Isadora Moon Goes to School
#1 of 26 in Isadora Moon Series
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What’s inside...
Isadora Moon is special because she is different. Her mom is a fairy, her dad is a vampire, and she has a little bit of both. She loves the night, bats, and her black ballet tutu, but she also loves sunlight, magic wands, and her pink rabbit Pinky. When it's time to start school, Isadora doesn't know which one to attend: fairy school or vampire school? Discover the enchanting books that inspired the new animated series! Isadora Moon is half-fairy, half-vampire, and unique.
Discussion points
How do you think Isadora felt being different from her classmates? Can you relate to her feelings?
What did Isadora learn about friendship and being true to herself?
Why do you think it is important to accept and celebrate differences in others?
How did Isadora solve the problems she faced at school? What would you have done in her place?
What are some qualities you admire in Isadora and her friends?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about being unique and how they handle situations where they feel different.
Discuss the importance of friendship and what it means to be a good friend, drawing parallels with the story.
Highlight Isadora's problem-solving skills and ask your child about times they had to solve a problem on their own.
Talk about the character traits that make someone a good friend and ask your child to think about how they can exhibit those traits daily.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Embrace Your Uniqueness
Explanation: Isadora, being half fairy and half vampire, learns to appreciate her unique qualities and differences.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to value their individual traits and understand that being different is a strength, not a weakness.
Example Lesson: The Importance of Making Choices
Explanation: Isadora faces a decision between fairy school and vampire school, teaching her the importance of making choices.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand the process of decision-making and encourage them to make thoughtful choices in their own lives.
Example Lesson: Building Friendships
Explanation: Throughout the story, Isadora navigates building friendships with peers who are different from her.
Real-World Application: Children learn the significance of friendship and how to interact and form bonds with others, regardless of differences.
Example Lesson: Coping with Fear and Anxiety
Explanation: Isadora deals with fears about fitting in at school, showing how she overcomes them.
Real-World Application: This offers children strategies to manage their own anxieties and fears, particularly in new or unfamiliar situations.
Example Lesson: Value of Compromise
Explanation: Isadora finds a way to combine elements of both fairy and vampire schools, demonstrating compromise.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the importance of finding middle ground and cooperating with others to achieve a shared solution.