Mara The Meerkat Fairy (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Rainbow Magic the Baby Animal Rescue Fairies)
Rainbow Magic: The Baby Animal Rescue Fairies Series
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What’s inside...
Get ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Kirsty Tate and Rachel Walker are helping out at the Wild Woods Nature Reserve. They're having a great time meeting cute animals and making friends with the Animal Rescue Fairies. But when Jack Frost decides he wants baby animals for his own personal zoo, he steals the fairies' magical key rings. Can the girls help the fairies get their key rings back before the baby animals are trapped inside the Ice Lord's zoo forever? 'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.com Read all seven fairy adventures in the Baby Animal Rescue Fairies set! Mae the Panda Fairy; Kitty the Tiger Fairy; Mara the Meerkat Fairy; Savannah the Zebra Fairy; Kimberley the Koala Fairy; Rosie the Honey Bear Fairy; Anna the Arctic Fox Fairy. If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-10
Length
80 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What qualities do you think make Mara the Meerkat Fairy a good caretaker for the baby animals?
If you had magic powers like Mara, how would you use them to help animals?
Why do you think teamwork is important in Mara and her friends’ adventures?
How do you think the baby animals felt when they were rescued?
What would you do if you encountered a baby animal in need?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in the story. Ask them to think about how they would feel and what actions they would take if they were in Mara’s shoes. Highlight the importance of empathy and kindness toward animals. Discuss the value of teamwork and collaboration as shown throughout the book. Use the book's themes to relate to real-life situations of animal care and conservation.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: Mara the Meerkat Fairy showcases the importance of cooperation as characters work together to solve challenges and rescue baby animals.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in group activities at school or in sports, learning to collaborate and value each team member's contribution.
Example Lesson: Courage in the Face of Adversity
Explanation: Throughout the book, characters encounter various obstacles but demonstrate bravery as they tackle these difficulties to save the day.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to face their fears, whether it's trying out for a school play, standing up to a bully, or attempting a new activity.
Example Lesson: Caring for Animals
Explanation: Mara and her friends' mission to rescue baby animals highlights the theme of empathy and responsible treatment towards animals.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to show compassion towards pets and wildlife, understanding the needs and feelings of animals in their care or in nature.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The characters frequently engage in figuring out puzzles and navigating tricky situations, which highlights the value of critical thinking and creativity.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to apply problem-solving skills in their academic work or in resolving everyday conflicts with peers.