Bad Hair Day
#5 of 17 in Whatever After Series
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What’s inside...
In this magical adventure, Abby and Jonah find themselves tangled up in the tale of Rapunzel. They accidentally mess up the story and need to fix things before they're stuck in this fairy tale world forever. The magical fifth installment of Sarah Mlynowski's hit series Whatever After! Abby and Jonah are stuck in yet another fairy tale! This time, the magic mirror sucks them into the story of Rapunzel. When Rapunzel lets down her hair for the siblings to climb, Jonah accidentally shreds it with his soccer cleats. But that's nothing a stylish, TOTALLY professional haircut by Abby can't solve, right? Wrong! Now this tale is all tangled up. Can Abby and Jonah turn this bad hair day around before it's too late?
Discussion points
How do you think Abby felt when she couldn't control her hair? Can you remember a time when something similar happened to you?
What would you do if you had magic powers like Abby? Would you use them differently?
Abby learns a lot about herself through her adventures. What are some important things you have learned about yourself recently?
How do Abby’s relationships with her friends and family change throughout the story? Why do you think these changes happen?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to put themselves in Abby’s shoes, fostering empathy and understanding for her situations.
Discuss the concept of consequences with your child, using Abby’s decisions and their outcomes as a starting point.
Highlight Abby's resilience and problem-solving skills to help instill these values in your child.
Use the book’s magical elements as a fun way to spark imagination, asking your child to dream up their own magical adventures.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Acceptance of oneself
Explanation: In 'Bad Hair Day,' the protagonist struggles with her hair but learns to appreciate her unique qualities.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to embrace their individual traits and feel confident in who they are, fostering self-acceptance.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: The story portrays the main character experimenting with various solutions to fix her hair, demonstrating persistence and creativity.
Real-World Application: This encourages kids to think creatively and persistently solve problems they encounter in everyday life.
Example Lesson: Empathy and understanding
Explanation: Characters in the book show kindness and understanding towards the protagonist's situation, highlighting the importance of supporting friends.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of empathy, teaching them how to be supportive and considerate friends in their own interactions.
Example Lesson: Accepting help from others
Explanation: The protagonist learns that sometimes accepting help can lead to great solutions, as her friends assist her in dealing with her hair issue.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand that seeking and accepting help is a strength, not a weakness, and can lead to positive outcomes.