Book Hungry Bears

Boomer learns that even though he's just playing, his actions might seem different to his friends, especially Scout, and he needs to respect that.

Boomer learns that even though he's just playing, his actions might seem different to his friends, especially Scout, and he needs to respect that.

The Bears explore some imaginative ways to play with a stick. They also practice adapting to change. Melody learns that when unexpected things happen, you don't have to stop playing - you can just change the game a little.

Crystal is frustrated when the Bears are trapped under a rocky outcrop in a rainstorm, but she learns to love listening and imitating the sound of the rain.

The Bears learn that a new playmate can add something exciting to your project that you might not expect. Melody is upset when a new crab friend seems to ruin her sandcastle, but learns that the crab is only trying to play.

The Bears learn to value their similarities and differences. Melody tries to be like her friends but realises that she's similar to each of them in some ways while different in others.

Melody learns that to help her friend Squirrel, she needs to pay attention to what he really needs. She learns how to be a good helper by observing, asking and listening.

The Bears explore texture and Boomer discovers that descriptions of specific touch sensations can help them all find their way out of trouble.

Melody's friends learn to respect her right to do things the way she wants, and Melody learns to have the confidence to stick with her plan despite her friends' thinking it isn't great.

The Bears explore all the ways they can move their bodies. In pretend play, they copy the movements and positions of other animals. Crystal learns that she can express her imagination through movement.

Crystal expects a rooster to crow when the sun comes up but learns her new friend wants to finish his morning routine first. The Bears learn that routines can make you feel ready to accomplish your task.

Melody thinks she has discovered a magic hole with a magical fairy living in it. But when she learns it is a rabbit's hole, Melody wants to make friends with the grumpy rabbit but doesn't know how.

The Bears observe a caterpillar, how it looks and feels; its movements; and model empathy by releasing it after a short time. Crystal learns that some things aren't as scary once you get to know them.

Boomer leads a parade in ways that challenge his friends. He is surprised to find that they still love him and still want to play his games. The Bears learn that you can love someone no matter what.

Melody learns that when animals blend into their environment, it is harder to find them. She learns that to observe well you must be patient and look closely.

Fireflies are Scout's favourite things, but he is upset when he can't find any. He learns that one can be passionate about and interested in more than one thing at a time and takes an interest in twinkling stars.

The Bears demonstrate an understanding of the natural world and the need to care for and respect the environment. Boomer discovers that he shouldn't startle it by disturbing its habitat.

Scout and his friends help a baby duckling settle down for a nap by figuring out calm activities to help him and a routine.

When a beaver needs help building a dam, the Bears learn about sharing and helping someone in need. Boomer comes to realize that kindness sometimes means giving up something precious to you for someone else.

Scout discovers that the frightening LoggieLooBoo, a mysterious creature Melody told him about, is really just two squirrels playing in a hollow log. He learns that things may not be as scary once you know what they are.

The Bears learn about moderation. Sometimes you can have too much of a good thing. Crystal learns that she doesn't have to keep EVERY pinecone she or her friends see.

Scout finds a special stone on the beach and suggests the others all find a special stone of their own as well.

Scout persists trying to get an apple from a tree with the help of his friends, so he can give it to a pig on the farm.

Boomer tries to keep a special snowball he has made but it keeps getting smaller as it melts in the Bears' paws. His friends each pitch in with a creative suggestion as to how to keep it from melting.

Scout wants to play on his own, but his friends ask to play with him. The Bears learn that playing can be just as much fun on your own as with someone else.

Boomer has problems playing 'Where Are You Bears?' because he doesn't like being alone. He learns that it is normal to miss your friends and family when you are separated from them for a while.

The Bears learn that everyone is different, with different strengths and talents. When the Bears pretend to be birds, Crystal has a hard time finding which bird is the best bird for her to be.

Melody thinks her dancing has made a leaf turn red and fall from a tree and wants to put it back. She learns that it is natural for things to change, and that a fallen leaf signals a change of season- from summer to autumn.

The Bears climb a big hill to reach a book, but Melody slows them down. The others create different ways of motivating Melody to keep climbing. In the end, it is Melody who has to invent a way to get her friends to the top.

Boomer and Melody try to make a surprise for Crystal and Scout while at the same time, Crystal and Scout are trying to make the same surprise for Boomer and Melody!

The Bears learn that using clues can help solve a puzzle. Crystal figures out what it is her friends see by asking them for descriptions and then solving the mystery of the bush-snake-bird, which turns out to be a peacock.

Boomer loves to play 'Boom, Boom Blue' but has trouble adapting when others want to change the game. He learns how to be flexible and try different things.

Boomer befriends a baby horse and a baby bird and he wonders why they can't do things that grown horses and birds can.

When the Bears come across a scarecrow, Scout decides he will be a scarecrow too! He soon learns that while sometimes we compare ourselves to others and wish we were like them, we can be happy being ourselves.

Melody wants to pretend she's a mother cat and her friends are her little kittens, but the others each want to be their own different animals. Melody learns that parents can love all kinds of babies.

The Bears learn that you can play together in different ways when Melody wants to be a sandcastle but her friends want to be dinosaurs. Melody has to use her creativity, flexibility and persistence to find a way to play.

Crystal finds a log and tries to find a way for all of the Bears to play with it. She almost gives up, but then discovers that the log is best used for leaning on when reading a good book.

The Bears learn that sharing can bring others happiness when Boomer, who is having fun juggling three pinecones, gives each one away to his friends in need until he has none left for himself.

Melody has trouble finding an instrument for the book band she is forming with her friends.

The Bears come across a mysterious creature in the woods and Crystal has a hard time admitting that she doesn't know what it is.

Scout wants to give hugs to his friends, but they all say its too hot for hugs!

Scout is convinced that his new turtle friend will help them find a book, but the others aren't so sure.

Scout learns to use imagination to overcome his fear.

Scout looks for a quiet place to read today's book in a noisy farmyard.

Boomer excitedly pretends to be a superhero rescuing books; but his friends are too tired to keep up with him.

After all the other Bears find their animal matches, Scout is determined to find an animal that looks and acts like he does.

When Crystal is able to correctly predict what will happen next by carefully observing her surroundings, the others all think she is a magician!

When Melody thinks she has swallowed a fly, she refuses to open her mouth to sing which makes it harder for the others to attract a book for them to listen to.

The Bears learn the value of determination and helping others achieve a goal. After a rainfall, Melody declares it is her dream to dance under a beautiful rainbow. Her friends all help her attempt to make her dream come true.

When Melody builds a castle in the snow, Crystal, Boomer and Scout try to make an identical castle; but Crystal can't make their castle look the same. The Bears learn that everything and everyone - is unique and special.