The Airmail Audiobook Story Series: Episode 1 - Ice Cream Octopus
In The Ice Cream Octopus, there are themes of adaptability, perseverance, resourcefulness, problem-solving and teamwork. Solly tackles challenges throughout his postal delivery journey and showcases his problem-solving skills from fixing his tire to finding an alternative solution for the melted ice cream.
Life is full of unexpected challenges, the moral of the story is that overcoming obstacles and finding success is possible by being adaptable.
Mr Bull has ordered a parcel to his china shop. Will it arrive safely?
- 10 mins
There's been a delivery mix-up wreaking havoc at the hairdressers.
- 9 mins
Solly gets himself into trouble with the bees during a special delivery.
- 9 mins
Solly's flapicycle starts malfunctioning after he wins star-employee.
- 9 mins
Solly must cross a tightrope to deliver Ms Sloth’s fragile tea set.
- 8 mins
A customer is demanding more than a busy delivery-pig can offer.
- 9 mins
Solly takes some inspiration from a flying children's TV character.
- 9 mins
Solly is under the weather and brain fog is hampering his deliveries.
- 13 mins
When Solly mixes up his deliveries, it threatens his job and the future of science.
- 12 mins
Benefits of reading Airmail - Ice Cream Octopus
This short story covers themes of belonging, family, hardship, hard work, identity, journey, kindness, problem solving and responsibility. This story can be read to kids in their early ages and is a great way to start a bedtime routine. It can also be read by children themselves. We recommend children with a reading age of 6 - 10 years old for this story.
Who are the main characters in Airmail - Ice Cream Octopus?
The main character in all of the Airmail series stories is Solly the pig. In this animal story and specifically episode 1 there are plenty of animal characters such as an octopus, pelican, rabbit and a seagull.