by Alysson Foti Bourque; illustrated by Chiara Civati
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Every Thursday the kids at Alycat’s school get to eat dessert after lunch. Alycat is so excited to choose from ice cream, fudge popsicles and popsicles with cream in the middle. Dessert is all she can talk about at breakfast on Thursday morning; she even daydreams about dessert on the bus on the way to school.
Every Thursday the kids at Alycat’s school get to eat dessert after lunch. Alycat is so excited to choose from ice cream, fudge popsicles and popsicles with cream in the middle. Dessert is all she can talk about at breakfast on Thursday morning; she even daydreams about dessert on the bus on the way to school.
Alycat is so distracted by her excitement, she misses the bell and is late getting to the cafeteria for lunch. By the time she makes it through the lunch line, all of the ice cream, fudge popsicles and popsicles with cream in the middle are gone. Alycat is so disappointed she refuses another dessert from the younger kitten’s dessert choices. She says she won’t have any dessert at all as tears stream down her face.
Her friend Spotty tells her not to worry so much because it’s the same ice cream every week and nothing exciting. She is surprised that Spotty doesn’t look forward to dessert day as much as she does! He tells Alycat that trying something new would be a nice change.
Alycat is still disappointed when she arrives home and tells her mom about the day. Her mom suggests Alycat should have tried a different dessert from the younger kitten’s choices because “sometimes change is good.”
Alycat isn’t convinced at first. But later that evening, she has a spark of inspiration and decides to make popcorn popsicles with her craft supplies, popcorn, chocolate syrup and rainbow sprinkles. She discovers that the result is delicious! She shares the popcorn popsicles with her brother Bugsy. He likes them so much he suggests Alycat bring some to school the next day. She agrees that this is a great idea!
When Alycat brings treats for her class the next day, her teacher approves saying that she’s glad Alycat tried something new. And the other kids liked the popsicles so much that Alycat is determined to make and share more desserts. She loves dessert day and “trying new things is exciting!”
Alycat learns an important lesson about trying new things, thanks to her family and friends. Alycat’s little brother Bugsy deserves a lot of credit for encouraging Alycat. He is actually the one who came up with the idea for the popcorn popsicles. He also came up with the idea to share the new treat with Alycat’s class the next day. Alycat’s friend Spotty is also integral to Alycat’s willingness to try something new. And her mom is very supportive and encouraging. Alycat has some great family and friends guiding her.
The story is so cute and the illustrations are adorable! Including the popcorn popsicle recipe at the end is the cherry on top. If my daughter were a bit older, we’d be making these tonight. I will share this book and recipe with my six-year-old niece over Thanksgiving weekend, and I know she’ll love it. In fact, I think it may make a great early Christmas present for both of my nieces!
(Easy-reader, 6-8)
About the Author:
Alysson Foti Bourque is the award-winning author of the Rhyme or Reason Travel series, and the Alycat series. Alysson received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and a law degree from Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge.
After practicing law for six years, Alysson traded in writing trial briefs for writing children’s books. When Alysson is not writing stories for her children, she takes pride in working in her garden, caring for her pets, serving her community, and volunteering at her children’s school. She believes there is an Alycat in all of us, encouraging our imaginations to guide us to new opportunities and adventures.
Alysson is a Mom’s Choice Awards Recipient for her book, Alycat and the Thursday Dessert Day!
After practicing law for six years, Alysson traded in writing trial briefs for writing children’s books. When Alysson is not writing stories for her children, she takes pride in working in her garden, caring for her pets, serving her community, and volunteering at her children’s school. She believes there is an Alycat in all of us, encouraging our imaginations to guide us to new opportunities and adventures.
Alysson is a Mom’s Choice Awards Recipient for her book, Alycat and the Thursday Dessert Day!
How I got the book:
I was asked to participate in a Worldwind Virtual Book Tour. Follow the tour and find see what other reviewers are saying about the first book in the Alycat series. Bonus: you can enter to win more hard copies at each tour stop.
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