Princess Poppy: Pony Club Princess
#9 of 26 in Princess Poppy Series
What’s inside...
Join Princess Poppy as she joins the pony club and embarks on exciting adventures with her friends. Along the way, she learns important lessons about responsibility, friendship, and the joy of riding and caring for animals. Poppy is taking part in a Pony Club Competition with her cousin Daisy. They've both been practising like mad on their ponies Twinkletoes and Parsley and they absolutely can't wait. But before long a whole series of things start to go wrong and it looks like they might not be able to compete after all. Will the Pony Club let Poppy enter the competition? Will Twinkletoes be well enough to jump and most importantly, will Poppy ever get to be a Pony Princess? Find out in this brilliant new adventure.
Character compass
Poppy
Aunt Jill
Arabella
Discussion points
What qualities do you think make Poppy a good friend?
How do you think Poppy felt when she faced challenges at the pony club?
Why is it important to help others, like Poppy does in the story?
What did you learn about teamwork from the story?
If you were in Poppy's place, how would you handle the situations at the pony club?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate personal experiences to Poppy’s adventures and challenges at the pony club.
Discuss the moral lessons from the story and how they can be applied in everyday life.
Ask your child to imagine different endings to the story based on different choices that Poppy could make.
Use expressive reading to make the story engaging, changing your tone to match the emotions and actions in the book.
After reading, encourage your child to draw or create their own pony club adventure inspired by Poppy’s story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Princess Poppy learns to care for her pony by feeding, grooming, and ensuring its well-being, which demonstrates responsibility.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by taking care of their own pets or helping with chores around the house, learning the importance of being responsible for others.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Throughout the story, Princess Poppy faces challenges in learning how to ride her pony, but she keeps trying and improving.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to persist in mastering new skills, whether it's riding a bike, playing an instrument, or learning a new subject at school.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Princess Poppy shows empathy towards her pony and her friends at the pony club, understanding their feelings and emotions.
Real-World Application: Children learn to be considerate and understand the perspectives of others, strengthening their social interactions and friendships.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Participating in pony club activities, Princess Poppy collaborates with other children, learning the value of working together to achieve a common goal.
Real-World Application: This lesson is vital in teaching children the importance of cooperation in team sports, school projects, and family tasks.
Example Lesson: Confidence
Explanation: As Princess Poppy becomes more skilled at pony riding, her confidence grows. This development is vividly portrayed through her increasing involvement in the club's activities.
Real-World Application: Building confidence through acquiring new skills can help children in presenting in class, making new friends, or trying out for a team.