Impossible Creatures: An Epic Adventure
Raise your hand if you like great books! Me too, and especially this one: Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell.
This middle grade novel has made waves since it was published in 2024.
Impossible Creatures tells the story of two kids who are thrown together to save not just the magical, hidden world of the Archipelago, but the entire known world as well.
3 reasons your kids will love this one:
- It’s the first in a series. That means, more books are on the way – the perfect thing to tell kids who are asking for more more more!
- It has griffins, unicorns, AND sphinxes.
- While this book is full of magic, it’s also rooted in history, mythology, and science. Kids will love making connections between the story and real-life folklore, geography, and conservation efforts!
It’s perfect for a chapter book study. But how do you really dive into a book like this as a homeschooler?
How do you help kids look at themes, ask the big questions, and at the same time, make sure they still like the book when you’re done with your deep dive?
Introducing The Glitter Bomb’s LiterARTure novel study for Impossible Creatures.
Read more to learn about our exclusive, unique art-based novel study, LiterARTure, and how you can snag your copy of the Impossible Creatures LiterARTure at the bottom.
A different kind of chapter book unit study...
Most novel studies or literature guides focus on discussion questions and writing assignments related to the story. But sometimes it’s not clear when to use these questions, or how exactly the writing prompt helps a kid appreciate the book.
And then – suddenly your kids don’t like the book anymore, and you might not understand why. The last thing we want to do is make reading a burden!
That’s where art comes in. We love to celebrate novels with art! Few would doubt that pairing art projects with novels increases the student’s understanding and appreciation of the book. Our LiterARTure guide puts art first, and the discussion flows from there.
Get 4 art projects to explore the novel.
This LiterARTure breaks the book into four sections, each to be completed in about one week. One full art project is included per section. Each one has a ton of pictures and is in step-by-step format, making the art accessible for those who say “I can only draw a stick figure.”
Imagine pausing after reading and spending time together working on an art project on their favorite characters and settings. It’s also the perfect time for discussing what you’ve read.
The Impossible Creatures novel study has a discussion plan for each section. The adult leading the study prepares and reads what type of discussion goes well with that section, before reading with kids, to keep an eye out for situations to discuss organically as they happen in the book – no need to wait until the end to tackle big topics!
Cross-Curricular Learning
Kids learn best when topics are connected! And we feel great because we know we’ve gotten in two things, for the price of one! And that works great with busy schedules.
In the Impossible Creatures novel study, you’ll find links to learn more about topics you read about in the story. And each section comes with an extension activity to get in a little writing, a little math, and even a little social-emotional learning.
Impossible Creatures LiterARTure connects the learning!
30 jam-packed pages of engaging material, including:
- 4 sections of discussion topics and questions
- 3 extension activities – writing, mapwork, math, and social-emotional learning
- Learning links including videos, maps, and pictures
Ready to dive into Impossible Creatures?
We’re so excited to bring you our newest LiterARTure guide, a combination of writing, literature, art, science, mythology and more inspired by Impossible Creatures!
To celebrate this new release, we’re offering it at a special introductory price of just $10 — a steal compared to the regular price of $24.99! We want as many homeschool families as possible to experience the magic of Impossible Creatures in a whole new way. But don’t wait too long — this deal won’t last forever!
Ready to grab your copy and start your adventure? Snag the special price while it’s here, gather your art supplies, and let’s bring this incredible story to life together. Your next great book-inspired art journey starts now!
Did you know you can have a LiterARTure every month?
Glitterbombers members are ecstatic to get one LiterARTure added to their membership per month – included in the price of their membership. And being a Glitterbombers member gives you immediate access to hundreds more art projects, videos, and resources at your fingertips for whatever you’re studying, or whatever art concept you’re ready to teach.
Head here to hop on the waitlist and find out when we open next!