Where Bear?: questions to ask and activities to try
Bear is getting too big for the house, so a little boy helps him find where he belongs. Where Bear? is a simple, moving story about friendship, home and letting go.
What age is it for? Where Bear? is best for ages 2–6. Good for: Growing up, letting go and finding where you belong.
Where Bear? (Sophy Henn)
- Age
- 2-6
- Best for
- Growing up, letting go and finding where you belong
Read it slowly and talk about each place they visit. The ending is about letting go of someone you love, so give your child time to talk about how the boy feels.
What it helps with
- Letting go of someone or something you love
- Where animals belong
- Growing up
- Friendships that last even apart
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.
- “Why did Bear need a new home?”
- “Where did they try first?”
- “Why wasn’t the jungle right?”
- “Where did Bear belong?”
- “How did the boy feel?”
- “How can friends stay friends when they’re apart?”
5-minute activities to try together
Animal homes
Match toy animals to the places they really belong: polar bear, camel, monkey.
Postcard to Bear
Draw a postcard the boy might send to Bear in his new home.
Free printables: Where 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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- Best for
- Loneliness, and the friendships we don't expect
- Age
- 3-7
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- Best for
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- Age
- 3-7
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- Best for
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- Age
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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