Unicorn Academy: Isabel and Cloud (Unicorn Academy: Where Magic Happens)
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What’s inside...
When your best friend is a unicorn, magical adventures are guaranteed! Imagine a school where you meet your own unicorn and have amazing adventures together! That's what happens for the girls at Unicorn Academy on beautiful Unicorn Island. Isabel loves racing around Unicorn Academy with her wonderful unicorn, Cloud. She can't wait for him to discover his magic power! Someone has cast a bad spell on Sparkle Lake. Isabel and Cloud will have to learn to trust each other as they go on a dangerous adventure to save the school. With a glittery cover and beautifully illustrated throughout by Lucy Truman, Unicorn Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who love magic and adventure. Check out the other titles in this series: Sophia and Rainbow, Scarlett and Blaze, Isabel and Cloud and many more!
Character compass
Isabel
Cloud
Discussion points
What do you think makes the bond between Isabel and Cloud so special?
If you had a magical unicorn friend, what kind of adventures would you like to embark on?
How do Isabel and her friends at Unicorn Academy work together to overcome challenges?
What did you learn about the importance of friendship and teamwork from the story?
How would you use magic to help others if you were a student at Unicorn Academy?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine and describe their own magical unicorn, fostering creativity and deeper connection to the story.
Discuss the qualities of a good friend, relating it to the characters in the book to reinforce social and emotional learning.
Ask your child how they would solve a problem presented in the book, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Highlight moments in the book where characters help each other, and relate those actions to real-life scenarios to enhance empathy and understanding.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Friendship and Cooperation
Explanation: Isabel and Cloud show the importance of working together and supporting each other to overcome challenges at the Unicorn Academy.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by learning to collaborate with their peers in school projects or in resolving conflicts in a group setting.
Example Lesson: Courage and Bravery
Explanation: Throughout the story, Isabel faces various challenges that require her to be brave and to not give up, teaching children the value of courage.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to face their own fears, whether it's trying out for a sports team, performing on stage, or standing up for what is right.
Example Lesson: Understanding and Empathy
Explanation: Isabel learns to understand and empathize with Cloud and other characters' feelings and situations, which is a key theme in the book.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to be more empathetic and considerate, helping them build better relationships with family and friends by understanding different perspectives.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The story showcases Isabel and Cloud solving mysteries at the academy, which emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and problem solving.
Real-World Application: Children can use problem-solving skills to navigate academic challenges, social situations, and personal problems.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Isabel takes responsibility for her actions and decisions throughout the book, which is an important aspect of her character development.
Real-World Application: Teaching children to take responsibility for their actions can help them develop a stronger sense of self and encourage more mature behavior.