Read Time: 2hrs 30mins
Author: Norman Lindsay
Genre: Fantasy, adventure
Synopsis: The Magic Pudding (1918) by Norman Lindsay is a classic Australian children’s book about a self-replenishing, walking, talking pudding named Albert. Owned by Bunyip Bluegum (a koala), Bill Barnacle (a sailor), and Sam Sawnoff (a penguin), Albert is a grumpy,, “cut-an’-come-again” pudding constantly defended against thieves like Possum and Wombat.
Points of Interest: Food, animals, adventure
Who may like this book: Children who like adventure, are rebellious, silly, and enjoy whimsical humor and food.
Dialogic Reading Prompts
- What makes the pudding special?
- Why do others want to steal it?
- How do the characters protect it?
- What would you do with a magic pudding?
- How do the characters work together?
- What lesson does the story teach?
- What makes the story funny?
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