Nonny's Birthday Bash: Confetti & Catastrophe
#1 of 2 in Absolutely Nonny Series
What’s inside...
Nonny's strict mother finally agrees to let her throw a party for her thirteenth birthday, making it a dream come true for Nonny. She gets everything she's ever wanted, including an extravagant cake, a stylish dress, and a celebrity-style photo booth. Her best friends Georgia and Nyah are there, along with her crush, making it the potential party of the year. Meanwhile, her bullies Amber Wartsworth and Becky Ritchcraft, also known as The Witches, are not invited. Nonny has high hopes that nothing will go wrong.
Discussion points
What would you do if you were in Nonny's place during the birthday bash?
How did Nonny and her friends solve the problems they faced?
What did you learn about teamwork from the story?
Which part of the birthday bash did you enjoy the most and why?
How did the characters' feelings change throughout the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in the story, enhancing their empathy and problem-solving skills. Use the book's illustrations to deepen the discussion, asking your child to describe what they see and how it relates to the storyline. Connect the story to your child’s experiences by discussing any similar events they've encountered. Highlight the importance of friendship and teamwork as demonstrated in the story, prompting your child to share personal anecdotes about working with others. Lastly, ensure to listen actively to your child’s responses, affirming their feelings and thoughts to foster a supportive conversational environment.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Responsibility
Explanation: In 'Nonny's Birthday Bash: Confetti & Catastrophe,' Nonny learns to take responsibility for the mishaps during her party planning, showing children that owning up to mistakes is a part of growing up.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by acknowledging their own mistakes and learning to correct them, whether at home, in school, or during activities.
Example Lesson: Value of Teamwork
Explanation: The story demonstrates how Nonny and her friends work together to resolve the party disasters. This collaboration highlights how teamwork can lead to successful problem solving.
Real-World Application: Kids can use this lesson in group projects or team sports, learning to cooperate and value each team member's contributions.
Example Lesson: Creativity in Problem Solving
Explanation: Throughout the book, Nonny and her friends use creative solutions to tackle unexpected challenges. Their imaginative approaches turn potential disasters into memorable moments.
Real-World Application: Children can embrace creativity to solve problems in their daily routines, from handling conflicts with peers to overcoming obstacles in learning tasks.
Example Lesson: Embracing Imperfections
Explanation: Nonny realizes that even with the chaos, her birthday party is special because of the people she shares it with, teaching children that imperfections can make experiences uniquely enjoyable.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand that not everything has to be perfect and that accepting flaws in themselves and situations can lead to happier experiences.