Camp-Hide-a-Pet (FULL HOUSE : MICHELLE AND FRIENDS)
#38 in Full House: Michelle Series
on Goodreads (15)
What’s inside...
When the friend who was supposed to take care of Michelle's guinea pig, Sunny, while she is at camp has to back out at the last moment, Michelle takes Sunny with her, and then has to figure out a way to keep him hidden, in a story that also includes a section on camp life.
Discussion points
What would you do if you found a lost pet like Michelle did? Why?
How did Michelle and her friends work together to solve their problem?
What do you think makes a good friend? Did Michelle and her friends show these qualities?
How did the characters in the book feel when they had to keep the pets hidden? Have you ever felt the same way?
If you could add another adventure for Michelle and her friends, what would it be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Allow your child to express their thoughts freely, showing interest in their ideas and feelings about the story.
Relate the book's themes to your child's own experiences, asking them to draw parallels between themselves and the characters.
Discuss the importance of teamwork and friendship portrayed in the book, encouraging your child to share personal anecdotes about their friends.
Focus on the moral decisions in the story, prompting your child to consider what they would do in similar situations and why.
Encourage creativity by asking your child to imagine further adventures for Michelle and her friends, which can lead to a fun storytelling session.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: In the story, characters learn the importance of being responsible for pets, as they take care of hidden animals at camp.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by taking on small responsibilities at home, like feeding a pet or keeping their room tidy.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving
Explanation: The characters face the challenge of keeping their pets hidden and must come up with creative solutions.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think critically and develop problem-solving skills in their own challenges at school or in social settings.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: The book portrays characters understanding and sharing the feelings of their pets, fostering an empathetic perspective.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to recognize and respect the feelings of others, whether it's with siblings, friends, or animals.
Example Lesson: Cooperation
Explanation: To successfully hide their pets, the characters must work together effectively, showcasing the value of teamwork.
Real-World Application: This lesson is beneficial for children to apply in collaborative projects in school or in team sports.
Example Lesson: Consequences of Actions
Explanation: As the story unfolds, characters experience the consequences of their decisions, such as the challenge of keeping pets hidden.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand that their actions have consequences and to think before they act.