Fairies of Blossom Bakery: Cupcake and the Princess Party
#1 of 4 in Blossom Bakery Series
What’s inside...
When an important messenger arrives at the Blossom Bakery on opening day asking Cupcake and her fairy friends to make a cake for Princess Crystal, they can't wait to get started. But things start to go wrong and as the pressure mounts, the fairy friends realize they need to work together to make the magic happen. A gorgeous new series about fairies, friendship and baking!
Discussion points
Why do you think Cupcake wanted to help with the Princess Party?
How do the fairies work together to solve problems in the story?
What would you have done if you were in Cupcake’s shoes during the party preparations?
How can helping others make us feel good about ourselves?
What did you learn about friendships from the fairies' interactions?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to put themselves in the characters' shoes, which can help develop empathy.
Ask your child questions about how characters are feeling throughout the book to engage their emotional understanding.
Relate the teamwork displayed in the book to everyday situations like family projects or schoolwork.
Highlight the moral of the story by discussing the importance of kindness and assistance.
Focus on characters' reactions to events to help your child connect the fictional scenarios to real-life lessons.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and collaboration
Explanation: Cupcake and her friends work together to organize the princess party, demonstrating the power of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of cooperating with others to achieve common goals, which can be applied in group activities at school or in play.
Example Lesson: Creativity and problem solving
Explanation: Throughout the book, Cupcake uses her creativity to bake and decorate cakes, showing how creative thinking can solve problems.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to use their imagination to overcome obstacles, whether in assignments, projects, or daily challenges.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Cupcake takes on the responsibility of ensuring the princess party is a success, highlighting the importance of being dependable.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this lesson by taking on small responsibilities at home or in school, learning to be reliable and accountable.
Example Lesson: Empathy and kindness
Explanation: The characters show empathy by understanding each other's feelings and helping out when needed, emphasizing the importance of kindness.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to be considerate and support their friends and family members in times of need.
Example Lesson: Celebrating diversity
Explanation: The book includes various characters, each with unique skills and personalities, teaching children to appreciate diversity.
Real-World Application: Children learn to embrace differences and value what everyone brings to the table, fostering an inclusive environment wherever they are.