The Secret of the Giant Ice

Reach for this book when your child seems bored with their surroundings or struggles to find joy in a routine day. It is a perfect remedy for the 'nothing to do' blues, showing how a simple city walk can be transformed by the power of a creative lens. The story follows four cousins and their dog through Barcelona, where they turn ordinary landmarks like a stone horse and a giant block of ice into the building blocks of a grand epic. It is a gentle, heartwarming narrative that celebrates the beauty of cousinhood and the realization that the best adventures often end with shared pizza and a happy heart. Parents will appreciate the way it models gratitude and active play for children aged seven to eleven, making it a wonderful choice for a family read-aloud or independent discovery.