Magic Animal Friends: Holly Santapaws Saves Christmas: Special 5
#5 in Magic Animal Friends Series
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What’s inside...
In this festive installment of the Magic Animal Friends series, Holly Santapaws must save Christmas when a mischievous wizard threatens to ruin the holiday. Along with her friends from the magical world, Holly embarks on an adventure to stop the wizard and ensure that the joy of Christmas reaches everyone in time. Meanwhile, it's also Christmas in the magical land of Friendship Forest, where Lily and Jess are attending a wedding. However, the wicked witch Grizelda crashes the celebration on her sleigh, putting both Christmas and the wedding at risk. It's up to little puppy Holly Santapaws to assist the girls in overcoming this new challenge and saving the day.
Character compass
Lily
Jess
Holly Santapaws
Grizelda
Discussion points
What do you think makes Holly Santapaws a special friend?
How do Holly and her friends work together to save Christmas?
Can you think of a time when you helped someone like Holly does?
What would you do if you were in Holly's place?
How do you think the story would change if there was no magic?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in the story and consider what they would do in similar situations.
Praise your child's responses to foster a positive discussion environment.
Relate the themes of teamwork and kindness in the book to real-life situations your child might encounter.
Ask your child to draw a scene from the book, which can help them think more deeply about the storyline and characters.
Use the magical elements of the story to spark creative thinking and ask your child to invent their own magical animal friend.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of kindness and generosity
Explanation: In the story, Holly Santapaws goes out of her way to ensure that every animal has a wonderful Christmas, showcasing acts of kindness and generosity.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to share their toys, help out friends and family, or contribute to the community, fostering a nurturing and caring environment.
Example Lesson: The value of teamwork
Explanation: Holly Santapaws collaborates with her animal friends to solve problems and ensure a successful Christmas for all, demonstrating how teamwork can achieve great results.
Real-World Application: Kids can practice working together in group projects or team sports, understanding that cooperation can lead to achieving common goals more efficiently.
Example Lesson: Resilience in facing challenges
Explanation: Throughout the book, Holly and her friends encounter various obstacles but they persevere to make Christmas joyful for everyone. This highlights resilience and problem-solving.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by staying persistent in their tasks, whether in homework, learning new skills, or dealing with personal challenges.