Princess Furball
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What’s inside...
A princess cleverly escapes her father's plan to marry her off to an ogre for silver, and instead uses her wits to ultimately marry a man of her own choosing, all while keeping her true identity hidden under a coat of a thousand furs from a king who falls in love with her.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
40 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Princess Furball felt when she had to leave her kingdom?
Why is it important that the princess saved herself using her cleverness and the objects she had?
How did the characters change by the end of the story?
What would you have done if you were in Princess Furball's shoes?
How do you think the king and prince felt when they found out who Princess Furball really was?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about the story’s events, and relate them to their own experiences.
Highlight the problem-solving aspects of the story by discussing how Princess Furball uses her wit and resources to change her destiny.
Discuss the moral of the story, emphasizing the importance of courage and self-reliance.
Ask your child to imagine alternative endings or different decisions the characters could have made, fostering creative thinking.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Courage in facing adversity
Explanation: Princess Furball demonstrates courage by escaping an unwanted marriage and forging a new life on her own terms.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to stand up for themselves and to face challenging situations with bravery, even when it seems daunting.
Example Lesson: Resourcefulness and problem-solving
Explanation: The princess uses her three dresses and a golden ball to create opportunities for her future, showing clever thinking and planning.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of using available resources creatively to solve problems in their daily lives.
Example Lesson: Value of kindness
Explanation: Throughout the story, Princess Furball encounters individuals who help her because she treats them with kindness.
Real-World Application: This lesson highlights to children how treating others with kindness can lead to receiving help and building friendships when it's most needed.
Example Lesson: Independence and self-reliance
Explanation: By choosing to leave the castle and fend for herself, the princess illustrates the importance of self-reliance and making independent decisions.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to cultivate independence in making choices and taking care of themselves in various aspects of life.