Scaredy Snacks!
#3 in Peanut Butter & Cupcake! Series
on Goodreads (240)
What’s inside...
The snacks are back in this latest nutty adventure from the bestselling creator of Peanut Butter & Cupcake! It's cleaning day in the snack cabinet, and Cheese Doodle, Pretzel, and Sprinkles are hard at work. When the food friends learn that someone has moved in next door, they make like bananas and split to go meet their new neighbor. But when their knock not only goes unanswered, but also opens the door to Dr. Nuttenstein's house with a creeeeak, what they find inside leaves them as shaken as if they’d been placed in a blender. In this latest spookily funny book by Terry Border, three snacks learn that they have to follow the rules—and that's the way the cookie crumbles. Praise for Scaredy Snacks!: 'Jokes, puns, and sweet-and-salty characters make this a Halloween treat.' -- The Horn Book
Discussion points
Why do you think the snacks were scared, and how did they try to overcome their fear?
What would you do if you were in a similar situation as one of the snacks?
How did the snacks help each other, and why is teamwork important?
Can you think of a time when you felt scared and how you dealt with it?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the book, relate the snacks' emotions to real-life situations your child might face to help them connect with the characters.
Encourage your child to imagine alternative endings for the story to foster creative thinking.
Ask your child to identify their favorite snack character and explain why, promoting personal expression and opinion sharing.
Highlight the value of courage and friendship depicted in the book to instill these qualities in your child.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Facing Fears
Explanation: In 'Scaredy Snacks!', snacks come to life and confront their fears of being eaten, demonstrating courage and resilience.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to confront and manage their own fears, whether it's trying new activities or facing challenges in school.
Example Lesson: Empathy and Understanding
Explanation: The story shows snacks understanding each other's fears and helping one another, fostering a sense of empathy.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to understand and support their peers who might be afraid or need help, building stronger, empathetic relationships.
Example Lesson: Creativity in Problem Solving
Explanation: The snacks work together to find creative ways to avoid their fears, showcasing teamwork and innovation.
Real-World Application: Children can apply creative thinking to solve problems in everyday scenarios, from school projects to personal challenges.
Example Lesson: Importance of Friendship
Explanation: The snacks lean on each other for support, illustrating the power of friendship in overcoming obstacles.
Real-World Application: This lesson emphasizes the value of maintaining friendships and being a good friend in overcoming life’s hurdles.