Frankenslime
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What’s inside...
Victoria Franken is a slime scientist whose experiments lead to amazing slimes. One dark and stormy night, her latest experiment goes awry and her newest creation comes to life. Joy Keller's clever text and Ashley Belote's humor-filled art combine to create a fun picture book twist on horror movies like Frankenstein and The Blob, that also explores the scientific method and the importance of recording observations and results. The author has included a couple of Victoria's best slime recipes, but the secret formula that brought her slime to life is missing.
Age
4-7
Length
40 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Victoria Franken
Frankenslime
Discussion points
What do you think Victoria learned about experimenting and making mistakes?
How did Victoria's feelings change throughout the story, and why do you think they changed?
If you created a slime like Victoria, what would you want it to do?
Why is it important to follow instructions and ask for help when trying new things, just like Victoria did?
How do you think working together helped Victoria and her friends?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story and relate them to their own experiences with experiments or crafts. Ask them to imagine their own creative projects, discussing the steps they would take and the help they might need. Reinforce the value of persistence and learning from mistakes, as shown in the book. Share a personal story where you learned something new from an unexpected outcome to foster a deeper connection.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Experimentation
Explanation: The protagonist, Victoria, showcases boundless curiosity and a passion for scientific experimentation as she creates her slime.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to explore science and conduct experiments, teaching them the value of learning through hands-on experiences.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: When Victoria’s slime creation goes awry, she uses her problem-solving skills to manage and rectify the situation.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand that mistakes are part of learning and can be resolved through critical thinking and determination.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Victoria learns to take responsibility for the unintended consequences of her slime experiment.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the importance of considering the effects of their actions and taking responsibility for them in their daily activities.
Example Lesson: Creativity
Explanation: The book highlights how Victoria uses her imagination to think of different slime recipes and the creative process involved in it.
Real-World Application: Inspires children to use their creativity not just in science, but in all aspects of play and learning, fostering innovative thinking.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Despite facing challenges with her slime experiments, Victoria persists until she succeeds, demonstrating resilience.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to persist in the face of challenges, emphasizing that perseverance is key to achieving goals.