Peng and Spanners
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What’s inside...
Meet your new favourite superheroes, the sarcastic penguin Pengtastic and the clever cat with a toolbelt, Spanners. Together, they investigate the craziest pizza mystery ever. When the school pizza parlour disappears and a giant robot appears, Pengtastic and Spanners must help the headmaster find his parlour before the school inspectors arrive and shut him down. Along the way, they must defeat a massive pesky robot, deal with Cinderella the caretaker who strictly enforces rules, and pull off an incredible jail break. This new graphic novel is perfect for fans of Dogman, Barry Loser, and Bunny vs Monkey.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-10
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Peng and Spanners could do next after their adventure?
How did Peng and Spanners help each other solve problems?
What would you do if you were in Peng's place during their biggest challenge?
How do you think Spanners felt when Peng helped him?
If you could add another character to the story, who would they be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in the story and ask what they would do differently.
Discuss the value of teamwork showcased by Peng and Spanners, highlighting moments where cooperation led to success.
Prompt your child to talk about the emotions characters might be feeling in various scenarios, enhancing empathy and understanding.
Ask your child to draw a scene from the book, then describe it, which will help reinforce their comprehension and recall.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Peng and Spanners work together to solve problems they encounter on their adventures, demonstrating the power of collaboration.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by working cooperatively with peers in school projects or during playtime to achieve common goals.
Example Lesson: Creativity
Explanation: The characters often use inventive methods to tackle challenges, showcasing the importance of thinking outside the box.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to use their imagination to solve problems and be innovative in their daily activities, such as in crafting or when facing a difficult task.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Throughout their journey, Peng and Spanners take responsibility for their actions and learn from their mistakes, underscoring the importance of accountability.
Real-World Application: Children learn to take responsibility for their own actions, such as cleaning up after their play or admitting and learning from a mistake.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: The characters face many obstacles but continue to try until they succeed, showing that persistence is key to achieving goals.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to keep trying and not give up, whether they are learning a new skill or facing difficulties in school or with friends.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Peng and Spanners often encounter other characters who need help, and they respond with kindness and understanding.
Real-World Application: Teaching children to understand and share the feelings of others can be applied in their interactions with family, friends, and even pets, fostering a more empathetic and supportive environment.