Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Pretty Fashions: Sticker Styles
What’s inside...
The 'Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Pretty Fashions: Sticker Styles' book by SI Artists is an interactive children's activity book that allows readers to explore the fashionable world of Strawberry Shortcake and her friends. It comes packed with colorful stickers that can be used to dress up the characters in a variety of outfits, accessories, and scenes. The book encourages creativity and imagination as children mix and match stickers to create their own berry pretty styles for Strawberry Shortcake and her friends, fostering a fun and engaging experience for young fashion enthusiasts.
Why read this book
- Promotes creativity through fashion-themed sticker activities.
- Enhances fine motor skills with hands-on sticker placement.
- Encourages artistic expression in young readers.
- Engaging narrative fosters love for reading.
Discussion points
What do you think makes each character's style unique?
How did the clothes and accessories help tell you more about the character wearing them?
If you could design an outfit for Strawberry Shortcake, what would it look like and why?
What does 'style' mean to you, and why is it important?
How do you feel when you wear your favorite outfit?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use descriptive language to discuss the different styles and colors in the book, encouraging your child to do the same.
Ask your child how they think a character's outfit reflects their personality or mood, linking the visual elements to character traits.
Encourage your child to draw or describe an outfit they would create for their favorite character, fostering a deeper connection to the book’s themes.
Discuss personal experiences with fashion and style, making parallels to the characters' choices in the book to make the conversation relatable.
Validate your child’s opinions and feelings about different styles, reinforcing their confidence in expressing themselves.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Creativity
Explanation: This book allows children to explore different fashion styles and colors through stickers, unlocking their creative potential.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this creativity in their daily life by engaging in arts and crafts or choosing their own outfits, fostering a sense of personal style and confidence.
Example Lesson: Decision-making
Explanation: As children choose where to place the stickers, they make decisions on what they think looks best, enhancing their decision-making skills.
Real-World Application: This skill can be applied to making choices about what games to play, what food to eat, or even managing simple tasks independently, promoting their ability to choose responsibly.
Example Lesson: Fine Motor Skills
Explanation: Placing stickers in specified areas can help refine a child’s fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Real-World Application: Improved fine motor skills can aid in other areas such as writing, using utensils, and performing delicate tasks, crucial for personal development.
Example Lesson: Following Instructions
Explanation: The book guides children on where to place stickers to complete the outfits properly, teaching them to follow instructions carefully.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children adhere to guidelines and directions in school settings or at home, essential for educational and social success.