About This Book
This heartwarming chapter book tenderly addresses the difficult emotions a child experiences when a close friend or loved one must leave, even temporarily. Mouse feels profound sadness as his best friend, Bear, prepares for hibernation, leaving Mouse to face the long winter alone. The story gently explores themes of friendship, coping with separation, and the comforting promise of reunion in spring. It's a wonderful resource for discussing natural cycles, managing big feelings, and understanding that goodbyes can be temporary.
Mouse feels sad because his best friend Bear is getting ready to go to bed for the winter.
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Discussion Prompts
1
How do you think Mouse feels when Bear says goodbye?
2
What are some ways Mouse might keep himself busy during the winter?
3
Have you ever had to say goodbye to someone you love, even for a little while? How did that feel?
4
What do you think Bear dreams about during hibernation?
5
What makes you excited for spring, just like Mouse is excited for Bear to wake up?
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