Lola and the Tooth Fairy Mouse Mystery: (!Hola, Lola!)
¡Hola, Lola! Series
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What’s inside...
Lola stars in a whimsical adventure when she discovers a mysterious mouse claiming to be the Tooth Fairy. Together, they embark on a quest to retrieve a lost tooth and uncover more secrets than they bargained for.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
64 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Lola felt when she met the Tooth Fairy Mouse for the first time?
Why do you think the Tooth Fairy Mouse needed Lola’s help?
What would you have done if you were in Lola's shoes?
How do you think the story would change if there was no Tooth Fairy Mouse?
What did you learn about friendship from this story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in Lola’s adventures, fostering empathy and creativity. Discuss the emotions of different characters to build emotional intelligence. Use the Tooth Fairy Mouse’s challenges to talk about problem-solving and teamwork. Highlight the fun and magical elements of the story to maintain a joyful reading experience.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Courage in facing fears
Explanation: Lola shows bravery when she faces her fear of losing a tooth and interacts with the Tooth Fairy Mouse to solve the mystery.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to confront their own fears, whether it's attending a new school or sleeping alone, and understand that courage can help them overcome these challenges.
Example Lesson: Importance of curiosity and inquiry
Explanation: Throughout the book, Lola’s inquisitive nature leads her to ask questions and uncover clues, demonstrating how curiosity drives discovery and learning.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to explore their environment, ask questions, and seek answers, promoting lifelong learning and critical thinking skills.
Example Lesson: Value of teamwork
Explanation: Lola works together with the Tooth Fairy Mouse and other characters to solve the mystery, showcasing the power of cooperation and collective problem-solving.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand that working together as a team can yield better results than working alone, which is applicable in school projects and family activities.
Example Lesson: Handling disappointment
Explanation: When things don't go as planned, Lola learns to manage her disappointment and adapt to the situation, illustrating resilience.
Real-World Application: Teaches children that setbacks are part of life and how to cope with them in a healthy way, such as losing a game or dealing with a cancelled playdate.