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Sophie and the Magic of Media

In the 21st century, the Internet helped Sophie discover many stories. She loved watching tales of heroes.

chubby body, small eyes, freckles, kind heart in her room with Internet

When Sophie was a baby, her parents played videos of fun characters to make her smile.

chubby body, small eyes, freckles, kind heart as a baby, parents playing videos

Sophie giggled when the shark family danced and felt happy with her penguin and dinosaur friends.

chubby body, small eyes, freckles, kind heart laughing, sharks, penguins, and dinosaurs

As Sophie grew older, she found comfort in watching her favorite movies.

chubby body, small eyes, freckles, kind heart growing, watching favorite movies

She loved Harry Potter films and watched Beauty and the Beast many times.

chubby body, small eyes, freckles, kind heart watching Harry Potter, Beauty and the Beast

Emma Watson, who played Hermione, became her favorite actress. Sophie admired her so much.

sharp nose, big eyes, clean skin, kind heart as Hermione

Emma was like the perfect princess. She had a sharp nose, big eyes, and a kind heart.

sharp nose, big eyes, clean skin, kind heart description

Sophie wished she could be as perfect as Emma.

chubby body, small eyes, freckles, kind heart wishing, looking at Emma

However, Sophie saw herself and felt sad because she looked different.

chubby body, small eyes, freckles, kind heart looking in the mirror, feeling sad

She had a chubby body, small eyes, and freckles that she thought were annoying.

chubby body, small eyes, freckles, kind heart's self-description

Sophie compared herself to Emma every day, wondering why she wasn't like the princess.

chubby body, small eyes, freckles, kind heart comparing herself to Emma

One day, Sophie's mom told her that everyone is special just as they are.

chubby body, small eyes, freckles, kind heart's mom comforting her

Mom said, 'You are beautiful, Sophie. You have a kind heart, and that’s what truly matters.'

Mom's comforting words

Sophie smiled, learning that being kind and loving is what makes someone truly beautiful.

chubby body, small eyes, freckles, kind heart smiling, feeling better

Reflection Questions

  • Why did Sophie like watching movies and TV shows?
  • How did Sophie feel when she compared herself to Emma Watson?
  • What lesson did Sophie learn from her mom at the end of the story?

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