My Friend Bear: questions to ask and activities to try
Eddie and the bear both feel lonely, with only their teddies to talk to. My Friend Bear is a gentle first look at loneliness, friendship and feelings.
What age is it for? My Friend Bear is best for ages 2–5. Good for: Feeling lonely, and finding a friend.
Read it with a teddy on your lap. Talk about how Eddie and the bear felt, and how they found each other.
What it helps with
- Feeling lonely
- Making friends
- Talking about feelings
- Comfort toys
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “How did Eddie feel?”
- “How did the bear feel?”
- “Who did they talk to?”
- “How did they meet?”
- “How did they feel at the end?”
- “Who do you talk to when you’re sad?”
5-minute activities to try together
Teddy talk
Let your child's teddy “talk” about how it feels today.
Friend picnic
Have a picnic with teddies and invite a friend.
Free printables: My Friend Bear worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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If your child liked this, try
Hello, Friend! (Rebecca Cobb)
- Best for
- Making friends, and noticing what the other person wants
- Age
- 3-6
A Splendid Friend, Indeed (Suzanne Bloom)
- Best for
- Making friends with someone very different from you
- Age
- 2-5
Mr Big (Ed Vere)
- Best for
- Looking scary on the outside, and being lonely
- Age
- 3-7
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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