Animal Magic: 7 Mousemagic (Animal Magic)
#7 in Animal Magic Series
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What’s inside...
This series about a magical pet shop is the perfect read for animal fans. When Lottie's class goes away on a trip for a week, Lottie decides to finally stand up to the school bully, Zara. Without her familiar, Sofie, Lottie doubts her abilities, but luckily, Fred, the magical pink mouse, comes to her rescue. As Lottie's magical powers grow, her adventures at the magical pet shop also increase. Can Lottie solve her problems without relying on magic?
Discussion points
How do you think Lottie felt when she discovered she could talk to animals? Can you imagine how you would feel in her situation?
What do you think the animals in the story teach Lottie about friendship and empathy?
Why is it important to help others, like Lottie helps the animals?
How do the different animals have different needs, and how does Lottie figure out how to help each one?
If you could talk to animals, what would you ask them and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate to Lottie by asking them how they would feel and react in similar situations.
Discuss the concept of empathy by exploring how understanding the animals’ feelings helps Lottie help them.
Highlight the importance of kindness and helping others by discussing the outcomes of Lottie's actions in the book.
Ask your child to think about how they can help someone in their life, drawing parallels to Lottie’s actions with the animals.
Facilitate a fun activity where your child imagines what they would say or do if they could talk to their favorite animal.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Compassion and empathy
Explanation: In 'Animal Magic: 7 Mousemagic', the protagonist demonstrates care for animals, understanding their needs and feelings.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to empathize with others' feelings and understand the importance of caring for pets and wildlife.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The story highlights the responsibilities involved in taking care of a pet, as the characters learn to provide proper care.
Real-World Application: This can teach children the importance of consistency and accountability in daily tasks, such as feeding and caring for a pet.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Characters in the book face challenges that require them to think critically and solve problems creatively.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these problem-solving techniques in academic settings or in overcoming personal challenges.
Example Lesson: The value of friendship
Explanation: The book showcases the strength of friendships and how friends can support each other in times of need.
Real-World Application: This lesson can encourage children to build strong, supportive relationships with their peers.
Example Lesson: Courage in adversity
Explanation: Characters often face scary situations and learn to overcome their fears with bravery.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to face their own fears and challenges bravely, gaining confidence in themselves.