Fizzlebert Stump and the Great Supermarket Showdown
#6 in Fizzlebert Stump Series
What’s inside...
Is this is final hurrah for Fizzlebert Stump? Have the circus performers taken their final bow? Find out in the final book in this hilarious series that is perfect for fans of Mr Gum. When the ringmaster sells Fizz's circus to the mysterious Mr Pinkbottle, disaster strikes! All the acts who aren't fired are forced to work in his supermarket. Not an easy task at all if your only skill is plate-spinning or being a trapeze artist, or indeed a sea lion! Will the ex-circus performers adjust to their new lives as shop assistants, or will Fizz find a way to save them all?
Discussion points
What do you think Fizzlebert learned about friendship and teamwork throughout the story?
How would you have resolved the conflict at the supermarket if you were Fizzlebert?
If Fizzlebert could have any other adventure, what do you imagine it would be?
What parts of the story made you feel excited, scared, or surprised?
How do the illustrations enhance your understanding of the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and connect them with their own experiences. This helps them relate personally to the themes of friendship and problem-solving.
Ask follow-up questions based on your child’s responses to dig deeper into their perspective and understanding.
Discuss the different characters with your child, asking them who they liked best and why, which helps develop their ability to analyze and empathize.
Use expressive reading: change your tone and pace based on the events in the story to make the reading session more dynamic and engaging.
Finally, encourage your child to draw a scene from the book or to write a short continuation of the story. This stimulates their creativity and helps reinforce their comprehension of the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Resilience through Challenges
Explanation: Fizzlebert Stump faces numerous obstacles throughout the supermarket showdown, displaying perseverance and creativity to overcome them.
Real-World Application: Children learn that facing difficulties head-on with determination can lead to success, useful in school tasks or personal challenges.
Example Lesson: Value of Teamwork
Explanation: The book highlights how Fizzlebert and his friends work together to navigate the supermarket showdown, emphasizing cooperation and collective problem-solving.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to collaborate with others, sharing tasks or working together on group projects in school.
Example Lesson: Importance of Adaptability
Explanation: Fizzlebert and his friends often need to adapt to changing situations in the supermarket showdown, demonstrating flexibility in their plans and ideas.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the importance of being open to change and adjusting plans when faced with new information or circumstances, useful in dynamic classroom settings or new social environments.
Example Lesson: Empathy and Understanding
Explanation: Throughout the story, Fizzlebert shows empathy towards characters who are different or misunderstood, teaching respect and kindness.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate diverse perspectives and treat everyone with kindness, enhancing their social interactions and building stronger communal bonds.
Example Lesson: Creative Problem Solving
Explanation: Faced with peculiar and unexpected challenges, Fizzlebert employs unique, creative solutions to solve problems.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to think outside the box and use their imagination to navigate obstacles, promoting innovative thinking in personal and academic pursuits.