The Princess Tales, Volume 2
#4 of 6 in The Princess Tales Series
What’s inside...
In a land far, far away, a boy with magical powers attempts to win Princess Charming's heart. Along the way, he encounters a fairy who likes turning humans into toads, and a true love forbidden by the King. A world filled with fairies and magic presents challenges and adventures. Can the farm boy marry the beautiful princess? Will the unruly fairy learn to reverse her spells? Can a helpful fairy change a stubborn king's law? Discover a land where Princess Charming saves the day, princes kiss toads, and nothing is as it seems. This volume includes three stories: Cinderellis and the Glass Hill, For Biddle's Sake, and The Fairy's Return, all written by the Newbery Honor author of Ella Enchanted.
Character compass
Ellis
Parsley
Robin
Princess Lark
Princess Marigold
Prince Tertius
Bombina
Discussion points
How did the characters' decisions affect their lives and the lives of others in the stories?
What lessons can we learn about kindness and bravery from the princesses?
How did the princesses in the stories show that intelligence and wisdom are as important as royalty?
Can you think of a time when you had to make a tough decision, like some of the characters in the book?
Which story was your favorite and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Utilize pauses after reading significant passages to ask your child how they feel about the events or the characters’ actions.
Encourage your child to express which character they felt most connected to and explore why.
Relate the themes or lessons from the book to personal experiences or current real-world situations to make the themes more relatable.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next after a pivotal moment in a story, fostering their analytical thinking.
Praise your child for thoughtful answers and intuitive thinking to boost their confidence in expressing their ideas.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of kindness
Explanation: The characters in 'The Princess Tales, Volume 2' often face challenges where their kindness towards others leads to positive outcomes, reinforcing the idea that good deeds bring rewards.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to help others and show empathy, which can strengthen their relationships and improve overall happiness.
Example Lesson: The value of perseverance
Explanation: Throughout the book, princesses and commoners alike must persist through difficulties to achieve their goals, highlighting perseverance as a key to success.
Real-World Application: In real life, this teaches children the importance of continuing to try even when tasks or situations become challenging, whether in school or personal endeavors.
Example Lesson: Understanding differences
Explanation: The stories present various characters from diverse backgrounds, teaching readers to appreciate and celebrate the differences in others.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children develop social skills and tolerance, leading to more inclusive behavior and respect for diversity in their everyday interactions.
Example Lesson: The consequences of deceit
Explanation: In some tales, characters who engage in deceitful behaviors ultimately face negative repercussions, showing that honesty is the best policy.
Real-World Application: This lesson can encourage children to be truthful and transparent in their dealings to build trust and credibility with others.