Magic Lemonade (Blue Bananas Level 2)
Blue bananas Series
What’s inside...
With her tablecloth gown and clothes-peg crown, Zoe looks like a queen, but she needs some magic lemonade to convince her friends. Full-color illustrations.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
48 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What would you do if you had a magic lemonade? How would you use it to help others?
How did the characters in the story feel when they drank the magic lemonade? Can you relate to any of their feelings?
What do you think is the most important lesson the characters learned from their experience with the magic lemonade?
If you could create a magic drink, what powers would it have? Why would you choose those powers?
How do you think the story would change if the magic lemonade had different effects?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine their own magical scenarios. Ask them to think about what kind of magic they would like to have and how they would use it.
Discuss the characters' emotions and actions. This helps children understand perspectives and develop empathy.
Connect the story to real-life situations. Ask your child how they would apply the lessons from the book in their daily life.
Emphasize the moral of the story and discuss its applications in simple, everyday terms. This reinforces understanding and retention.
Ask your child to summarize the story after reading. This boosts comprehension and memory skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: In 'Magic Lemonade,' the characters work together to make magic lemonade, demonstrating how cooperation can lead to exciting outcomes.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in group activities at school or at home, learning that collaboration can make tasks easier and more enjoyable.
Example Lesson: Creativity
Explanation: The story revolves around creating a unique type of lemonade, which encourages thinking outside the box and using imagination.
Real-World Application: Kids can be motivated to engage in creative play or invent new games, understanding that their unique ideas have value.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The characters in the book encounter challenges while making their lemonade but find creative solutions to overcome them.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to face difficulties head-on and think critically about solving problems in their daily lives.