Mirabelle Wants to Win
#8 of 10 in Mirabelle Series
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What’s inside...
In this charming tale, Mirabelle, a half-witch, half-fairy, is eager to win a school competition. With her unique heritage, she embarks on a series of magical adventures, overcoming obstacles and discovering the true value of friendship and fair play. A big football star is coming to Mirabelle's school to watch them play, and with a little bit of help from some magic Mirabelle is determined to show her that she's the best. Can Mirabelle learn that there's more than one way to feel like a winner?
Discussion points
Why do you think Mirabelle wanted to win so badly? How did it make her feel?
What did Mirabelle learn about friendship and competition by the end of the story?
How do you feel when you win or lose a game? What can you say to a friend who doesn't win?
Why is it important to try your best, even if you might not win?
Can you think of a time when you helped a friend, like Mirabelle did?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about winning and losing, relating it to Mirabelle’s experiences in the book.
Discuss the value of effort and participation over just winning, highlighting scenes from the book where teamwork and friendship are depicted.
Ask your child to draw parallels between their own life and Mirabelle’s story, fostering deeper connections with the character’s emotions and choices.
Praise empathetic behaviors and attitudes displayed by your child during the discussion, reinforcing positive social interactions like those in the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Healthy Competition
Explanation: In 'Mirabelle Wants to Win,' Mirabelle learns that while it's great to win, having fun and playing fair is more important.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by understanding the value of participating and enjoying the process, rather than focusing solely on the outcome in sports and other competitive activities.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Throughout the story, Mirabelle realizes that working together with others can lead to better results than working alone.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to collaborate with their peers in group projects or team sports, understanding that collective effort often achieves more than solo endeavors.
Example Lesson: Handling Disappointment
Explanation: Mirabelle shows how to handle disappointment gracefully when she doesn't win, providing a model for resilience.
Real-World Application: This teaches children that it's okay to feel disappointed, but it's how they manage and bounce back from those feelings that counts, whether it’s in academics, sports, or friendships.
Example Lesson: Integrity
Explanation: The book highlights the importance of being honest and playing by the rules, even when there's an opportunity to win by unfair means.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to prioritize honesty over winning at all costs, understanding that integrity builds trust and respect with others.
Example Lesson: Joy in the Journey
Explanation: Mirabelle discovers that enjoying the game and the experiences along the way can be just as rewarding as winning.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children appreciate and find joy in the process of learning and growth, rather than fixating only on achievements or end results.