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The picture book will inspire children to follow their dreams as it activates their sweet tooth.
Join Amelia and her best friend, Paco the polar bear, on a tooth-aching adventure in a world where cotton candy clouds and ice cream slides are just the beginning.
When they are almost running out of their favorite treat, marshmallows, Amelia's wild imagination leads the friends to an idea: a marshmallow tree!
But can you really grow a tree from a marshmallow? With a dash of school knowledge, a sprinkle of sugar, and some really bad dentist jokes, Amelia and Paco are determined to find out.
Amelia and Paco, the polar bear, have the most delicious dreams about cotton candy clouds and ice cream slides. Their sweet tooth is not just present during sleepytime; they also crave sweet treats during waking hours. One day, while enjoying a sugary snack, they noticed a big problem: only one marshmallow remained in the bag. What to do?
Amelia shares with Paco what she learned in school about apple trees. A tree full of apples will grow if you plant an apple seed. With that thought in mind, Amelia has the bright idea to grow a marshmallow tree by planting the last marshmallow from the bag. I like how she thinks, and I'm sure many children will like it, too!
Paco was skeptical, with good reason. Who has ever heard of growing a marshmallow tree? Was it even possible? Instead of squashing his best friend's dream, Paco supported his best friend's unconventional idea. As Maya's marshmallow refused to sprout life, she brainstormed the problem. Was it thirsty? Hungry? Amelia's ingenuity, patience, determination, love, and attention paid off. Marshmallows grew in huge numbers!
Many theories and invention ideas were deemed impossible, weird, or crazy yet proved useful or lucrative, such as Silly Putty (inventor wildly disputed) and The Pet Rock by Gary Dahl. Yes, we all know that you can't technically grow a marshmallow tree by burying a marshmallow in the ground, but that's not the point of the story. The picture book teaches children to follow their dreams. Don't be afraid to think outside the box. With hard work and determination, you might make the impossible...probable.
I highly recommend reading this story as you snack on a bag of marshmallows. If you feel silly, plant the last one in honor of Amelia and the author.
Amazon's recommended reading is 3-8.
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Synopsis
Join Amelia and her best friend, Paco the polar bear, on a tooth-aching adventure in a world where cotton candy clouds and ice cream slides are just the beginning.
When they are almost running out of their favorite treat, marshmallows, Amelia's wild imagination leads the friends to an idea: a marshmallow tree!
But can you really grow a tree from a marshmallow? With a dash of school knowledge, a sprinkle of sugar, and some really bad dentist jokes, Amelia and Paco are determined to find out.
About the author
I'm a full-time project manager, part-time marshmallow tree cultivator and have officially added 'children's book author' to my list of LinkedIn titles. While originally from Germany, I now call the US home and peppered my debut children's book with a unique blend of transatlantic charm and humor. view profile
Published on November 14, 2023
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