Don't Eat the Soup!
#1 in Grim Falls Academy Series
What’s inside...
Something weird is happening at Grim Falls Academy, a school for supernatural kids. The teachers are growing tentacles, the headmaster has locked himself in his office, and there's a new human student attending. With the school inspector's visit looming, everyone is on edge. The students and faculty must work together to uncover the source of the mysterious changes before it's too late.
Discussion points
Why do you think the characters in the book said not to eat the soup? What might be unusual about it?
How did the characters work together to solve the problem? What can we learn from their teamwork?
What ingredients would you add to make your own magical soup? Why?
How did the story make you feel when the mystery of the soup was revealed?
What would you have done if you were in the same situation as the characters?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start by reading the book together, letting your child turn the pages. Prompt critical thinking by asking about the characters' feelings and actions. Relate the fictional scenario to real-life by discussing similar situations. Encourage creative thinking by asking your child to invent their own magical soup recipe. Compliment your child’s responses to reinforce their engagement and confidence.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Listening to Advice
Explanation: In 'Don't Eat the Soup!', the main character learns the consequences of ignoring advice when they decide to eat the soup against warnings.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the value of listening to parents, teachers, and other guardians to avoid making unsafe or unhealthy decisions.
Example Lesson: Understanding Consequences
Explanation: The book illustrates how each action has consequences, as seen when the protagonist faces outcomes from their choices about the soup.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children think ahead about the potential results of their actions, promoting more thoughtful decision-making.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Exploration
Explanation: The story encourages exploring and asking questions, even though the main character’s curiosity leads to some lessons learned the hard way.
Real-World Application: It teaches children to be curious and explore the world around them, but also to do so safely and under guidance.
Example Lesson: Learning from Mistakes
Explanation: As the character in the book makes a mistake by eating the soup, they learn from it and understand how to make better decisions in the future.
Real-World Application: Children learn that mistakes are a natural part of learning and that they offer valuable lessons for future situations.