The Princess and the Christmas Rescue
The Princess Series
What’s inside...
Princess and the Christmas Rescue is a heartwarming tale about a princess who embarks on an adventure to save Christmas. With courage and determination, she overcomes various challenges and learns the true meaning of the holiday season.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-6
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think made the princess want to help the elves with their Christmas preparations?
How do you think the elves felt when the princess offered her help?
What are some ways the princess used her skills to solve problems in the story?
Can you think of a time when you helped someone? How did it make you feel?
Why do you think teamwork was important in this story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think about the value of helpfulness and teamwork, as demonstrated by the princess.
Ask your child to relate personal experiences where they helped others, connecting real-life experiences with the story’s themes.
Discuss the emotions of the characters at different points in the book to help your child understand and empathize with their feelings.
Highlight the problem-solving aspects of the story by discussing specific examples where the princess uses her skills to help the elves.
Use the story as a springboard to talk about the importance of friendship and how working together can help overcome challenges.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of helping others
Explanation: In the story, the princess uses her inventive skills to help Santa Claus when he's overwhelmed with Christmas preparations.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the value of assisting those in need, whether helping out at home, school, or in their community.
Example Lesson: Friendship and social skills
Explanation: The princess makes new friends by reaching out and offering her assistance, which leads to mutual respect and camaraderie.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to be open to forming new friendships by being kind and helpful towards others.
Example Lesson: Creativity and problem-solving
Explanation: The princess creatively uses her talents and resources to solve problems, which helps Santa deliver the gifts on time.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to use their own creativity and critical thinking to overcome challenges they encounter in daily life.
Example Lesson: The joy of giving
Explanation: The princess experiences happiness by giving her time and skills for the benefit of others, highlighting the reward of selflessness.
Real-World Application: Children can learn that personal satisfaction often comes from doing good deeds and contributing to the happiness of others.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and collaboration
Explanation: The book shows how working together can lead to accomplishing great tasks that one might not achieve alone.
Real-World Application: This reinforces the importance of teamwork in achieving goals within a school project or a family activity.