DreamWorks Gabby's Dollhouse: The Sparkliest Day of the Year
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What’s inside...
Join Gabby and her feline friends as they prepare for the most glittering, joyous event in the dollhouse - The Sparkliest Day of the Year! The day is filled with excitement, creativity, and unexpected challenges that Gabby and the gang must work together to overcome. It's a story of friendship, teamwork, and the magic of a child's imagination. In another adventure, It's time for a Dollhouse Delivery! Gabby opens the Meow Meow Mailbox and finds an invitation to MerCat's Spa Day Party. With the help of magic cat ears, Gabby and Pandy Paws shrink down to join their friends in the dollhouse. But when MerCat's colour and sparkle fade, can the friends help her regain her glow in time for the party? Gabby and the gang get creative and whip up super squishy face masks, special soap and a magical item from Mermaidlantis that bring the sparkle back to the spa day.
Character compass
Gabby
Pandy Paws
Discussion points
What was your favorite part of the sparkliest day and why?
How do you think Gabby felt when she saw how everything sparkled? Can you describe a time you felt similar?
What would you do if you were in Gabby's Dollhouse for a day?
How did the characters in the book help each other to make the day special?
If you could add one more event to the sparkliest day, what would it be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to describe the glittery scenes in detail, which can help develop their descriptive vocabulary.
Ask your child to relate the emotions of the characters to their own feelings, fostering empathy and self-awareness.
Discuss the importance of teamwork as shown in the book, and relate it to daily situations your child encounters to emphasize the lesson.
Prompt your child to come up with their own creative additions to the story, which promotes imagination and critical thinking.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: Throughout 'The Sparkliest Day of the Year', characters work together to organize a celebration, teaching children the importance of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children learn to cooperate with others at school or during group activities, understanding that teamwork can lead to successful outcomes.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Expression
Explanation: The characters in the book engage in various creative tasks like decorating and baking, showcasing the value of self-expression through creativity.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to explore their own creative interests, whether in art, writing, or play, enhancing their cognitive and emotional development.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Characters are tasked with specific roles in preparing for the celebration, teaching children about responsibility and accountability.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this by taking on small responsibilities at home or in class, learning the importance of contributing to community and family tasks.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving
Explanation: The book presents characters encountering and resolving challenges together, highlighting effective problem-solving strategies.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children approach obstacles in their lives with resilience, teaching them to find solutions rather than feeling overwhelmed.
Example Lesson: Joy in Celebration
Explanation: The story culminates in a joyful celebration, illustrating the importance of celebrating achievements and special occasions.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate and look forward to festivities and achievements, fostering a sense of community and happiness in social gatherings.