#4 in The Princess in Black Series
The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party
What’s inside...
The Princess in Black is all set to enjoy her birthday party but monsters keep interrupting. With the help of her friends, she manages to keep the party running smoothly without revealing her secret superhero identity.
Discussion points
What do you think makes the Princess in Black a unique and special character?
How do you think the princess managed to balance her duties and still have fun at the party?
What would you do if you were at the princess' party and found out her secret?
How did the other characters contribute to the party, and what does that tell us about teamwork?
What qualities do you admire in the Princess in Black and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine and describe their own perfect princess party, incorporating elements from the book.
Discuss the importance of balancing responsibilities and play, just like the Princess in Black does, and relate it to their own experiences.
Ask your child how they would handle keeping a big secret like the princess, fostering a discussion on trust and responsibility.
Highlight the teamwork aspect in the story and connect it to real-life situations where working together is beneficial.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: The story showcases the protagonist, Princess Magnolia, ingeniously handling unexpected monster crashes during her party.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to think on their feet and creatively solve problems they encounter, whether at school or in social settings.
Example Lesson: Balancing multiple roles
Explanation: Princess Magnolia navigates her dual identity as a princess and a monster-fighting superhero, showing adaptability.
Real-World Application: This can encourage kids to understand they can embrace multiple interests and responsibilities, from academics to extracurricular activities.
Example Lesson: Importance of friendship
Explanation: Despite the chaos, Princess Magnolia's friends support her, emphasizing the value of friendship.
Real-World Application: Children learn the significance of supporting and relying on friends in difficult times, strengthening their social bonds.
Example Lesson: Handling disruptions gracefully
Explanation: Princess Magnolia remains calm and poised despite the party disruptions, teaching resilience.
Real-World Application: Kids learn the importance of staying composed and managing interruptions or changes in plans with grace.
Example Lesson: Keeping secrets
Explanation: Princess Magnolia keeps her secret identity as the Princess in Black, highlighting discretion.
Real-World Application: This lesson underscores the importance of privacy and teaches children when it's necessary to keep certain information confidential, building trustworthiness.