About This Book
Rosemary Wells's 'Stella's Starliner' gently addresses the painful experience of bullying and the importance of family support. Stella, an endearing animal character, lives in a humble trailer home that becomes the target of mean-spirited weasels. Her mother's wisdom and her father's practical solution of moving the family to a new place provide Stella with the courage to overcome her sadness and find acceptance. This book is ideal for children aged 4-11, offering a tender narrative about self-esteem, kindness, and the comfort of finding your true community.
Stella is unnerved by a bullying group of weasels who say mean things about her humble home until her mother offers words of comfort and her father drives the trailer to a new location where kind friends are found.
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Discussion Prompts
1
How did Stella feel when the weasels made fun of her home? Have you ever felt that way?
2
What did Stella's mom say that helped her feel better? Why are grown-ups' words sometimes so powerful?
3
Why do you think the weasels were being mean to Stella?
4
How did Stella show bravery in this story?
5
What makes a good friend, and how did Stella find good friends in her new home?
6
If you saw someone being bullied, what could you do to help?
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