Ready to be Royal (American Girl® WellieWishers™)
#13 in WellieWishers Series
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What’s inside...
When Ashlyn learns that her cousin Princess Shea is coming for a visit, the five WellieWishers decide to plan a truly "royal" garden welcome. From designing fancy invitations to staging an outdoor tea party with perfect manners, the friends throw themselves into crowns, capes, and courtly rules. But bumped heads, spilled tea, and a runaway pet threaten their plans. In the end, the girls discover that real royalty is not about fancy clothes or perfect parties—it is about treating everyone with kindness and respect.
Character compass
Ashlyn
Camille
Emerson
Kendall
Willa
Discussion points
What does Princess Shea value most about the party?
How did the WellieWishers solve problems together?
When have you shown ‘royal’ kindness at home or school?
Tip: Role play these questions
Act out a polite greeting together.
Create craft invitations for a family tea.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Kindness is true royalty
Explanation: Princess Shea appreciates caring gestures over decorations.
Real-World Application: Treat classmates with respect, even without fancy words.
Example Lesson: Teamwork solves problems
Explanation: The girls combine ideas to fix torn decorations.
Real-World Application: Work together on group projects, sharing strengths.
Example Lesson: Mistakes are learning moments
Explanation: Spilled tea leads to a better seating plan.
Real-World Application: If a drawing smudges, turn it into creative shading.