USE THESE PARTY IDEAS TO HOST YOUR OWN

BROWN BEAR CELEBRATION!

SNACK IDEASBear Paw Print CupcakesLooks like Brown Bear got too excited about the 50th Anniversary celebration and accidentally stepped all over the treats! Follow this recipe to make these delicious cupcakes that any bear would love!

IngredientsMakes approximately 2 dozen regular cupcakes

For the cake2 sticks butter3 cups all-purpose flour1 tbsp. baking powder½ tsp. salt1½ cups sugar4 large eggs, room temperature1 tbsp. vanilla extract1 cup milk

For the frosting1 cup butter1 tsp. vanilla extract6 cups confectioner’s sugar24 round chocolate-peanut candies96 round chocolate candies

InstructionsFor the cake

· Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.· Line cupcake pans with standard liners.· Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.· Lightly whisk eggs in a medium bowl. Add vanilla extract and milk and stir together until blended.· Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing well until completely combined.· Pour batter into liners until each one is two-thirds full.· Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted. · Let cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan; cool completely on a wire rack.

For the frosting and paw prints· Beat butter and vanilla together.· Fold in confectioner’s sugar in batches, scraping down the sides of the bowl between each batch.· Frost generously!· Place one chocolate-peanut candy in the center of each frosted cupcake.· Along the top half of each cupcake place 4 chocolate candies to form a paw print.

Bowl of BearsBrown Bear’s teddy bear friends came to join the party! Put out a sweet treat for your partygoers and fill up a bowl with a variety of teddy graham crackers.

Henry Holt • An imprint of Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group BrownBearBrownBearEverywhere.com • Illustrations © Eric Carle

USE THESE PARTY IDEAS TO HOST YOUR OWN

BROWN BEAR CELEBRATION!

Decorating and Game Ideas

· Name TagsWho’s that bear? Have the kids all wear name tags during the party! You can find printable name tags in the activity booklet!

· BalloonsHelium balloons are a great way to add color and fun to any party! If you can, try using brown, yellow, and green balloons for a fun Brown Bear color scheme.

· Create Your Own Bear MaskUse our mask activity in the activity booklet to have the kids create their own bear masks. They don’t have to be brown bears—they can be panda bears, polar bears, or their own creative version!

· Guessing GameTeddy graham crackers aren’t just for snacking! Fill a large bowl with the crackers and ask guests to guess how many bears are in the bowl by writing their guesses and their names on a small piece of paper and placing in a second bowl beside it. The guest who has guessed closest to the actual number of bears in the bowl (without going over) is the winner!

· Movie TimeFood, games, and crafting can tire a small bear out! Put on your favorite bear-themed movie for your guests to watch and enjoy.

Henry Holt • An imprint of Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group BrownBearBrownBearEverywhere.com • Illustrations © Eric Carle