The Dolls' Tea Party
Usborne Sticker Stories S. Series
What’s inside...
Big, colorful pages encourage kids to tap their imaginations and create wonderful scenes they can change again and again in Sticker Stories. It's tea time in the dollhouse, and the dolls need help picking out dresses, making party cakes, and getting their teddy bear guests ready for a wonderful time! Full color with more than 75 stickers.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the dolls felt during their tea party?
What would you serve at your own tea party and why?
What does the idea of friendship look like in this story?
Can you describe how each doll contributed to the tea party?
How would the story change if there were more or fewer dolls at the tea party?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before starting the book, ask your child what they know about tea parties and how they would host one for their friends or toys.
Encourage your child to express their thoughts by asking follow-up questions to their responses.
Make connections between the emotions displayed in the book and real-life scenarios your child might relate to.
After reading, consider having a miniature tea party with your child to bring the story to life.
Discuss the importance of sharing and cooperation, as demonstrated by the dolls, with practical examples from your child’s daily interactions.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Sharing and Generosity
Explanation: In 'The Dolls' Tea Party,' characters demonstrate the importance of sharing their tea party treats and toys with all their friends.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by learning to share their snacks or toys with their peers during playtime, fostering a sense of community and cooperation.
Example Lesson: Politeness and Manners
Explanation: Throughout the tea party, the dolls model polite behavior, such as saying 'please' and 'thank you', teaching children how to interact respectfully.
Real-World Application: This lesson aids children in understanding the impact of their words, encouraging them to be polite and respectful in social interactions both at school and at home.
Example Lesson: Imagination and Creative Play
Explanation: The book showcases the dolls engaging in a pretend tea party, highlighting the value of imaginative play.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to engage in creative play, which can lead to improved creativity and problem-solving skills as they set up their own imaginative scenarios.
Example Lesson: Social Skills and Friendship
Explanation: The interaction among the dolls during the tea party shows the importance of being a good friend and how to maintain positive relationships.
Real-World Application: Children can learn how to build and maintain friendships by practicing the social skills depicted, like taking turns and listening to others, in their daily interactions.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Characters in the book take on tasks like setting the table and cleaning up post-party, illustrating responsibility.
Real-World Application: This helps children understand the importance of contributing to group activities and their own responsibilities in shared spaces.