Hey There! What's Your Superpower?
What’s inside...
This book inspires young readers to find their own superpowers, emphasizing that everyone has unique abilities that can create positive change in themselves and others. Follow Becky’s journey as she tries lots of exciting new things to find her amazing superpowers! This engaging and interactive children’s book provides a number of simple and very achievable ‘tasks’ to help kids to develop a growth mindset of resilience, persistence, self-confidence, self-reliance and self-esteem. The aim of this book is to encourage kids to believe in themselves and to develop a self-confidence ‘foundation’ - especially those children who lack self-belief and can often lose their will to even try. One superpower may lead to two superpowers, and on it goes, until that child has a deeper belief in his or herself. This book can be read over a number of sessions. It has been designed to encourage children to ‘have a go’ and to inspire them to try and keep on trying. So please, dip in with the kids in your care and help them discover not only their new superpowers, but an ability to give new challenges a go and to keep on trying! Also included are Discussion Questions for parents, caregivers and teachers, and extra ideas to boost kids’ confidence.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-11
Length
42 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What superpower would you choose to have and why?
How do you think having a superpower would change your daily life?
Can you think of someone you know who has a superpower-like quality? What is it about them that seems super?
How would you use your superpower to help others around you?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think creatively and express their thoughts by relating the book's themes to their own lives. Use examples of everyday heroes to illustrate that everyone has 'superpowers' or strengths. Discuss the value of empathy and kindness as 'superpowers' that can make a big difference in the world.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Embracing Individuality
Explanation: The story highlights the unique abilities of various characters, teaching children to recognize and appreciate their own and others' distinct talents.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to value their personal strengths and differences, fostering self-confidence and respect for diversity in real-life social interactions.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: Characters in the book work together using their individual superpowers to solve problems, illustrating the importance of teamwork.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to cooperate with others, whether in school projects or team sports, understanding that collective efforts can lead to greater achievements.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The book presents various challenges that characters must overcome, showing the process of creative problem-solving and decision-making.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these problem-solving skills in academic settings or personal challenges, enhancing their ability to think critically and find solutions.