Friendship Lessons in Bear Country

Sister Bear feels lonely when Brother Bear goes to play with his friend. She meets Lizzie Bruin, a new cub her age, and they start playing together. However, they have a conflict over who gets to be the teacher in their game. After some reflection and a gesture of kindness from Lizzie, they reconcile and agree to take turns, learning the importance of compromise and friendship.

Why did Brother Bear not want to play tea party with Sister Bear?

• He had a date to go skateboarding with Freddy.

• He was too old for tea parties.

• He was busy with his homework.

• He didn't like tea parties.

What was Mama Bear's concern about Sister Bear?

• Sister Bear was not doing well in school.

• Sister Bear was spending too much time indoors.

• Sister Bear didn't have friends her age.

• Sister Bear was always fighting with Brother Bear.

What did Sister Bear hope for when she saw the moving truck?

• That the new family had a lot of toys.

• That the new family had a cub her age.

• That the new family had a big house.

• That the new family had a pet dog.

What was Lizzie Bruin's special talent that impressed Sister Bear?

• She could ride a bike without training wheels.

• She could sing very well.

• She was good at drawing.

• She was the fastest rope jumper.

What caused the argument between Sister Bear and Lizzie during their playdate?

• Who would be the teacher in their game.

• Who would use the jump rope first.

• Who would sit on the swing.

• Who would play with the teddy bear.

What did Mama Bear suggest Sister Bear could not do very well by herself?

• Read a book.

• Draw pictures.

• Play hopscotch.

• Push herself on a swing.

What did Lizzie bring to Sister Bear's house after their argument?

• A box of chocolates.

• A letter of apology.

• Sister's special teddy bear.

• A new jump rope.

What did Sister Bear and Lizzie decide about being the teacher in their game?

• They would stop playing school.

• Lizzie would always be the teacher.

• Sister Bear would always be the teacher.

• They would take turns being the teacher.

What lesson did Mama Bear try to teach Sister Bear about friendships?

• The importance of compromise.

• The importance of winning.

• The importance of being alone.

• The importance of being the best.

What did Sister Bear realize about playing by herself?

• It is better for learning.

• It can be lonely.

• It is more fun.

• It is easier.