Designer Drama (Felicity Wishes)
#1 in Emma Thomson's Felicity Wishes Series
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What’s inside...
Felicity Wishes and her friends set up a fairy fashion club and make lots of new friends in these three short stories, perfect for first readers. In 'Cinema Collision', Felicity is bored of the school holidays and takes a job at a cinema, but things don't go according to plan. In 'Fashion Passion', the fairy fashion club provides an opportunity for Felicity and her friends to stay on the cutting edge of fashion, if only Felicity can find a suitable clubhouse. In 'Designer Drama', Stella Fluttiano, a famous fashion designer, is giving a talk on the latest trends in Fairy World, and Felicity and her friends are eager to be first in line to attend the event.
Discussion points
What do you think Felicity Wishes learned about friendship in this story?
How did the characters handle disagreements? How do you handle disagreements with your friends?
Why is it important to support and believe in your friends' dreams?
What would you do if you were in Felicity’s shoes during the 'Designer Drama'?
How do you think teamwork helped Felicity and her friends in the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start by sharing your own thoughts on the book’s themes and ask your child to express their feelings about the story.
Encourage your child to draw parallels between their own experiences and those of Felicity and her friends.
Use the discussion as an opportunity to teach the value of empathy, highlighting moments in the book where characters show understanding and support for one another.
After discussing the questions, ask your child how they might apply some of the lessons from the book to their daily life.
Praise your child for their thoughts and responses, reinforcing their confidence in expressing their ideas and feelings.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of friendship
Explanation: In 'Designer Drama,' Felicity and her friends navigate various challenges, showing how they support each other through thick and thin.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of building and maintaining supportive friendships, which can help them develop strong interpersonal skills and emotional support systems in their own lives.
Example Lesson: Creativity and expression
Explanation: Felicity's adventures in the fashion world highlight her creative problem-solving skills and her unique way of expressing herself.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to explore their own creative talents and express themselves in diverse ways, whether through art, writing, or play.
Example Lesson: Perseverance in the face of challenges
Explanation: Throughout the book, Felicity encounters setbacks in her design project but continues to strive towards her goals.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the importance of perseverance and resilience when facing difficulties, fostering a growth mindset that is essential for personal development.
Example Lesson: Importance of honesty
Explanation: When Felicity makes mistakes, she learns to own up to them, showing the value of honesty in her story.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand that honesty is crucial in building trust and integrity in relationships, both personal and professional, throughout life.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and collaboration
Explanation: Felicity learns to collaborate with others to achieve a common goal, highlighting how teamwork can lead to success.
Real-World Application: Promotes the concept of cooperative play and working together in school projects or family activities, teaching kids that teamwork often leads to better outcomes.