Laughter in the Lobster Kingdom

24th January: What Shall We Do Today?

By: P.D. Cain

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on an unforgettable underwater adventure where laughter saves a kingdom!
When a giant lobster claw bursts through the sidewalk, three best friends are pulled into the magical Lobster Kingdom of Thermidor—a world frozen in silence where no one can laugh. Can they help a grumpy old prospector rediscover joy and break the spell before it's too late?

Perfect for early chapter book readers ages 6-9, Laughter in the Lobster Kingdom is the latest adventure in the beloved What Shall We Do Today? series, featuring over 280 magical stories that children love!

What makes this book special:

• Fast-paced magical adventure with relatable characters
• Teaches valuable life lessons about kindness, perseverance, and positive thinking
• Perfect reading level for emerging independent readers (grades 1-3)
• Subtly incorporates themes of education, recycling, helping others, and emotional wellness
• Short chapters ideal for bedtime reading or classroom read-alouds
• Encourages children to spread kindness like "peanut butter"—the more you share, the more everyone has

Themes & Life Lessons: Your child will discover the power of compliments, the importance of taking action ("just do it!"), and how laughter can transform even the grumpiest situations. Through the adventures of Imani, Tommy, and Maya, young readers learn that it's never too late to change, that education happens everywhere, and that spreading positivity makes the world brighter for everyone.

Perfect for:

• Parents seeking positive, engaging chapter books for bedtime stories
• Teachers looking for classroom read-alouds that spark discussion
• Homeschool curricula focused on character development
• Gift-giving for young readers transitioning to chapter books
• Children who love magic, adventure, and friendship stories

Part of the What Shall We Do Today? series—where every day brings a new magical adventure! Each story stands alone, so start anywhere in the series.