When We Had Ice Cream - Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen

The transcript describes a family tradition of enjoying ice cream, with the father suggesting various additions like fruit salad, nuts, and chocolate to enhance the dessert. Each suggestion leads to a humorous family discussion, culminating in a disagreement between the parents about the father's constant desire for improvement. The mother attributes his behavior to his upbringing, while the father remains puzzled about what he said wrong.

How did the family react when they had ice cream?

• They complained

• They enjoyed it

• They ignored it

• They fought

What did the dad suggest to add to the ice cream?

• Fruit salad

• Chopped nuts

• Chocolate

• All of the above

What did the dad say about the chocolate?

• It would be nice

• It was unnecessary

• It was too much

• It was perfect

What was the mother's response to the dad's suggestions?

• She agreed

• She was indifferent

• She scolded him

• She encouraged him

What did the narrator's mother blame for the dad's behavior?

• His childhood

• His friends

• His job

• His diet