My Best Friend Is a Movie Star (Full House: Michelle)
#10 in Full House: Michelle Series
What’s inside...
Failing to recognize her new friend as a big-time movie star, Michelle hopes to recover from her embarrassment by throwing Natalie a huge party when she comes for a visit. While on vacation Michelle makes friends with a girl named Natalie who she later finds out is famous. Can their friendship stand Michelle's star struck change of attitude?
Discussion points
How do you think Michelle felt when she first met her movie star friend? Can you think of a time when you met someone new and how you felt?
What are some qualities that Michelle admires in her friend? What qualities do you think are important in a friend?
How do Michelle and her friend help each other in the story? Can you share an example when a friend helped you or you helped a friend?
If you could be friends with a movie star, what activities would you like to do together?
What did Michelle learn by the end of the book? Have you learned something similar from your friends?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate their personal experiences with friendships to those depicted in the book.
Discuss the moral lessons of the story and how they can apply these lessons in their everyday life.
Ask open-ended questions that encourage your child to express their feelings and thoughts about the story’s events and characters.
Use the book as an opportunity to discuss the value of diverse friendships and understanding different perspectives.
Highlight how Michelle and her friend show empathy and support for each other, and discuss the importance of these qualities in friendships.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The value of honesty
Explanation: In the story, Michelle learns the importance of being truthful to her friends and family, even when the truth might be difficult to share.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by understanding that honesty builds trust and strengthens relationships, which is essential in their daily interactions with peers and adults.
Example Lesson: Understanding the differences between reality and fantasy
Explanation: Michelle’s experiences with her movie star friend help her differentiate between the glamorous portrayals in media and real life.
Real-World Application: This helps children grasp that real life and relationships are more complex and rewarding than what is often depicted in movies or TV shows.
Example Lesson: Empathy and kindness
Explanation: Through her interactions, Michelle learns to empathize with others' feelings and situations, showing kindness regardless of their status or background.
Real-World Application: Children learn to treat everyone with respect and kindness, irrespective of their differences, which is crucial for fostering inclusive and supportive environments.
Example Lesson: The impact of jealousy
Explanation: Michelle feels jealous of her movie star friend but learns to manage and overcome these feelings positively.
Real-World Application: Children learn to recognize their feelings of jealousy and handle them constructively, promoting emotional growth and better interpersonal relationships.