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WRITTEN BY
Lillian Pluta & SANDRA REA
ILLUSTRATED BY
RONNIE SEATS
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LEARNING STARTS HERE with the story behind the story.
Teddy Loses His Little Boy focuses on the social value of:
Kind ness • the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate • the act of going out of your way to be nice to someone or show a person you care In this story, Teddy wakes up to find that he’s been mysteriously left behind by Matthew, his little boy. A determined search begins, and along the way, Teddy’s friends join him in the quest to solve the mystery. When young children are introduced to the Teddy stories, their desire to hear the stories over and over helps them absorb key social values. As this story unfolds, children discover how a little kindness can go a long way, especially in a time of need. After reading Teddy’s tale together, the following questions will help you jumpstart a conversation about kindness with your child:
• Why do each of the characters help Teddy?
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• Do each of the characters HAVE to help Teddy find his little boy? • What are Teddy’s reactions to his friends helping him? • What kind thing does Matthew promise to do for Teddy? • What would you have done to help Teddy? • If someone is kind to you, what should you always say to them?
Sharing these questions with your child after each reading will reinforce the value of kindness and emphasize the rewards of treating others in a caring way — all in a friendly, stimulating, and warm story that children enjoy. Danelle Schulze
Doug Grant
Education Specialist
Businessman/Advisor
President/Founder
President
2 Kids Publishing
Social Values Media
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None of this publication, either in whole or in part, including the characters developed and included, may be reproduced in any manner, or any form, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any informational retrieval system, without the written consent of the publisher. For information about obtaining permission, please email 2 Kids Publishing at: info@2kidspublishing.com. Copyright Š 2016 by 2 Kids Publishing (www.2kidspublishing.com) All characters portrayed in this book are solely owned, and their rights reserved, for any and all purposes, by the publisher, and permission for any use of these characters, either singularly or together, must be obtained from the publisher as noted above. Resemblance of any character to any living person, or other fictional character(s), is purely coincidental. All rights reserved. Design by Q Aloi, Westamerica Communications Lake Forest, CA www.mywestamerica.com ISBN 978-0-991-61311-3 Proudly produced in the U.S.A. Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: Pending
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WRITTEN BY
Lillian Pluta & SANDRA REA
ILLUSTRATED BY
RONNIE SEATS 5
and his boy, Matthew, Teddywent everywhere together.
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W ildDarkJungles. Caves. Even the Moon!
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ut one day, B Teddy woke up to find Matthew missing.
I’ve lost my boy!” he cried. 8
looked all around, Teddy even under the bed. No Matthew.
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ll he found was a Asticky note with four big letters printed on it. K – I – N - D.
“Matthew is missing, and that’s a mystery,” said Teddy. “Maybe this note is a clue.”
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e stuck the note H to his fur and stepped into the big, lonely hallway, wondering which way to go.
One LOOK... Two LOOKS... Three LOOKS...
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WRITTEN BY
Lillian Pluta
ILLUSTRATED BY
RONNIE SEATS
2
LEARNING STARTS HERE with the story behind the story.
Teddy¹s First Day at School focuses on the social value of:
Und er sta nd ing • the ability to appreciate or accept the feelings and thoughts of others • the act of being tolerant and showing kindness in diverse situations In this story, Teddy goes to school with his boy, Matthew, and meets another stuffed bear. The two bears get off to a rough start because of their differences, but working together when an issue arises leads them to a fresh beginning. When young children are introduced to the Teddy stories, their desire to hear the stories over and over helps them absorb key social values. As this story unfolds, children discover how understanding and accepting differences can lead to strong friendships. After reading Teddy’s tale together, the following questions will help you jumpstart a conversation about understanding with your child:
• How do you think Teddy felt when Stuffy asked if he was a real bear?
Chaxt Bo
• How do you feel about Stuffy’s attitude after he meets Teddy’s friends? • Why do you think Teddy and his friends leave Stuffy up on the bookcase? • What does Stuffy do that makes Teddy and his friends like him? • How would you have acted if Stuffy was grumpy to you? • If someone is not like you, how should you treat them?
Sharing these questions with your child after each reading will reinforce the value of understanding and emphasize the rewards of accepting other¹s differences - all in a friendly, stimulating, and warm story that children enjoy. Danelle Schulze
Doug Grant
Education Specialist
Businessman/Advisor
President/Founder
President
2 Kids Publishing
Social Values Media
3
None of this publication, either in whole or in part, including the characters developed and included, may be reproduced in any manner, or any form, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any informational retrieval system, without the written consent of the publisher. For information about obtaining permission, please email 2 Kids Publishing at: info@2kidspublishing.com. Copyright Š 2016 by 2 Kids Publishing (www.2kidspublishing.com) All characters portrayed in this book are solely owned, and their rights reserved, for any and all purposes, by the publisher, and permission for any use of these characters, either singularly or together, must be obtained from the publisher as noted above. Resemblance of any character to any living person, or other fictional character(s), is purely coincidental. All rights reserved. Design by Q Aloi, Westamerica Communications Lake Forest, CA www.mywestamerica.com ISBN 978-0-991-61313-7 Proudly produced in the U.S.A. Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: Pending
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WRITTEN BY
Lillian Pluta
ILLUSTRATED BY
RONNIE SEATS 5
Teddy bubbled with
excitement as he looked around the classroom.
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He thought being at school with his boy, Matthew, was the best adventure ever — until he spied a grumpy bear slouched in the corner. 7
eddy, meet Stuffy, our class bear. “TMaybe you two can be friends,” Matthew suggested after plopping Teddy down beside the brown bear. Teddy smiled. Stuffy didn’t.
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eddy looked all around. Matthew sat Tdown to play with the other children. “Miss Kim, these blocks don’t fit together,” Matthew said. “They’re all different.” “Keep trying and see what happens,” replied Miss Kim.
Matthew and his classmates stacked the blocks. Big blocks. Small Blocks. Round blocks. Square blocks. 9
S oon a skyscraper grew from the pile. “Wow, that’s awesome!” shouted Matthew. “All the different pieces fit together perfectly!”
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people,” said Miss Kim. “J“If ustwelike take time to understand each other’s differences, we can do marvelous things.” “Time for recess!” The children lined up and marched out the door.
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Teddr yKids
Cares sFeor i e s hones
WRITTEN BY
Lillian Pluta RONNIE SEATS
ILLUSTRATED BY
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LEARNING STARTS HERE with the story behind the story.
Teddy Finds a Dollar Bill focuses on the social value of:
Honesty • the quality of being truthful or telling the truth • the act of being trustworthy and showing good character In this story, Teddy finds a dollar bill in the attic and claims it is his, in spite of evidence that it actually belongs to his boy, Matthew. Teddy’s plan to keep the dollar and spend it is challenged by the wiseness of Idles, the family cat. When young children are introduced to the Teddy stories, their desire to hear the stories over and over helps them absorb key social values. As this story unfolds, children discover that being honest and truthful is always the correct action in any situation. After reading Teddy’s tale together, the following questions will help you jumpstart a conversation about honesty with your child:
• Why do you think Teddy believes the dollar bill is his?
Chaxt Bo
• As Idles is watching Teddy and his friends celebrate finding the dollar, why isn’t she celebrating with them? • How do you think Matthew feels as he is looking for his dollar bill? • Why wasn’t Teddy being honest when he found the dollar? • Matthew was excited to finally find his dollar bill. What did Teddy learn about honesty? • What would you have done with the dollar bill if you found it?
Sharing these questions with your child after each reading will reinforce the value of honesty and emphasize the goodness of always telling the truth - all in a friendly, stimulating, and warm story that children enjoy. Danelle Schulze
Doug Grant
Education Specialist
Businessman/Advisor
President/Founder
President
2 Kids Publishing
Social Values Media
3
None of this publication, either in whole or in part, including the characters developed and included, may be reproduced in any manner, or any form, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any informational retrieval system, without the written consent of the publisher. For information about obtaining permission, please email 2 Kids Publishing at: info@2kidspublishing.com. Copyright Š 2016 by 2 Kids Publishing (www.2kidspublishing.com) All characters portrayed in this book are solely owned, and their rights reserved, for any and all purposes, by the publisher, and permission for any use of these characters, either singularly or together, must be obtained from the publisher as noted above. Resemblance of any character to any living person, or other fictional character(s), is purely coincidental. All rights reserved. Design by Q Aloi, Westamerica Communications Lake Forest, CA www.mywestamerica.com ISBN 978-0-991-61315-1 Proudly produced in the U.S.A. Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: Pending
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WRITTEN BY
Lillian Pluta
ILLUSTRATED BY
RONNIE SEATS 5
One morning in
the attic playroom, Teddy found a dollar. “Look, money!� he hollered..
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“Ooh-ooh, we’re rich!” screeched Teddy’s funny pal, Monkey. “Let’s go shopping,” shouted Puddles, the clever turtle.
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said Idles, the family cat. “W ait,” “Are you sure it’s yours?”
“Of course it is. It’s in my hand!” declared Teddy. 8
ut maybe somebody lost it,” “B said Idles. “It had to come from somewhere. Money doesn’t grow on trees.” “Yes, it does. I found it right HERE!” insisted Teddy. “Ppphht!” said Monkey. “All this tree grows is fake bananas.”
“Shh. I hear Matthew coming,” warned Idles. 9
eddy’s boy, Matthew, Tstepped into the attic.
He looked UP and DOWN and EVERYWHERE!
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slipped the dollar Teddybehind his back. Matthew frowned and walked out.
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Teddr yKids
Cares sFeor i e s
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WRITTEN BY
Lillian Pluta ILLUSTRATED BY
RONNIE SEATS
tm
2
LEARNING STARTS HERE with the story behind the story.
Teddy Rides a Bike focuses on the social value of:
De ter mina tion • a quality that makes you keep trying to do something that is difficult • the act of not giving up on a task or an action In this story, Teddy struggles with learning how to ride a bike. With the help, encouragement, and advice of a new friend, Teddy learns that getting back up and trying again after failing over and over is well worth the effort. When young children are introduced to the Teddy stories, their desire to hear the stories over and over helps them absorb key social values. As this story unfolds, children discover that being determined enables them to reach their goals, even if it’s easier to give up. After reading Teddy’s tale together, the following questions will help you jumpstart a conversation about determination with your child:
• Why does Teddy want to learn to ride a bike?
Chaxt Bo
• What happens each time Teddy falls off the bike? • What does Zee do to convince Teddy to keep trying? • Where does Zee ask Teddy to find his determination? • Where would you find your determination if you wanted to learn something? • What is one thing you are determined to do after watching Teddy ride his bike?
Sharing these questions with your child after each reading will reinforce the value of determination and emphasize the importance of never giving up - all in a friendly, stimulating, and warm story that children enjoy. Danelle Schulze
Doug Grant
Education Specialist
Businessman/Advisor
President/Founder
President
2 Kids Publishing
Social Values Media
3
None of this publication, either in whole or in part, including the characters developed and included, may be reproduced in any manner, or any form, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any informational retrieval system, without the written consent of the publisher. For information about obtaining permission, please email 2 Kids Publishing at: info@2kidspublishing.com. Copyright Š 2016 by 2 Kids Publishing (www.2kidspublishing.com) All characters portrayed in this book are solely owned, and their rights reserved, for any and all purposes, by the publisher, and permission for any use of these characters, either singularly or together, must be obtained from the publisher as noted above. Resemblance of any character to any living person, or other fictional character(s), is purely coincidental. All rights reserved. Design by Q Aloi, Westamerica Communications Lake Forest, CA www.mywestamerica.com ISBN 978-0-991-61317-5 Proudly produced in the U.S.A. Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: Pending
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WRITTEN BY
Lillian Pluta
ILLUSTRATED BY
RONNIE SEATS 5
One Saturday morning,
visitors came to Teddy’s house.
Hannah came to play with Matthew, Teddy’s boy. But someone special came to play with Teddy and his pals, too.
Idles, the family cat, and Puddles, the clever turtle, oohed and aahed when they saw her.
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i t was Zee, Hannah’s doll! Funny Monkey flipped over and said, “Look! Zee brought her shiny, red bike.” Teddy headed toward the bike. “Ohhh! I want to learn to ride.”
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“You’re too floppy,” said Monkey. “You might fall off,” said Idles, the friendly family cat.
“Try my skateboard,” said Puddles. “It’s lower to the ground.” 8
eddy shook his head. T “No! I REALLY want to ride the bike.”
“I’ll teach you,” said Zee. “I’m floppy too, and I can ride.” Teddy smiled. “Thank you.”
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nacktime, Matthew and Hannah,” “SMatthew’s mother called out from the house.
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fter the children ran inside for their snack, ATeddy put on Zee’s helmet. It fit perfectly. He sat on the bike, careful not to fall. ”You can do this, Teddy!” Zee cheered. “Remember to balance and pedal slowly.”
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