Picture Me Famous (Full House : Stephanie)
#12 in Full House: Club Stephanie Series
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What’s inside...
Feeling overshadowed by Amber, a pretty and talented new classmate, Stephanie vows to win a local modeling contest, and when Amber offers to coach her, Stephanie cannot decide whether the girl is sincere. Stephanie's new classmate Amber Armstrong has it all: looks, talent -- and a career as a model! Suddenly, Stephanie feels very un-special. Then a modeling contest is announced. Stephanie is determined to win. But how? She can hardly believe her luck when Amber offers to share her backstage modeling tips. Does Stephanie actually have a shot at stardom? Or is Amber setting her up for a fall?
Character compass
Stephanie Tanner
Discussion points
How did Stephanie feel when she was trying to become famous, and can you relate to her feelings?
What are some qualities that Stephanie showed which you admire?
Why do you think friendship and family support were important in the story?
If you were in Stephanie's position, what would you have done differently?
What did you learn from this book that you can apply in your own life?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about Stephanie's journey and relate them to their own experiences of trying new things.
Discuss the importance of persistence and hard work shown by Stephanie, reinforcing these values in real life situations your child may face.
Highlight the significance of family and friends in the book, and relate it to your child’s support system, discussing how they can rely on and support each other.
Ask your child what they would do in challenging scenarios similar to those Stephanie faced, fostering problem-solving skills and empathy.
Conclude discussions by asking your child to think of one thing they learned from Stephanie's story, promoting self-reflection and personal growth.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Stephanie Tanner learns the importance of being responsible through her experiences in taking care of Comet, the family dog.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by taking on small responsibilities at home like tidying their room or feeding a pet, teaching them accountability.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Throughout the book, Stephanie shows empathy by understanding her friends' feelings and situations, and providing support.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to be considerate of others' emotions and situations, helping them build stronger, empathetic relationships with siblings and peers.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: The storyline illustrates how Stephanie faces challenges at school but keeps striving to improve and succeed.
Real-World Application: Children learn to not give up easily in the face of difficulties, be it in academics or personal endeavors, promoting a resilient mindset.
Example Lesson: Honesty
Explanation: Stephanie learns the value of honesty when she admits to a mistake she made, leading to a resolution of conflicts.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to practice honesty in their daily interactions, fostering trust and integrity in their character.