Bobby the Bear and His Big Surprise

“Surprise! Happy Birthday!” It is a great feeling to be surprised for any special occasion, especially for children. That feeling of surprise is something that can last a lifetime. In Bobby the Bear and His Big Surprise, readers can explore the important theme of friendship. Bobby, the protagonist of the series, happily wakes up on his birthday, excited to share the day with all his friends at their favorite hangout spot, the lake. On the way to the lake, Bobby stops by the house of several of friends, who are not home. He finally makes his way to the lake and waits for his friends to arrive. After a lengthy wait, Bobby begins to think his friends forgot about him and his birthday.  Feeling sad and alone, Bobby returns home to receive the best birthday surprise—all his friends are there to celebrate his birthday!

The story Bobby the Bear and His Big Surprise delves into the importance friendship plays in our lives, especially for children. The story shows that our friends will always be there for us, even when we think we are alone, and it fits into the overall theme of the series which is to help guide students to be kind and respectful towards themselves and others.