The Shop of Impossible Ice Creams
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What’s inside...
Welcome to the Shop of Impossible Ice Creams! This magical adventure story, written by bestselling author Shane Hegarty and illustrated by Jeff Crowther, follows Limpet as his mum opens an ice-cream shop with unusual flavors like mushroom and tuna, and roast parsnip and gravy. Limpet, who prefers a safe life and vanilla ice-cream, must face a challenge when Mr. Fluffy opens a competing shop. Armed with magical ingredients, Limpet fights to create the perfect recipe and save his mum's shop. A heart-warming, comic series suitable for children aged 7 and older.
Discussion points
What would you create if you had your own ice cream shop with magical ingredients?
How did Limpet and his friends handle challenges in the story? What can we learn from their teamwork?
Which character in the book did you relate to the most and why?
What was the most surprising magical ice cream flavor you heard about in the story?
If you could use magic to solve a problem in our community, what would it be and how would you use it?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to visualize by asking them to draw their own magical ice cream shop. Discuss the flavors and magical properties their creations might have.
Use the characters’ experiences to discuss real-life challenges your child faces, and explore problem-solving strategies together.
After reading, ask your child which character traits they admire in the story, which promotes empathy and personal reflection.
For fun, you could try creating your own 'impossible ice cream' using toppings and flavors at home. Let your child’s imagination run wild as they explain the 'magic' behind their creation.
Discuss the importance of community and helping others, inspired by how characters in the book use their abilities to solve larger problems.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of teamwork
Explanation: The characters in 'The Shop of Impossible Ice Creams' must work together to solve the mystery of the magical ice creams, demonstrating how collaboration leads to success.
Real-World Application: Children learn that working with others, whether on school projects or during playtime, can lead to better outcomes and foster friendships.
Example Lesson: Creativity and imagination
Explanation: The magical ice creams in the story spark the use of imagination, illustrating that creativity can turn ordinary experiences into extraordinary adventures.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to use their imagination in play and problem solving, enhancing their creative thinking skills which are crucial in all areas of life.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The protagonist takes on the responsibility of managing a magical ice cream shop, learning the consequences and rewards of being dependable.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the value of being responsible and reliable, both at home with chores or in school with assignments.
Example Lesson: Resilience
Explanation: Through various challenges, the characters display resilience, showing that facing obstacles is part of the journey and can lead to growth.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand that difficulties are a part of life and that overcoming them is a significant achievement.
Example Lesson: Joy of discovery
Explanation: The novel's exploration of new flavors and creations in the ice cream shop emphasizes the excitement and joy of discovering new things.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to be curious and enthusiastic about learning, whether it’s trying new activities or exploring new ideas.