Billy Bear Goes to the Seashore & Billy Bear and his Red Kite

the long version

There has never been a more important time for parents to read aloud to children. Talking and reading to young children helps their language and social skills. For parents, the adventures of Billy Bear are an aid to exploring and talking to children about current issues facing the planet. In ‘Billy Bear Goes to the Seashore’, Billy helps his father, Alfred, on a beach clean-up expedition. The story deals with the issues surrounding recycling and the protection of our seashores. It is also the story of man’s impact on the environment and how we protect living things. In the ‘Billy Bear and his Red Kite’ story, Billy learns how to make a kite. He learns practical skills and touches on subjects relating to art, science, and technology. The safety aspects are also covered and Billy has to watch out for the Kite-Eating Trees! Kite flying is a global activity that is great fun and very easy.