The Fairyland Costume Ball
#5 in Rainbow Magic: Scholastic Reader Series
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What’s inside...
Join the adventure as Rachel and Kirsty help their fairy friends prepare for the grandest event in Fairyland, the Fairyland Costume Ball! With magical costumes going missing, the duo must navigate through various challenges to retrieve them in time for the big celebration. The fairies are excited for the party, and Amy the Amethyst Fairy needs to use her jewel magic to create the perfect costume. This early reader adventure invites you to a fairy Halloween party with the Jewel Fairies at the Fairyland Palace.
Character compass
Rachel Walker
Kirsty Tate
Discussion points
What did you think about the different costumes at the Fairyland Ball? Which one would you choose and why?
How did the characters help each other during the ball? Can you think of a time when you helped a friend?
What was your favorite part of the story, and what made it special for you?
How do you think the fairies felt when the ball was successful? Have you ever felt similar after accomplishing something as a team?
If you could add another character to the Fairyland Costume Ball, who would it be and what would their costume look like?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story by asking open-ended questions. Show interest in their answers and expand the conversation by asking follow-up questions. Relate the story's themes to your child's personal experiences to make the discussion more relatable. Use expressive reading techniques, changing your voice for different characters, to make the story come alive and enhance engagement. After reading, consider doing a themed activity, like drawing their favorite scene or creating a costume, to deepen connection with the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Friendship and cooperation
Explanation: The characters in 'The Fairyland Costume Ball' work together to organize the titular event, demonstrating how teamwork can lead to successful outcomes.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of collaborating with others, which can be applied in group activities at school or in play.
Example Lesson: Creativity and expression
Explanation: The book showcases various characters designing and choosing their costumes, highlighting the value of self-expression through creativity.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to explore their own creative talents, whether in art projects, writing, or imaginative play.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: When obstacles arise during the preparation of the ball, characters are shown coming up with solutions, which emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and resilience.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to approach challenges in their lives with a problem-solving mindset, enhancing their ability to navigate difficulties.
Example Lesson: Celebration of diversity
Explanation: The diverse costumes and characters at the ball represent a spectrum of cultures and styles, teaching the beauty of diversity and acceptance.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children appreciate and respect people’s differences in their community and school.