Identity Growing Up Bears Puzzles & Games Animals

Wonderlit Review

Bears at Work is a charming and imaginative concept book that takes readers on an alphabetical journey through various occupations, all performed by a delightful cast of anthropomorphic bears. Each page, or spread, introduces a new letter and a corresponding job, from "Adventurer" to "Zookeeper," accompanied by engaging rhymes. The book's strength lies in its ability to combine early literacy skills, like alphabet recognition and vocabulary building, with a whimsical exploration of the world of work. There are no sensitive topics in this book; it maintains a consistently lighthearted and playful tone throughout. The emotional arc is gentle and uplifting, designed to spark curiosity and joy rather than delve into complex feelings. This book is ideal for children aged 4-8 who are either learning their alphabet, beginning to show an interest in different professions, or simply enjoy imaginative stories featuring animals in human roles. It's also a great choice for early independent readers at the older end of the age range, as its chapter book format and engaging content make it accessible. Parents might reach for this book when their child is asking about what people do for a living, when they are working on alphabet skills, or when they need a fun, engaging read-aloud that encourages imaginative play. No specific preparation is needed, though parents might enjoy extending the conversation by asking their child about their own career aspirations or other jobs bears might do. Younger children will be drawn to the rhymes and the visual humor of the bears, while older children can appreciate the expanded vocabulary and the broader concept of diverse careers. What sets this book apart is its unique blend of an alphabet book, an occupations book, and an animal fantasy, all wrapped in a rhyming, accessible package that encourages both learning and laughter.