Impossible Parents Go Green (Sprinters)
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What’s inside...
The unfeasibly funny sequel to the popular Impossible Parents sees Ben and Mary Norm's impossible parents decide to go green, and get it impossibly wrong. They ditch their clothes, their TV and eat yak's cheese, making Ben and Mary a laughing stock. Ben and Mary Norm have an embarrassing personal problem - their parents. They're impossible! How can they be stopped from totally shaming Ben and Mary at Parents' Day?
Discussion points
How do you think the parents in the book felt about going green, and why is it important for us to take care of our environment?
What are some ways we can help protect the planet, just like the characters in the story?
If you could invent something to help the Earth, what would it be and how would it work?
How did the actions of the characters in the book inspire you to think about our own daily habits?
Can you think of a time when you helped make a positive change in our environment? What did you do and how did it make you feel?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to bring the story to life, changing your tone and volume to match the excitement and importance of going green, as depicted in the book.
Relate scenarios from the book to real-life situations to make the themes more relatable, encouraging your child to make connections with their own experiences.
After reading, propose a family project that aligns with the book's environmental theme, like planting a garden or organizing a recycling drive, to put the ideas into action.
Ask follow-up questions based on your child's responses to the key questions to deepen the conversation and encourage critical thinking about environmental responsibility.
Highlight the problem-solving aspects of the story and discuss with your child how creativity and teamwork can lead to successful outcomes in caring for our planet.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Environmental Responsibility
Explanation: The book portrays the parents engaging in various eco-friendly activities, such as recycling and conserving energy, which highlights the importance of taking care of the environment.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to incorporate simple eco-friendly practices in their daily routine, such as turning off lights when not in use, recycling waste, and using water judiciously.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Problem Solving
Explanation: The quirky and humorous solutions that the parents come up with to tackle environmental issues demonstrate creative problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions to problems they encounter, whether at school or at home.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Throughout the book, the family works together on their green initiatives, showing how teamwork can lead to achieving common goals.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to collaborate with others, be it in group projects at school, sports team activities, or cooperating with family members on household chores.
Example Lesson: Importance of Staying Informed
Explanation: The parents in the story stay informed about environmental issues which guide their actions and decisions.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to read and learn about current events and issues, helping them to become well-informed individuals contributing positively to society.